Site planning risk brief

A proposed extension to the planning approved solar farm (ref TA180167). The proposed extension will comprise of photovoltaic panels with a surface area of approx. 28,000 m2 mounted on steel support structures, with associated infrastructure including 5 no. transformer cabins, inverters, temporary construction compound, ducting and electrical cabling, site entrance, boundary security fencing, mounted CCTV cameras, internal access tracks and ancillary works. The solar PV arrays will have a height above ground level of up to 3m and an additional export electrical capacity of up to 4 megawatts. An appropriate period of 10 years (i.e. duration of the planning permission to construct the development) is sought, with an operational life of 30 years after the date of commissioning

The development consists of a proposed single storey dwelling with domestic garage with plant room, 3 number greyhound kennels and relocated and modified agricultural entrance, proprietary treatment system and percolation area, and all associated site works

The development to the rear of the existing family home, will consist of the construction of a det retirement bungalow, detached domestic garage, new connection to public water main, waste water treatment system and designed percolation area and for revisions to the existing established entrance and boundary walls to provide for required sight line distances

We seek permission for an increase of 115 sq/m (1935 sq/m permitted ti 2050 sq/m proposed) to overall footprint along with elevational amendments. The amended proposed consists of the addition of a new lift and porch to the internal courtyard, extending the floor area of the extension in the courtyard (by increasing the size of 3no. bedrooms on each floor) and elevational changes to the extension and existing building. The elevational changes include new fire exit doors at ground floor level, one to west side of extension and one at the east side of the existing building, altering windows to the east elevation of existing building, one at ground floor and second floor levels and altering windows to courtyard south west elevation of the northern wing at ground and first floor levels. And the erection of 70 linear metres of 2m high panel fencing around new car parking area. The proposed alterations will increase the total floor area of extension from 1935 sq/m to 2050 sq/m

(a) Permission is being sought for the development which consists of the partial demolition of an existing 3 storey building, steps, walkways and removal of some trees to allow for construction of a new 3 storey extension to the existing nursing home consisting of en-suite bedrooms, rooms, toilets, assisted bathrooms, staff changing facilities, a stairwell, storage and all other associated support accommodation, with provision at roof level for water storage and screened external heat pump, along with internal alterations to existing layout comprising additional bedroom & en-suite accommodations and 15no. new car parking spaces added to existing car park, (b) Permission for retention is being sought for the existing car park layout

A new entrance off the Kinnegad Road, the construction of thirty two housing units, comprising twenty nine two storey houses, four pairs of semi-detached houses, five terraces comprising three, four and six units and three apartments in a three storey block, an access roadway to the GI Community Infrastructure Lands to the south, connection to public services and all associated site works. A Screening for Appropriate Assessment is included in the application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application