Site planning risk brief

Demolition of HSE Dublin North East Building along with all associated site clearance works, and the construction of vehicular and pedestrian access to the Kells Backlands from the existing junction of John St., Slane Road R163, and Dublin Road R147 and associated junction upgrade. The proposed access forms an additional arm at the proposed signalised junction, with associated junction upgrade works including the provision of improved pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, rearrangement of on street parking and landscaping. The proposed development also includes amendments to part of the Kells Backlands mixed use town centre development to the south, permitted under An Bord Pleanála reg ref PL17.234285 ( Meath County Council Reg Ref:KT800014) to integrate the proposed access into the permitted internal roadways and infrastructure, including associated revisions to drainage infrastructure. The proposed development also incorporates the diversion and revised culverting of the Newrath Stream through the subject site to the existing outfall at Headfort Park; together with all associated drainage, landscaping and site development works. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement(NIS). Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Retention of (1) change of use of a section of building previously used as canteen for post primary school to public café/tea rooms (2) minor internal works (3) minor changes to external elevations (4) canopy covering external seating area and (5) all associated site development works all within the curtilage of Eureka House which is a protected structure (NIAH 14313026)

EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING APPLICATION REF NO: KA190037 - the development will consist of works to Kenlis House (a protected structure) to include; the demolition of a single storey lean-to extension abutting the gable and the partial demolition of a single storey extension to the rear. Internal alterations and upgrading of the existing house to include; removal of modern partitions, redecoration, reordering of layout and refurbishment works. Provision of a 54.5sqm single storey extension to the rear and east of the existing house with a 9sqm. external terrace at first floor level. All ancillary site and landscape works to front and rear garden. Works to Convent of Mercy (a protected structure) to include; alteration to the modern "in fill" screen from the flanking carriage arch. The removal of modern windows and doors to a single storey sheltered walkway and removal of modern brick infill walls to east of convent

The development will consist of works to Kenlis House (a protected structure) to include; the demolition of a single storey lean-to extension abutting the gable and the partial demolition of a single storey extension to the rear. Internal alterations and upgrading of the existing house to include; removal of modern partitions, redecoration, reordering of layout and refurbishment works. Provision of a 54.5sqm single storey extension to the rear and east of the existing house with a 9sqm. external terrace at first floor level. All ancillary site and landscape works to front and rear garden. Works to Convent of Mercy (a protected structure) to include; alteration to the modern "in fill" screen from the flanking carriage arch. The removal of modern windows and doors to a single storey sheltered walkway and removal of modern brick infill walls to east of convent

The proposed works consist of; planning permission is sought to take down structurally unstable workshop buildings and reconstruct same on existing footprint with maximum eaves height of 5 metres and ridge height of 6.3 metres ( when measured from existing floor level). The existing natural stone walls are to be made good, where necessary, using appropriate conservation techniques. Permission is also sought to form a two bedroomed apartment in the portion of the workshop fronting onto the public road. The subject site shares a boundary with a National Monument Ref No: ME017-044035- (St. Johns Graveyard). Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

The development is located within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (LA RPS ID 90512, NIAH Reg. No. 14313019). The development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey derelict storage building and the reconfiguration of the car parking layout, and all ancillary site development works.