Site planning risk brief

For the re-development of an existing commercial and residential site. 1) demolition of existing substandard 2 storey and single storey flat roofed section which previously comprised of the nightclub and lounge bar of the public house, located to the rear of building fronting onto Vicar street, and a single storey commercial building currently occupied by 'Apache Pizza' and part of the former nightclub, fronting onto Circular road 2) Construction of a new 4 storey building to comprise of 8 no. apartments with access from Circular road. Bin storage area and bicycle parking to be provided 3) Second storey extension and alterations to front facade to existing 2 storey building fronting onto Vicar street (formerly 'The Sportsman Inn' public house) and provision of 1 no. apartment over first and second floor level in this building 4) Conversion of the existing ground floor level of the same building (Formerly front bar of 'The Sportsman Inn') from public house into commercial unit 5) amalgamation of 2 no. existing commercial units (formerly an Off-licence and 'SAB Fashions') located at ground floor level of an existing 3 storey building which fronts onto Vicar Street, into 1 larger commercial unit and replacing of the existing facades at street level with one new facade. 6) Alterations to existing accommodation space in the same existing 3 storey building fronting onto Vicar street, currently comprising of 2 no.2 bedroom units, to be reduced to 2 no. 1bedroom apartments at first and second floor level respectively. 7) All ancillary works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 752.07 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 225.77 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 402. 5 sqm

For the amendments to approved planning (reference number 21/1402). The development changes will consist of: previously permitted 1 no. larger retail unit on ground floor proposed to change into a one-bed apartment. Previously permitted commercial unit on ground floor proposed to be joined with unit 1 of extension and changed from a one bed apartment to a two-bed apartment. Previously permitted 2 no. one bed apartment proposed to change to a three-bed maisonette. Gross floor space of proposed works: 256.74 sqm

Change of use of an existing ground floor unit at Circular Road, Tuam from retail ro Take away restaurant use to be occupied by 'Apache Pizza', along with associated signage and all other associated works.

To amend approved retail and apartment development (approved under Planning Ref. No. 24/60934) to include a reduction in floor area of the ground floor retail unit and reduce the number of apartments from 3 to 2 apartments to include a reduction in floor area at 1st and 2nd floor levels. The works proposed will maintain the street facade to Vicar Street and reinstate a revised traditional shop front. The building is located in an Architectural Conservation Area in the Center of Tuam Town and is a Protected Structure (RPS Number 3808)

For development consisting of reconstruction and extension of existing retail unit at ground floor level, with 3 no. apartments over at first and second floor levels. The works proposed will maintain the street façade and reinstate a revised traditional shop front. The building is located in an Architectural Conservation Area & Protected Structure (RPS Number 3808). Gross floor space of proposed works: 217.40 sqm (house/s) & 115.00 sqm (commercial)

Of a change of use of a retail unit to take away coffee house/ café and burger bar in the premises known as 'Niche' and all associated works: Gross floor space of work to be retained: 81 sqm