Site planning risk brief

(a) Material alterations to the existing single storey building (153sqm) to include the change of use from existing community centre to proposed two number two bedroom apartments; and (b) Modifications to side and rear elevations of remaining single storey building (153sqm); (c) The demolition of existing single storey extension (106sqm) to the north elevation of the existing building; (d) All site, drainage and ancillary works associated with the development

The construction of a part 2 storey and part 3 storey detached building with a gross internal floor area of 2223sqm, consisting of older person's social housing with 34 dwellings (including 29 x one bed apartments and 5 x two bedroom apartments with terraces at ground level and projecting balconies at first and second floor levels) communal area of 49sq m, management office, meeting room, mobility scooter charging room and ancillary areas including meter room and refuse area, a central landscaped courtyard measuring 449sq m, containing secure bicycle storage for 12 bicycles. The site works will provide 16 no. car parking spaces, 1 vehicular entrance and 1 pedestrian entrance from Green Alley, 2 pedestrian entrances on eastern boundary, an ESB substation, an internal access road, allotment gardens to the south and all associated site works, (A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies this planning application)

The proposal consists of the development of a multi-use shared leisure route (Blueway), approximately 115 kilometres (km) in length, on the existing navigation towpath, which is a National Waymarked Way. This will include tailored surface finishes, information, directional, and safety signage, and all other associated ancillary works. The route commences in Lowtown, County Kildare, passes through County Laois and finishes in St. Mullins, County Carlow. Approximately 47km of the route is in County Kildare, 16km in County Laois and 52km in County Carlow. An Environmental Impact Statement and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the project and are submitted with the application

(i) Full planning permission for change of use of existing ground floor retail unit (unoccupied shop) to a one bedroom residential apartment, and full planning permission for an extension to same. Full planning permission to renovate the second and third floor (derelict) of same building and convert same to two number one bedroom apartments. Necessary demolition of abutting derelict buildings to facilitate the proposed extension at No. 1, Lower William Street and Green Lane, Athy, Co. Kildare. (ii) Full planning permission for change of use of existing ground floor retail unit (hairdressers) to a one bedroom residential apartment at No. 3, Lower William Street, Athy, Co. Kildare. (iii) Full planning permission for change of use of existing ground floor retail unit (victualler) to a one bedroom residential apartment at No. 4, Lower William Street, Athy, Co. Kildare. (iv) Full planning permission to renovate/upgrade existing entrance to service all of the above which will exit onto Green Lane and all associated site works to facilitate the above. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of; Additional information added for the increase in site area. Revised layout outside of the original red line boundary. Redesigned entrance. Additional car parking and bicycle shed

Change of use of previously approved retail unit to a 1-bedroom apartment at 39 Duke Street, Athy, (a protected structure)

Is sought for change of use of previously approved retail unit to a 1-bedroom apartment (a protected structure) at