Planning precedent report

Temporary planning permission for single storey kiosk in the curtiage of Balbriggan Railway Station a protected structure.

A Retention Planning Permission (temporary) is sought for a single-storey coffee kiosk in the curtilage of Balbriggan Railway Station a protected structure.

Permission for the conversion of the existing ground floor retail unit

We, North & East Housing Association, intend to apply for: permission, for the development at this site address: Marian House, Loreto Convent, Convent Lane, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of: the alteration to, and extension of, 'Marian House', a Protected Structure, to provide a total of 24no. older person housing units comprising 18no. one-bedroom and 6no. two-bedroom apartments, a shared amenity space, and associated siteworks. The development includes construction of a new 4-storey building to the south of the existing structure providing 15no. deck accessed and own-door units, and renovation of the protected structure to accommodate 9no. own-door and apartment units, plus a shared amenity space. Works include demolition and removal of; a 1980's ground floor extension to the east of Marian House; an external fire escape stairs; plant equipment incl redundant oil tanks; the existing vehicular entrance and a section of wall on Convent lane; the boundary wall to the north of the site; and walls within the site. Landscaping works include the provision of 12no. car parking spaces, 1no. motorcycle space, 32 bicycle spaces, bicycle and refuse stores, a community garden, and all associated site development works. Proposed Works to Marian House include; Alterations to windows openings to the front and rear facades; replacement of selected windows with new windows / doors; installation of new balconies to the front façade; formation of new openings from the existing stairs for connection to the proposed lift core. Internally; removal of the suspended timber ground floor for new concrete; insertion of a new interim floor between ground and first; alterations to walls and floor for new layouts; new breathable insulation to interior of external walls; installation of new services throughout; and repair to existing built fabric including roofs, external wall, windows, doors and site features. AA and EIA screening reports have been prepared. Additional Information Received 17/12/2025

Planning permission is requested for internal alterations and extensions to front and rear and to expand offering of childcare to provide both sessional and full-time day care in line with relevant guidelines along with associated site works. AI Rcvd 17/04/24

The development will consist of alterations to and partial reconstruction of existing dwelling, to include addition of first floor level on east side of dwelling, internal alterations with partial demolition and construction of an extension to the front and rear of the property, demolition of existing sunroom and all associated site works. Additional Information Received 04/03/2026