Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the installation of a photovoltaic solar array to be mounted on the rooftop of an existing industrial building. The proposed development includes the provision of approximately 1,650 m2 of photovoltaic solar panels, mounting frames, inverters, electrical cabling and all associated ancillary infrastructure. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

The development will consist of the change of use from the existing Financial Services Use (Class 2a), as previously approved under Planning Permission Ref. No.: F20A/0481, into Retail Use (Class 1).

(1) Change of use from current retail unit (as previously approved under Reg. Ref. No's F96A/0702, F98A/1100,F99A/0699, F99A/0829, F00A/0446, F00A/0635, F00A/1058, F00A/1377, F00A/1378, F01A/0637 and F05A/1287) to a Financial Services institution with associated meeting rooms, toilet facilities and canteen with associated drainage. The total GFA of the unit is 150.8sq.m. (2) Carry out all necessary ancillary site works including full height glazing to shop unit facade and tenant signage all at ground floor level.

Shopfront alterations to comprise of: fitting of new branded signage (after removal of existing signage) onto existing glazing of unit, replacement of existing ATM with new ATM (location retained). 3 No. internally located digitally marketing LED screens, to be viewed externally through the existing glazing. Minor internal alterations to existing front backing hall to consist of new internal SSBM/ATMs within a new room.

Shopfront alterations to comprise of: fitting of new branded illuminat

The internal sub-division of 1 no. existing retail unit (G27, c. 250 s