Planning precedent report

The proposed development consists of the change of Unit 248 from retail use to café/restaurant use, provision of associated seating area in the mall, associated alterations to internal mall signage and all associated works.

We, Blanche Retail Nominee Limited, intend to apply for planning permission for proposed development at Blanchardstown Town Centre, Coolmine, Dublin 15. The application site relates to the surface car parks and multi-storey car park (known as the Green, Red, Yellow and Blue Car Parks) at Blanchardstown Centre, the surface car park at Retail Park 1, the surface car park (known as the White Car Park) at Retail Park 2, the surface car park (also known as the Yellow Overflow Car Park) to the to the west of Leisureplex at Road D, the surface car park (known as the Blue Library Car Park) at Road D to the south east of the Blanchardstown Library and Offices building, the car park (also known as the Red Overflow Car Park) to the east of Road C, Road C, Road D, Road E, Road F, a section of Road G, a section of the roundabout junction to the Westend Retail Park, a section of Blanchardstown Road South, a section of the Navan Road, a section of the L3020, and the associated verges, footpaths and entrances. The proposed development will comprise: • The introduction of car parking management controls to the existing surface car parks and multi-storey car park, including associated barriers and provision of variable message signs ('VMS') to the surrounding road network within the application site boundary; • The proposal includes associated pedestrian and cycle improvements, including the provision of a cycle route along sections of Road C and D; •The proposal includes associated alterations to the existing vehicular accesses to each of the car parks and the road infrastructure within the application site boundary to facilitate the barriers and entry/exit lanes from each car park, including the removal of one no. existing vehicular access to the southeast corner of the White Car Park, the removal of one no. existing vehicular access to the Blue Library Car Park, the removal of two no. existing vehicular access points and provision of two no. replacement vehicular access points to the existing surface car park at Retail Park 1, reconfiguration of the entrance to the drive-thru to Unit 457 and the incorporation of a proposed taxi stacking area within the Yellow Overflow Car Park, and associated reconfiguration and alterations to the existing retail car parking spaces for all car parks; and • The proposed development includes landscaping and public realm improvements, cycle parking, provision of utilities and associated civil works, surface water drainage and public lighting, along with all ancillary and site development works.

The proposal relates to the identification of three external mobile food stall zones to provide for the placing of a total of 7 no. food stalls or vans and associated seating at the Green Mall Entrance, the Yellow Mall Entrance and to the front of Unit 418 and Unit 419 (currently occupied by Homestore and More and Woodies DIY, respectively) at Retail Park 2. The proposed development will include the following: • Area A adjacent to the Green Mall Entrance, comprises a mobile food stall zone and seating area to accommodate 4 no. food stalls or vans and associated seating; • Area B adjacent to the Yellow Mall Entrance, comprises a mobile food stall zone and seating area to accommodate 2 no. food stalls or vans and associated seating. The existing bicycle / trolley bay is to be removed and replaced by a new bicycle shelter; • Area C to the front of Unit 418 and Unit 419 at Retail Park 2, comprises a mobile food stall zone to accommodate 1 no. food stall or van. The proposed use of the individual mobile food stalls or vans is to be Restaurant / Café use, including take-away use. The proposed development includes for typical signage and lighting affixed to the individual mobile food stalls or vans, and all other works in connection with the proposed use.

The proposed development will consist of the amalgamation of Unit 161-162 (café/restaurant) with Unit 163 (retail), and associated change of use, to provide for an extended café/restaurant (new Unit 161-163), including associated seating area in the mall. The proposed development includes associated alterations and reconfiguration of the subject units, including alterations to internal mall elevations and internal mall signage, and all associated site works.

The proposed development will consist of the amalgamation of retail Unit No. 111 and retail Unit No. 112 to create a single retail unit. The development includes all works associated with the proposed development.

The application relates to the Green, Central Blue, Red and Yellow Mal