Site planning risk brief

Proposed extension to the Distribution Centre (overall external height approx. 19m) will comprise of a: Warehouse Extension (approx. 11,824 sqm) with dock levellers on the north-eastern and south-western elevations; Main Office Extension over two storeys (approx. 386 sqm); Despatch and Extension Goods-In Office over two storeys (Approx. 352 sqm); A new one storey Transport Office (approx. 123 sqm); and Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) Extension (approx. 100 sqm). The gross floor area of the premises will increase from 29,106 sqm to 41,891 sqm, an increase of 12,785 sqm. The existing two storey internal Ancillary Office A and Battery Charging Area will be demolished to allow for the construction of the warehouse extension. Additional new vehicle parking areas will be provided including a new HGV parking area located to the east of the Distribution Centre and a new additional car parking area to the south of the Distribution Centre, on the south side of the R148. The development will also consist of an additional Sprinkler Tank (approx. 54 sqm) and External Cage Storage with a maintenance shed (approx. 64 sqm). The existing vehicle parking area will be reconfigured and new vehicle parking areas provided for an additional: 172 no. car parking spaces (including 12 no. electric car charging points and an additional 15 no. universally accessible bays); 175 no. HGV trailer parking spaces; 27 no. tractor (HGV cab) parking spaces; and 128 no. bicycle parking spaces and associated infrastructure. A total of 24 motorcycle parking spaces will also be created. The development will involve minor alterations to the existing entrance at R148 which will provide vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist access and egress to the Distribution Centre. An additional new vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist access and egress will be provided off R148 to a new car parking area to the south of the main Distribution Centre site. A pedestrian crossing over this road will be provided connecting the southern car park to the main site. The associated site and infrastructural works include provision for all landscaping works; boundary treatment; internal roads and footpaths; PV panels and electrical services. The proposed development will involve modifications to a previous permission - Planning Register Reference 02/1561. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this planning application,

Construct a single storey extension on the Eastern and Southern sides of the existing Garage/Workshop building and to construct a new canteen in part of the existing store at mezzanine floor level with a new externally cladded fire escape stairs on the Northern (rear) Elevation in the existing building located on the Northern corner of the site and all associated site works and services

For the construction of a foul pumping station and all associated site and infrastructural works including: An underground wastewater pump station (a wet well 7.2m below ground); A welfare building of 6.25 sq.m and 3m in height; 472m of 125mm OD rising main along the R148, 250m of gravity sewer along the R148, Gravity sewer connection to the south of the site, Watermain connection, An underground emergency storage tank, with capacity of approximately 132m3, 7.2m below ground, Above ground lifting gantry, Valve and flowmeter chambers, A chemical dosing facility for odour control, Passive carbon unit, Kiosks, Above ground surge vessel (<13 m3), Perimeter Landscaping, fencing and re use of the existing vehicular access off the R148. All associated site development works. The proposed development includes all necessary ancillary pipework and manholes, diversion of existing utilities; new power supply and water connection for the pump station, ducting, mechanical and electrical services, plant, instrumentation, automation, controls and equipment. It also includes all associated site development works, hard standing areas and access and site drainage. The proposed development includes works on lands owned by Kildare County Council to facilitate access and drainage infrastructure.

STRATEGIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (ABP DECISION): Demolition of detached, vacant cottage(gfa 69sqm) and the construction of 298 residential units (181 no. dwellings and 117 no. apartments), childcare facility and foul pumping station along with associated ancillary works and site works.

The proposed Phase 1 development will consist of: o 93 no. residential units, consisting of 55 no. houses, 16 no. duplex apartments, and 22 no. apartments, to be provided as follows: 21 no. 3 bed two storey mid-terrace houses House Type R2c-Mid); 15 no. 3 bed two storey end-terrace houses (House Type R2c-End); 11 no. 3 bed two storey end-terrace houses (House Type 6c); 6 no. 3 bed two storey semi-detached houses (House Type N1); 2 no. 4 bed two storey semi-detached houses (House Type O1); 16 no. 1 bed duplex apartments (Types 4H1a & 4H1b) provided within 4 no. two storey duplex buildings; 22 no. apartments (10 no. 1 bed and 12 no. 2 bed) located within a part 4 no. storey / part 5 no. storey apartment block, all provided with private balconies, terraces, or gardens. A childcare facility (with a Gross Floor Area of 393 sq.m), with associated play area, at ground floor level of the apartment block; A total of 172 no. surface car parking spaces are proposed to serve the residential units, visitor parking and the childcare facility. A total of 90 no. secure long-stay cycle parking spaces are proposed for residents and the childcare facility, together with 27 no. short-stay/visitor cycle parking spaces. The development includes cycle paths, footpaths, and internal roads, with proposed infrastructure and access points provided up to the application site boundary to facilitate potential future connections to adjoining lands; Provision of new vehicular accesses off the R148 and the R158, a new footpath along the R148, and the provision of a link street from the R158 to the boundary of the adjoining Bawnogue Park residential development to the south east of the subject site; The development includes foul and surface water drainage, including attenuation system, bin stores, public and communal open space, public lighting, landscaping and boundary treatment works, services and all associated and ancillary site works and development. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: Amendments to Phase 1 house, duplex apartment and apartment types, including the introduction of a new three-storey end-of-terrace house (House Type X) and the replacement of Duplex Type 4H1 with revised Types 4H1c and 4H1d. Amendments to the apartment building include a further setback at fourth-floor level, internal reconfiguration of floorplans including the omission of the 2-bed 3-person apartment type, enhanced façade articulation, and revisions to material treatment

For development on c.5.47 ha site. This application forms Phase 2 of a 3 phase residential development on an overall landholding with an area of c.9.29 ha. The proposed Phase 2 development will consist of: 95 no. 2 storey houses to be provided as follows: • 7 no. 2 bed two storey mid & end-terrace houses (House Type T1c); • 32 no. 3 bed two storey mid-terrace houses (House Type R2c-Mid); • 15 no. 3 bed two storey end-terrace houses (House Type 6c); • 21 no. 3 bed two storey end-terrace houses (House Type R2c-End); • 4 no. 3 bed two storey semi-detached houses (House Type House Type N1); • 16 no. 4 bed two storey semi-detached houses (House Type O1). o A total of 151 no. surface car parking spaces are proposed to serve the houses. A total of 78 no. secure long-stay cycle parking spaces are proposed for residents; o The development includes cycle paths, footpaths, and internal roads, with proposed infrastructure and access points provided up to the application site boundary to facilitate potential future connections to adjoining lands; o Provision of new vehicular accesses off the R148 and the R158, a new footpath along the R148, and the provision of a link street from the R158 to the boundary of the adjoining Bawnogues Park residential development to the south east of the subject site; o The development includes foul and surface water drainage, including attenuation system, bin stores, public and communal open space, public lighting, landscaping and boundary treatment works, services and all associated and ancillary site works and development