Site planning risk brief

Retention of a two storey domestic extension to the rear of 2 Bord Na Mona, Ballivor, Co Meath (73 m2 to be retained)

The proposed development will consist of the demolition of two existing single story extensions and shed to the rear of existing house, the construction of a 2 story extension to the side of existing house, consisting of an attic storage space, first floor bedroom and ensuite over a ground level entrance to the side of the existing house providing access to rear of the site and a single story rear extension to the existing house, consisting of kitchen and dining room and alterations to existing house, to include an attic conversion with 3 no. roof light windows to the rear for storage

The development being retained consists of (a) existing detached one bed domestic unit located to the rear of 1 Saint Brigid's Villas, Ballivor (b) link building which adjoins the existing one bed unit being retained and a store shed to the rear. The development also includes planning permission for (c) change of use of the existing store shed to rear and the link building being retained to domestic bedroom accommodation, (d) modification to existing elevations and internal plan layout (e) existing entrance to a shared entrance and driveway together with all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

The development will consist of; the retention of the existing structure known as Block A currently at wall plate level and alterations to the structure from what was previously granted permission under Ref. TA/30492. The alterations include permission for change of use of the previously approved 4 No. Ground Floor Retail Units into 4 No. Apartment Units (2 No. 3 Bed Units and 2 No. 2 Bed Units); the proposal includes internal modifications to the previously approved 2 No. 2 Bed Apartment Units at Ground Floor Level and the 6 No. Apartment Units (2 No. 3 Bed Units and 4. No. 2 Bed Units) at First Floor Level to provide in total 12 No. Apartment Units (4 No. 3 Bed Units and 8 No. 2 Bed Units) together with modifications to window/door opes, internal modifications, completion of the roof structure, installation of new windows and doors throughtout, external completion works to the facades, addition and completion of the balconies, with modification and completion of the car parking area, landscaping and footpaths associated with Block A, bin storage area, cycle parking, associated signage, drainage and site works. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application

Alterations proposed include the provision of 16 No. carparking spaces including 2 no. electric charge points (reduced from 32 No, spaces as granted under planning file reference TA/200084), increased open amenity space, relocated bin store and all associated site works

The development consist of construction works and changes that have been carried out to the existing building, as follows: -Convert, alter and amalgamate a previous ground floor shop into the pub / lounge; -Infill a single-storey alley-way to extend the existing function-room; -Extend the existing function-room into a rear stone out-building to provide a store-room, ground floor toilets, function-room extension and first floor toilets; -Add a first floor extension and associated alterations to the rear / side of the pub to provide ancillary accommodation to the pub / lounge; -Construct a single-storey canopy roof to the rear / side of the pub to provide an outdoor seating area; -Construct a single-storey open car-port in the rear yard; -Change a previous single-storey flat roof to a pitched slate roof over the existing off-licence; -Carry out general alterations, refurbishments, repairs and associated changes to the interiors, roofs and external signage to the pub / lounge and off-licence.