Site planning risk brief

Planning permission for change of use (of a protected structure NIAH Registration No. 10000103, RPS No. CT63); at ground floor level, from existing residential unit to a restaurant area, toilets and staff area, connection to existing ground floor restaurant facility and all associated site works including minor external alterations to side facade, external seating area to the side with lean-to cover and use of existing access.

For development consisting of works to an existing protected structure which incorporate 1) additional seating capacity of existing café, 2) a covered outdoor dining area with additional WC facilities.

For alterations to existing ladder access to bell tower of St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Carlow (being a protected structure CT49). The proposed works comprise of the following; Replacement of existing timber ladder from ground to first floor with a loft style stairs, enlargement of opening in floor to accommodate same with timber ballustrading around the perimeter. Replacement of timber ladders accessing upper levels over same with steel ladders with hoop fittings for safety, guard rails/ballustrading around upper openings and all associated works

Change of use at first floor level from existing commercial use to student accommodation, use of existing ground floor entrances and stairwells, connection to existing services and all associated site works, and retention planning permission for a ground floor door

Retention permission for a change of use from retail unit to a restaurant and café area, external signage and all associated site works and planning permission for outside seating area

Planning permission is sought for change of use of previous permitted vacant office space to a 1 bed residential apartment including all internal alterations and to construct a new balcony to serve the apartment on the first floor.