Planning precedent report

Material change of use of previously permitted ground floor retail space, (Ref. Ref. SD06A/0957), to include the internal subdivision of existing retail space to create an administration office ancillary to the operations of the existing adjoining hotel. Associated minor alterations to the ground floor external elevations to include the relocation of the existing east facing entrance door and the installation of opening sections to existing south facing windows

The proposed development will consist of the replacement of 3no. existing illuminated signs with similar and the erection of 1no. new illuminated sign and all other associated site development works. Sign 1 (7.7m x 0.7m) is a high-level sign to replace the existing sign on the eastern elevation of the eastern block. Sign 2 is a new high-level (7.7m X 0.7m) on the western elevation of the eastern block. Sign 3 (5m x 0.9m) is low level wall mounted signage at the site entrance replacing existing sign. Sign No. 4 (8.5m x 0.8m) is a replacement for the existing high level sign over the main entrance to the hotel building.

2 storey Recreation Facility (1800sq.m), associated roof plant enclosure. 3 (2m x 2m) wall mounted external signs and such associated external site works on existing carpark area to the north of existing Arc Bar and Restaurant buildings.

Construction of single storey ancillary extension to north of existing building (Block 4) along with relocation of 1 previously approved sign on north elevation.

Amendments to previously permitted scheme for 4 detached, single storey restaurant/café units with drive-thru facilities (Reg. Ref. SD16A/0107 and subsequent grant of permission with conditions by An Bord Pleanala Ref. No. PL06S.245792). The amendments consist of infill at building entrance (7sq.m) and associated changes to west elevation, all at Block 2.

Construction of an enclosed yard (17.2sq.m).