Planning precedent report

Retention for change of use of the site from religious instruction and the recreational activities of a religious body to the use of Orlagh House (Protected Structure ref. 374) as a wedding venue and corporate event space/destination with ancillary accommodation facilities.

Construct a firing range to include 10 firing shelters and landscaping; conversion of existing agricultural building to a commercial building to facilitate the proposed development; demolition of portion of agricultural building; provision of 12 car parking spaces; provision of a soakaway to service the proposed development and existing farmhouse; provision of an effluent disposal system to comply with current EPA guidelines to service the proposed development and existing farmhouse and associated works.

New LED floodlighting system of 6 columns at 21.3m in height; installation inclusive of all associated ducting, column foundations and bases and all LED lighting fixtures.

New educational campus, to be delivered on a phased basis comprising 1 No. part 3 storey, 1,000 pupil Post Primary School (Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School: Roll No. 68307J) and includes accommodation for children with special educational needs, a multi-purpose hall and all ancillary teacher and pupil facilities with a gross floor area of c. 11,021 sq.m; The development will also include and permanently incorporate elements of the temporary two storey postprimary school development (permitted under An Bord Pleanála Ref: ABP-311141-21; South Dublin County Council Reg. Ref. SD21A/0137), including vehicular access from Oldcourt Road; 3 ball courts; 2 pedestrian and cyclist access points and 1 pedestrian only access point to the northern boundary of the site; car parking; surface water drainage; attenuation tanks; piped infrastructure and ducting; changes in level and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground; The development will also include minor revisions to the previously permitted car parking area to allow for the provision of additional car parking spaces to serve the Post Primary School; The development will also include 3 additional ball courts and play areas; 1 storage building (c. 48 sq.m); car parking; electric vehicle charging points; bicycle parking; hard and soft landscaping; waste management provision; cycle and pedestrian routes; boundary treatments; ancillary ramps and stairs; signage; attenuation tank; PV panels; boiler and plant; surface water drainage and SuDS measures (including green roofs); 3 flag poles; street and security lighting; piped infrastructural services and connections; changes in level and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground; The development will also consist of the retention of an ESB substation located to the south of the vehicular entrance at Oldcourt Road.

Additions and alterations to existing dwelling consisting of modifications to gable wall; construction of a single storey extension to the side of the house including a roof light, associated hard and soft landscaping including a pergola to the front of the proposed extension and all associated site works.

Provision of a temporary two storey post-primary school (Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School: Roll No. 68307J), comprising 10 classrooms and 3 specialist classrooms including all ancillary teacher and pupil facilities (2,000sq.m. gross floor area approximately); provision of an internal vehicular drop-off area and internal circulation routes; 15 surface parking spaces; bicycle parking; ball courts and play areas; access to the proposed temporary school will be from Oldcourt Road; provision of piped infrastructure and ducting; plant; pedestrian access points; ESB substation; attenuation tank; landscaping and boundary treatments; ancillary ramps and stairs; signage; changes in level and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground; on a 0.86ha site approximately, which forms part of a larger 1.77ha landholding earmarked to accommodate a future permanent post-primary school; temporary permission for a period of 5 years is being sought.