Planning precedent report

Three storey split level extension to side of existing sports hall to consist of changing and toilet facilities at lower ground floor, performance space at upper ground floor and multi-function space at first floor. Works will also include all associated demolition, landscaping, drainage and site works.

Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic (P.V.) system on the roof of the sports hall; cluster of solar pv panels (approximately 85sq.m) lying flat on the roof of the sports hall (approximately 700sq.m).

A cluster of solar PV panels measuring approximately 65sq.m lying flat on the roof of the technology rooms measuring approximately 350sq.m.

The Construction of an 35sqm attic conversion consisting of study/playroom area with storage and rear dormer windows

Change of use of part of existing office at unit 1 first floor to provide additional floor area to existing pre-school facility at unit 2 first floor; associated works including new openable windows at each gable.

Demolition of the 4 existing shed structures on site within the curtilage of the protected structure; Retention and conversion of Scholarstown House (Protected Structure) into two residential units comprised of 1 two bed and 1 three bed units served by private open space in the form of ground floor terrace; The proposed works to Scholarstown House include but are not limited to internal re-configuration; Re-location of the staircase to its original location within the house; Removal of non-original features including the closing up of non-original openings; Creation of a new door opening within the existing alcove, and the blocking up of a window opening both located on the northern elevation; Construction of an apartment block ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys containing 74 apartment units comprised of 32 one bed apartments, 33 two bed apartments, and 9 three bed apartments all served by private open space in the form of balconies and/or ground floor terraces; The proposed development also includes 100sq.m of residential amenities and facilities consisting of but not limited to a reception, communal amenity room and parcel room; The development will be served by a total of 40 car parking spaces and 183 cycle parking spaces accessed via a new pedestrian and vehicular access off Orlagh Grove with the existing entrances on Scholarstown Road and Orlagh Grove being re-configured to provide for pedestrian and cycle access; All ancillary development works required to facilitate the development including but not limited to, plant rooms, a substation, bin stores, landscaping, boundary treatments and lighting; The proposed development comprises the carrying out of works to a protected structure: Scholarstown House (RPS Ref: 322).