Planning precedent report

The conversion of existing attic space to a study room and constructio

The development amends a permitted warehouse development (as granted under FCC FCC Reg. Ref. FW20A/0126), specifically lands relating to Unit No. 2. The proposed amendments will principally consist of the following modifications to permitted Warehouse Unit No. 2: The change of use of ancillary office space at first floor level (c. 264 sq m) to storage space; the addition of an internal loading platform; revised ground floor layout including the addition of an assembly room, alteration of the office layout and replacement of the marshalling office with truckers toilet (no change to permitted gross floor area at ground floor level); revised Photovoltaic Panels (PV) arrangement (reduced from 392 to 138 No. and reduced area from c. 638 sq m to c. 247 sq m); provision of 3 No. elevational signs (each measuring 5 metres x 2 metres) on the north, south and west elevations; revised parking layout including the reduction of the total number of car parking spaces from 81 No. to 80 No.; modifications to HGV yard layout including the addition of 18 No. van parking spaces in the permitted yard area; addition of a traffic island to the HGV entrance to the west; modifications to boundary treatments including addition of a gate and fencing to the fire tender access to the east; addition of a security barrier to the staff/visitor car parking entrance/exit to the west; extension of permitted cycle path and provision of a bike shelter; addition of a WEEE store; provision of a canopy over a proposed bailer and compactor zone; reorientation of the heat pump enclosure; elevational changes including reduction of precast concrete wall cladding to loading docks and the addition and repositioning of fire escape doors; and all associated development works above and below ground. Retention permission is sought for the modification of the roof design of permitted Unit No. 2 including a minor increase to parapet height from 17.02 metres to 17.07 metres.

The proposed development will consist of a Petrol Fililng Station to include (i)A forecourt area with 4no. fuel pump islands, illuminated forecourt canopy over, 4 no. 40.000 litre underground fuel stroage tanks, associated pipework and overground fill points and overground fill points & vents, hcv pump and electric car charging points and associated infrastructure, (ii) A car wash area with 2 no.car wash boys associated underground water storage tanks, drainage and plant room, (iii) On- site facilities including,car services areas, car and bicycle parking, dedicated delievery lane, loading area pedestrian routes and associated line markings. (iv) Works to R122 including relocation of existing site access, formation of new access from R122, road widening and road markings. (v) Illuminated & non- illuminated operator signage including main ID Totem sign, canopy and facade signage, (vi) An amenity building of 626 sqm gross floor area which will include a convenience shop (100 sq.m net retail area) restaurant/café area with 2 no food offerings with hot and cold meals and refreshments for sale for consumption on and off the premises, associated drive thru facility, customer seating customer Wc's back of house area with food preparation areas, ancillary office, staff welfare facilities, storage and plant areas, ancillary off licence, (vii) Esb substation, (viii) Overground LPG tanks (ix) All site drainage works including rainwater harvesting, attenuation and foul treatment system, (x) All associated site lighting, landscaping, boundary treatments and site development works. AI received 17/05/21 AI deemed Significant Revised Public Notices Received 14/06/21

The proposed development will consist of the following:

Development and retention permission for development at this c. 3.23 Ha. site at Newtown, Kilshane Cross, Co. Dublin. The development amends a permitted warehouse development (as granted under FCC Reg. Ref. FW20A/0126 and amended by FCC Reg. Ref. FW22A/0108). This application pertains to lands relating to Unit No. 3. The proposed amendments will principally consist of the following modifications to permitted Warehouse Unit No. 3: Modifications to the HGV entrance to the west comprising the addition of a traffic island and provision of sliding gates in lieu of permitted swing gatesi the addition of a sprin kier tank and pump room; the addition of bike shelters; the repositioning of the heat pump enclosure; and all associated development works above and below ground. Retention permission is sought for the following modifications to permitted Warehouse Unit No. 3: Revised ground floor layout including the replacement of 4 No. WC's with a first aid room and multi faith room, replacement of the staff facility and office with 'grey box' area (space that is subjectto future tenant fit-out) with associated removal of internal doors to the warehouse, and minor reduction of the length of the marshalling office (by 120mm) (no change to permitted gross floor area); modification of the roof design including minor increase of the office parapet height from 11.9 metres to 12 metres (100mm increase), minor increase ofthe warehouse parapet height from 17 metres to 17.070 metres (70mm increase), repositioned skylights and addition of access hatches and automatic open ventsi repositioned and revised elevational signage (1 No. elevational sign to be provided on the north and west elevation, each measuring 7.28 metres x 1.815 metres)j revised parking layout including the reduction of the total number of car parking spaces from 146 No. to 139 No.; modifications to boundary treatments including the addition of a gate and fencing tothe fire tender access tothe east; addition of a security barrier to the staff/visitor car parking entrance/exit to the west; addition of a cycling path; reorientation of the ESB substation and increase in size from c. 37.5 sq m to c. 63.4 sq m; elevational changes including reduction of precast concrete wall cladding, the repositionlng of fire escape doors, the repositioning of green walls and the repositioning of an external window to the west of the marshalling office; addition of fire corridors; reduction of granite paving and replacement with landscaping adjacent to the entrance to the ancillary office; and all associated development works above and below ground.

Retention Permission is sought for the following modifications to Unit No. 3: a new staff entrance with a new external canopy provided over the entrance (north elevation); ground level external plant within a new acoustic louvered enclosure; new paladin security fencing (2.4 meters high) along the eastern and southern boundaries; 2 no. external acoustic louvres on the west elevation; and all associated development works.