Planning precedent report

Relocation of the existing Clondalkin RFC grounds at Gordon Park to new lands at Kingswood Farm, Moneenalion Commons Lower Clondalkin and comprising of 4 new rugby playing pitches, including a high quality main competition pitch (with modern directional floodlighting comprising 18m high floodlighting columns either side) and a high quality Junior pitch both laid approximately level, and two back pitches as well as various grassed rugby training areas all laid on existing land cross fall levels; change of use of existing agricultural shed to accommodate new two storey changing facility and storage areas; a new two storey Clubhouse Pavilion with supporting facilities including dressing rooms, physio rooms, coffee dock, committee rooms, members bar and lounge, plantroom and toilets; all associated site development sustainability and infrastructure work including connection to existing public foul sewer, SUDs, sedum roof and PV roof panels; new landscaping throughout the site comprising trees, hedges and wild flower areas; new cycle track and pedestrian access and stairs off the R136, bicycle shelter, children's playground area, electrical car charging stations, vehicle parking and new vehicle entrance off the Old Country Roadway.

Retention permission for 3 No of storage units / valeting bays, with car parking car storage area with all associated site works

Construct agricultural shed incorporating loose and storage areas; wall manure area; hardcore area and access roadway; upgrading existing entrance and all associated site works.

Permission for the change of use from warehouse (345.5sq.m) and ancillary office (70sq.m) at ground floor level to part warehouse (295sq.m)/part office (120.5sq.m) and retention of 230sq.m warehouse floor area at first floor level and its change of use to office floorspace in addition to the permitted 70sq.m office area at first floor level, providing a total office floorplate at first floor level of 300sq.m. Upon completion, the building will comprise 420.5sq.m of office floorspace and 295sq.m of warehouse floorspace.

Continuance of use of the 3 existing buildings and all associated external areas for storage and warehousing of motor vehicles, plant, machinery and other durable products for the sale by public auction, all associated ancillary uses and all associated site and development works.

The continuance of use of the existing 3 buildings and all associated external areas for storage and warehousing of motor vehicles, plant, machinery and other durable products for the sale by public auction, all associated ancillary uses including support staff and office facilities and all associated site and development works comprising hard and soft landscaping areas, roads and footpaths, car parking, boundary treatments/ fencing, signage and water services infrastructure. The development described above was previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SD18A/0126 and the duration of the permission was limited to two years by condition 9 of that permission. A Protected Structure - Former Gun Powder Store (RPS Ref. 205) - is located within the application site.