Planning precedent report

Construction of a new single storey ESB Substation and all ancillary s

The development consists of modifications to the development permitted under FW16A/0181 for the construction of a Place of Worship. The modifications consist of reconfiguration of the internal layout of the building at ground floor including the lobby area, bathrooms, family rooms and the addition of 3no. new staircores providing access to a new proposed balcony level within the building envelope. The balcony level will accommodated 457 seats along with storage and plant areas. The number of worshippers within the building will increase from c.744 to c.1201. There are minor modifications to external elevations to incorporate the new proposed balcony at 1st floor level and minor alterations to the internal road layout. The height of the building landscaping/boundary treatment, car parking provision and vehicular access point remain as permitted under FW16A/0181.

Minor amendments to existing planning approvals (FW16A/0181; FW18A/0103; FW19A/0212). The development shall consist of the provision of new vehicle & pedestrian entrance gates (to remain open during the adjoining school term hours) and associated fencing; amended external finishes; amended external entrance canopy; extended louvre screening at first floor level; and the retention of minor elevation adjustments, a revised fire escape stairs enclosure and a new retaining wall on the east boundary of the site.

The development consists of modifications to the development permitted under FW16A/0181 for the construction of a Place of Worship. The modifications consist solely of the change of use of 5 no. ancillary community rooms (total 207m2) to education use. AI Rcvd 06/02/24

The retention of two number, single storey temporary classrooms with an ancillary sanitary and storage link, inclusive of access ramp and two covered bicycle stands, within the site of the existing place of worship and all associated external works, including a soft landscape planting plan for the whole of the site. All surface and foul drainage are connected into existing mains. All existing parking and accesses shall remain unaltered and are for use of the school 8am -5pm Monday to Friday and do not affect the operating hours of the place of worship. AI Rcvd 18/12/2024

The works will consist of the construction of a two storey special needs accommodation unit (997sqm.) to side of existing school to include a central activities space, 5 No. classrooms, toilets and shower areas and ancillary spaces with minor alterations to existing school facade at ground and first floor to facilitate connection to the extension. External works will include 12 No. additional parking spaces, play area (200sqm) and sensory garden (100 sqm) together with all associated site works.