Planning precedent report

The development will consist of retention permission for additional offices and staff facilities created at first floor level from that previously granted permission under planning reference no F05A/0225 together with all associated site works.

The development for which retention permission is sought consists of the retention of a single storey waste recovery/transfer building. The floor area of the building is 4226 sq.m and the height of the building at its highest from the finished floor level is 13.211m. The retention permission is also required for all associated site works and services.

The construction of a single storey waste recovery/transfer building w

(i) Retention permission is sought for an existing storage yard (3,456 sq.m); Permission is sought for the provision of a temporary (5 year) storage yard comprising 3345 sq.m. The proposed storage yard will accommodate storage requirements arising from a national services and works contract with Gas Networks Ireland. Use of the storage yard will be ceased following the completion of the project in five years. The existing palisade fencing will be removed and replaces with an extended screening security mesh fencing. A verge of landscaping will be provided between the existing footpath and the proposed fencing. Works to provide the storage yard comprise of (a) stripping topsoil and excavating of in-situ material for the existing landscaped area and placement of imported gravel material pavement layers and wearing course; and (b) provision of a new private vehicular entrance to the yard. (iii) The proposed development includes all associated site development ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including new dropped kerbs and pedestrian footpath at the proposed yard entrance and a land drain around the perimeter. Internal road works include road markings and traffic signage.

The proposed development consists of the installation of roof mounted

The construction of 4 no. light industrial units with ancillary office