Planning precedent report

Permission is sought to convert the existing single-story garage to the side of the existing cottage to habitable space and to connect the converted garage to the existing cottage. The proposed works will also include removing one chimney on the existing cottage and installing windows in the front and rear facades of the converted garage.

The proposed development will consist of: a. Subdivision of existing family landholding with provision of new internal boundary to the rear of existing family home to facilitate the construction of a new 11/2 storey, 3 no. bedroom, infill residential dwelling )c.144.5 sqm GFA ). b. Provision of ''Velux'' rooflights to the north and south of the proposed dwelling. c. Alterations to existing detached house including the closing up of existing side entrance door and the relocation of existing side entrance gate, boiler and oil tank to facilitate vehicular access to serve the proposed site. d. The provision of 1 no. within curtilage car parking space to serve the proposed new dwelling. e. All associated site development and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. Additional Information received 24/07/25

Permission for change of use from Retail to Residential (1 dwelling unit) at ground floor. Works will include internal alterations, rear elevational changes & all associated site works.

The development will consist of a two storey extension to the rear of the existing building with a flat roof and rooflights. It will include extended retail and pharmacy uses at ground level and staff facilities and storage at first floor level. It will also include a single storey extension to the rear with boiler, plant room and refuse storage. The façades to the side will include minor modifications. The development will include all associated site works and services.

Construction of a mixed use scheme comprising 21 No residential units (15 no. houses, 5 no duplexes and 1 no. apartment) and a community workhub facility, as follows: (a) construction of a two-storey residential block (Block A) comprising 4 no. two-bed duplex units (house Type 4); (b) construction of a three-storey mixed use block (Block B) comprising community workhub facility consisting of community workhubs, office, kitchenette, store, buggy store at ground floor level and 2 no. residential units 1 no two-bed duplex (House type 6) and 1 no. two-bed apartment (House type 5) at first and second floor levels (c) construction of 15 no. dwellings consisting of (i) 5 no. two-storey (with attic/dormer conversion) four-bed terraced dwellings (House type 3). Each residential unit will be provided with an area of private amenity space in the form of a private rear garden or terrace. Each unit will also be provided with solar PV panels at roof level; (d) construction of a single storey bin store to serve Block A apartments; (e) the scheme will be served by 46 no. car parking spaces to include 2 no. EV spaces; 2 no. disability spaces and 9 no. visitor spaces and 60 no. cycle parking spaces (including 30 no. to serve the dwellings; 20 to serve the apartments and community hub; and 10 no. to serve the public). Access to the scheme will be from Hand's Lane to the west (vehicular and pedestrian) and from Bollum Lane to the north (pedestrian only) and (f) all associated site and infrastructural works, including foul and surface water drainage; hard and soft landscaping, refuse stores, internal footpaths and road, lighting, signage and public open space necessary to facilitate the development

Change of use of a ground floor retail unit (when last used) to a cafe.