Planning precedent report

Retention of vehicular entrance off Cookstown Estate Road & of surface mounted non-illuminated building signage to front facade.

Demolition of existing fire damaged commercial unit and site clearance including all associated site works.

1 no. 6.25m wide x 2.5m high internally illuminated sign to be mounted on existing front (east-facing) elevation of B&Q premises.

Demolition of the existing warehouse unit (1,632sq.m) and the construction of a new 5-6 storey building, accommodating 64 apartments, comprised of 20 1-bed apartments, 16 2-bed apartments, 8 3-bed apartments, 20 2-bed duplex apartments and 1 unit at ground floor level to be either retail or cafe. The proposed development also provides for a podium and an undercroft car parking area, at ground floor level, accommodating 37 car parking spaces, 167 bicycle parking spaces, bin storage, plant room and 2 ESB substations. Vehicular access to the development will be from the Cookstown Road. The development includes all private and communal open spaces, landscaping, boundary treatments, vehicular and pedestrian site access, bin storage, bike storage, signage and all associated site development works including service connections, foul and surface water drainage/attenuation and water supply/storage. On a total site area of approx. 0.28ha (0.7acres).

28m of new secure metal fencing.

3 storey apartment building containing 8 apartments with external terraces or private gardens (4 two bed & 4 three bed duplex); 1 end of terrace 2 storey house (two bed); landscaping; footpath; bin store; 11 car parking spaces; 20 bicycle parking spaces and all associated site works.