Planning precedent report

Demolition of a one storey warehouse building (c.1,051.2sq.m) and site boundary wall and the construction of 11 three storey residential units; 11 three bed units ranging in size from c. 105.9 - 112.2sq.m all with associated private back gardens, balconies and terrace areas; vehicular and pedestrian access is proposed off the Lower Lucan Road via two entrance points; 17 car parking spaces (including 1 disabled); sheltered bicycle storage and bin storage at surface level; a central public open space area of c. 282sq.m with all boundary treatment and landscaping works as well as all associated site development works on an overall site of c. 0.242Ha.

The construction of a connecting passageway between the existing house and garage, the partial conversion of the existing garage, and the non-construction of parts of the design granted permission under planning Ref. SD02B/0490.

The installation of new external steel racking to the existing materials yard (the racking is to be mounted on top of the existing concrete hard standings) and all associated site works

The development will consist of the material change of use from office/storage unit to a unit for day services use, to enable the provision of services to people with intellectual disabilities, the removal of the existing mezzanine floor, the removal of 4nr existing windows and infilling to match existing cladding to the front and rear elevations at first floor level, the installation of 3nr new window openings to the rear elevation at ground floor level the infilling of existing structural opening to the front elevation with glazing and spandrel panelling, while retaining the existing internal roller shutter unit, the repositioning and widening of the main entrance door and the installation of a full-height fixed glazed unit to the front elevation, installation of manifestation signage to the front elevation door and glazing, the widening and lowering of the existing rear exit door and all associated site works.

The development will consist of the material change of use from office/storage to a unit for day services use, to enable the provision of services to people with intellectual disabilities. The removal of the existing mezzanine floor and the removal of the existing roller shutter unit and installation of new windows to the front and rear elevation, (d) the widening of the existing doors to the front and rear elevation. Removal and infilling of existing windows at high level to the front and rear elevation with the installation of manifestation signage to the front window and (g) all associated site works.

Retention of change of use of existing single storey national school building premises from education to childcare facilities in classrooms and to recreational facility for mixed use in general purpose hall. Retention of 2 pre-fabs - Prefab No. 1 (southwest of site) to be retained as recreational facilities for mixed use, Prefab No. 2 (northeast of site) to be retained as childcare facility. Retention of boiler house extension. Retention of secure play area to north classrooms. Proposed signage and logo at east gable (at entrance) titled Canon Despard Centre within a curtilage that includes Protected Structure 025, James MacCarten memorial slab 1807 within a natural heritage area adjoining Liffey Valley.