Planning precedent report

Development and retention permission for development at this c. 3.23 Ha. site at Newtown, Kilshane Cross, Co. Dublin. The development amends a permitted warehouse development (as granted under FCC Reg. Ref. FW20A/0126 and amended by FCC Reg. Ref. FW22A/0108). This application pertains to lands relating to Unit No. 3. The proposed amendments will principally consist of the following modifications to permitted Warehouse Unit No. 3: Modifications to the HGV entrance to the west comprising the addition of a traffic island and provision of sliding gates in lieu of permitted swing gatesi the addition of a sprin kier tank and pump room; the addition of bike shelters; the repositioning of the heat pump enclosure; and all associated development works above and below ground. Retention permission is sought for the following modifications to permitted Warehouse Unit No. 3: Revised ground floor layout including the replacement of 4 No. WC's with a first aid room and multi faith room, replacement of the staff facility and office with 'grey box' area (space that is subjectto future tenant fit-out) with associated removal of internal doors to the warehouse, and minor reduction of the length of the marshalling office (by 120mm) (no change to permitted gross floor area); modification of the roof design including minor increase of the office parapet height from 11.9 metres to 12 metres (100mm increase), minor increase ofthe warehouse parapet height from 17 metres to 17.070 metres (70mm increase), repositioned skylights and addition of access hatches and automatic open ventsi repositioned and revised elevational signage (1 No. elevational sign to be provided on the north and west elevation, each measuring 7.28 metres x 1.815 metres)j revised parking layout including the reduction of the total number of car parking spaces from 146 No. to 139 No.; modifications to boundary treatments including the addition of a gate and fencing tothe fire tender access tothe east; addition of a security barrier to the staff/visitor car parking entrance/exit to the west; addition of a cycling path; reorientation of the ESB substation and increase in size from c. 37.5 sq m to c. 63.4 sq m; elevational changes including reduction of precast concrete wall cladding, the repositionlng of fire escape doors, the repositioning of green walls and the repositioning of an external window to the west of the marshalling office; addition of fire corridors; reduction of granite paving and replacement with landscaping adjacent to the entrance to the ancillary office; and all associated development works above and below ground.

Retention Permission is sought for the following modifications to Unit No. 3: a new staff entrance with a new external canopy provided over the entrance (north elevation); ground level external plant within a new acoustic louvered enclosure; new paladin security fencing (2.4 meters high) along the eastern and southern boundaries; 2 no. external acoustic louvres on the west elevation; and all associated development works.

The development will comprise the provision of 4 No. warehouses with marshalling offices, ancillary office space, staff facilities and associated development. The buildings will have a maximum principal height of 17.070 No. metres to the top of the parapet above ground floor level and will comprise the following areas: Unit 1 will have a gross floor area of 21,578 sq.m. including a warehouse (20,252 sq.m.), marshalling office (66 sq.m.), ancillary office space (1,216 sq.m.) and plant (44 sq.m.); Unit 2 will have a gross floor area of 9,206 sq.m. including a warehouse (8,347 sq.m.), marshalling office (66 sq.m.), ancillary office space (757 sq.m.) and pant (36 sq.m.); Unit 3 will have a gross floor area of 16,525 sq.m. including a warehouse (15,478 sq.m.), ancillary office space (944 sq.m.) and plant (37 sq.m.); and Unit 4 will have a gross floor area of 7,342 sq.m. including a warehouse (6,648 sq.m.), marshalling office (66 sq.m.), ancillary office space (589 sq.m.) and plant (39 sq.m.). A gate house with a gross floor area of 14 sq.m. will be positioned to the south-west corner of the site. The development will also include the repositioning of the access from the L3125 Road to the north of the site to provide a new entrance and a second vehicular access will be provided from the R135/Elm Road to the south-west. Road upgrade works are proposed along the L3125 to the north of the site which include the partial upgrade of Kilshane Cross signalised junction to incorporate a left turning lane and upgraded signals on the L3125 Local Road eastern approach arm and the provision of cycle paths and pedestrian footpaths. There will also be internal roadways; pedestrian access; 502 No. ancillary car parking spaces; bicycle parking; HGV parking and yards; level access goods doors; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; ESB substations; signage; PV panels; lighting and associated site development works above and below ground. The total gross floor area of the development is 5,763 sq.m. (including warehouse structures, gate house and ESB substations). Add Info received 24th November 2020.

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Permission is sought for the omission of an existing temporary canopy and the erection of a new level access canopy (6.8 meters) adjacent to the existing building. Retention permission is sought for the following modifications to Unit No. 4: the removal of permitted signage panel on the north elevation; repositioning of signage panels and replacement signage on the east, south and west elevations (replacement signage: 7.28m x 1.81m); the provision of an additional sprinkler tank (c. 103 sq m); extension of the existing pump house (additional c. 20 sq m); revised boundary treatment surrounding the sprinkler tank and pump house area including replacement fencing and entrance gates; repositioned turning circle area; realignment of the running track and associated landscaping works; ground level external plant within a new acoustic louvered enclosure; 2 No. external acoustic louvres on the east elevation; and all associated development works.

IPUT plc intend to apply for permission for development at this c. 1.405 Ha.site at Newtown, Kilshane Cross, C0. Dublin. The development amends a permitted warehouse development (as granted Under Ref FW20A/0126, subsequently part amended by FCC Reg. Ref. FW22A/0108 (Unit No. 2) and proposed to be part amended by a live application (FCC Reg. Ref. FW22A/0193 - Unit No. 3). The subject application pertains to lands relating to Unit No. 4. The proposed amendments will principally consist of the following modifications to permitted Warehouse Unit No. 4: Revised ground floor and first floor layout including the reduction in size of the marshaling OTice from c. 65.9 sq m to C. 50.7 Sq m and corresponding increase to the warehouse area from c. 6,036.2 Sq m toC. 6,051.4 Sq m (no change to total permitted gross floor area); modification of the roof design Including a minor increase of the warehouse parapet height from 17.05o metres to 17.070 metres (2omm increase), a minor decrease of the ancillary office parapet height from 8.3 metres to 8.25 metres (5omm decrease), revised PV panel layout, revised roof light, revised AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) layout, and omission of roof hips; revisions to staff/visitor car parking entrance"ëexit to the east comprising the addition of a traffic island with security barriers; revisions to HGV entrance/exit layout to the east comprising the addition of a traffic island with security barrier and sliding gate; provision of yard extension to the south (c. 60.8 sq m) including additional security gates for maintenance access point; increase in electric charging spaces from 2 No. to 6 No. (no change in overall total quantum of car parking spaces permitted); addition of a cycle path and amendments to pathways and landscaping; the addition of covered bike spaces in lieu of previously uncovered stands and increase from 10 No. spaces to 11 No. spaces; revised fire tender layout; addition of a sprinkler tank (c. 88.3 sq m) and pump house (c. 30 sq m); revised Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Pump compound location and layout; repositioning of the ESB substation and addition of a maintenance room, increasing the size from c. 24.4 sq m to c.36 sq m; revised graded access door locations; elevational changes including reduction of concrete façade on the eastern elevation, amended glazing arrangement, the repositioning of green walls, the repositioning of fire escape doors and the addition of fire escape routes; and all associated development works above and below ground.