Planning precedent report

Amendments to the permitted logistics/warehousing scheme under SDCC Ref: SD15A/0309 (An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL06S.246392), as subsequently amended by SDCC Ref. SD17A/0362. The proposed amendments relate primarily to permitted Unit B and Unit C and consist of: (1) Omission of Unit C and provision of enlarged Unit B (increasing from 10,967sq.m GFA to 18,617sq.m GFA) with a height of c. 17.65m including mezzanine level. The previously permitted Units A, B and C resulted in a total of 32,771sq.m. The proposed units A and B result in a total of 29,454sq.m. which results in an overall reduction of 3.317sq.m. GFA. (2) The proposed Unit B incorporates 690sq.m GFA of ancillary office space (a reduction of 386sq.m compared to the combined permitted ancillary office space within permitted Unit B and C). (3) Omission of one vehicular entrance and associated bridge between permitted Unit B and C and replacement with two vehicular entrances and associated bridges to either side of proposed Unit B. (4) Relocation substation. (5) Reduction in car parking spaces from 329 to 235; 54 bicycle parking spaces are proposed to service Unit B. (6) Resultant amendments to site layout, yards, elevations, signage, internal road layout, landscaping, ground works, drainage, gates, fencing, services and utilities and all associated and ancillary site development works.

Erection of two backlight signage units at high level complete with raised lettering (Home Store + More) and associated concealed bracketry measuring 37.4sq.m each (total 74.8sq.m) to the southeast and northeast elevations facing Clonlara Road, mounted to previously approved development SD18A/0266.

Extend office use into warehouse area at ground and first floor to provide for office at first floor and canteen and toilets at ground floor.

Change of use of part ground floor of existing office / warehouse premises to a Deli-Cafe (Delicatessen - Cafe) to include a new recessed shopfront, signage and associated alterations and modifications.

Amendments in the vicinity of a permitted bridge as part of a logistics/warehousing scheme permitted under Reg. Ref. SD15A/0309 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL06S.246392) as subsequently amended by Reg. Ref. SD17A/0362 and SD18A/0266 as follows: (1) minor relocation of the permitted bridge south and associated permanent diversion of watercourse (Camac); (2) provision of roundabout with interface to existing Business Park Road; (3) resultant amendments internal road layout, landscaping, ground works, drainage, services and utilities and all associated and ancillary site development works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted with the planning application. (Clonlara Road is located to the south of the site and Casement Aerodrome is located to the north).

Retention of the use of part of the ground floor of Unit B2 as offices and a canteen and 4 internal openings connection Units B1 and B2 (2 at ground floor and 2 at first floor).