Planning precedent report

The installation of new external steel racking to the existing materials yard (the racking is to be mounted on top of the existing concrete hard standings) and all associated site works

Demolition of a one storey warehouse building (c.1,051.2sq.m) and site boundary wall and the construction of 11 three storey residential units; 11 three bed units ranging in size from c. 105.9 - 112.2sq.m all with associated private back gardens, balconies and terrace areas; vehicular and pedestrian access is proposed off the Lower Lucan Road via two entrance points; 17 car parking spaces (including 1 disabled); sheltered bicycle storage and bin storage at surface level; a central public open space area of c. 282sq.m with all boundary treatment and landscaping works as well as all associated site development works on an overall site of c. 0.242Ha.

The construction of a connecting passageway between the existing house and garage, the partial conversion of the existing garage, and the non-construction of parts of the design granted permission under planning Ref. SD02B/0490.

Retention Permission for an existing single storey, flat roofed building which accommodates an admin office, tea station, toilet and display area. This single storey building is an ancillary usage to the main use of the premises as a joinery workshop. AI received 28/02/2025

Permission for the removal of existing prefabricated structure on site with replacement permanent detached two storey/domer structure located to the north-east of the site for mixed flexible community uses (such as childcare/creche/playschool/community uses) and all associated site works. The development is within the curtilage of a site that includes protected structure 025, James Mc Carten memorial slab 1807 and within a natural heritage area adjoining the Liffey valley.

Retention of change of use of existing single storey national school building premises from education to childcare facilities in classrooms and to recreational facility for mixed use in general purpose hall. Retention of 2 pre-fabs - Prefab No. 1 (southwest of site) to be retained as recreational facilities for mixed use, Prefab No. 2 (northeast of site) to be retained as childcare facility. Retention of boiler house extension. Retention of secure play area to north classrooms. Proposed signage and logo at east gable (at entrance) titled Canon Despard Centre within a curtilage that includes Protected Structure 025, James MacCarten memorial slab 1807 within a natural heritage area adjoining Liffey Valley.