Planning precedent report

Change of use of 6,299sq.m of the existing interlinked complex of buildings of 18,984sq.m from a mix of ancillary warehouse, packaging, logistics and research and development uses within Blocks E, G and K to an independent office based industry use that would function independently to the remaining Xilinx facility and could be sub-let and subdivided. An area of existing office space of 1,591sq.m at the second floor within Block G will also be sub-let creating an overall independent office based industry use of 7,890sq.m. The development will include the removal of the mezzanine level above the ground floor of Block G (201sq.m) that will reduce total floor area of facility to 18,783sq.m. The development will also consist of the amendment of Condition no. 6 of S94A/0344 and S99A/0908 so that the new independent office based industry use of 7,890sq.m can be sub-let and subdivided and so that the existing office space (10,893sq.m) is not integral or ancillary to the non office uses that are subject of this change of use application. Minor elevation changed are also proposed, including a new entrance within the north elevation of Block E, and additional glazing to the north, west and south elevation of Block G. The remaining Xilinx facility (10,893sq.m) will continue as per its permitted uses. The new office based industry use will be served by the reconfigured 197 car parking spaces of the 568 permitted car parking spaces serving the site with vehicular access via the existing secondary entrance off Bianconi Avenue. 371 spaces will continue to serve the remaining Xilinx facility. Retention permission is also sought for the generator compound (391sq.m) consisting of three generators along with three transformers and ancillary 3 diesel tanks and perimeter treatment on a permanent basis on the southern perimter of the site with Orchard Avenue. The development will include all ancillary landscaping and site development works.

Change of use of 3,397sqm of the existing interlinked complex of buildings of 18,984sqm from a mix of ancillary warehouse, packaging, logistics and research and development uses within part of the ground floor of Block E (2,952sqm) and part of the ground floor of Block G (445sqm) to office based industry that incorporates research and development, ancillary office, gym and other facilities related to the operation of the overall development. The development will include internal works only to facilitate the change of use.

Retention of the generator compound (391sq.m) consisting of three generators along with three transformers and ancillary 3 diesel tanks and perimeter treatment on a permanent basis on the southern perimeter of the site with Orchard Avenue; The development also consists of the retention of 3 signs (10.94sq.m) as follows: retention of 1 sign (0.57sq.m) on plinth at the corner of Bianconi Avenue and the N82/Citywest Road; retention of 1 sign (4.58sq.m) on the eastern elevation of Block D facing the N82/Citywest Road and retention of 1 sign (5.79sq.m) on the northern elevation of Block M facing Bianconi Avenue. The development will include retention of all revisions to the permitted landscaping and site development works required.

Construction of two 4 storey office buildings, with a total floor area of 13,250sq.m. The proposed development also provides for plant rooms at roof level (125sq.m each), all associated site development works, landscaping, basement and surface car parking, bike sheds, 2 service buildings (70sq.m each), and 2 new vehicular entrances off Bianconi Avenue, all on a site area of 2.2ha.

Provision of a warehouse with ancillary office and staff facilities and associated development. The main structure will have a maximum height of approximately 19.1 metres with a gross floor area of 9,158 sq.m, including warehouse area (7,971 sq.m), ancillary office area (701 sq.m) and ancillary staff facilities (486 sq.m). The development will also include: 2 No. vehicular entrances to the site from Bianconi Avenue, including 1 No. for HGVs; a pedestrian entrance from the Citywest Road and Bianconi Avenue; HGV parking and yard; 45 No. car parking spaces, including 3 No. accessible parking spaces; cycle parking; level access goods doors; dock levellers; access gates; lighting; hard and soft landscaping; detention basin; boundary treatments; ESB substation, switch room and site lighting and security room; plant; and all associated site development works above and below ground.

The development will consist of: The change of use of the existing warehouse to a clean manufacturing area - light industrial. Alterations to the existing south elevation, including the installation of new signage displaying the company name and the removal of the existing balcony. The provision of new double access doors and a new external pathway to facilitate access to the building; including all associated site and ancillary works.