Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the change of use of Templeogue College Community Residence and garage (c.767sqm) to a special educational needs school. The proposed works consists of the following; 1) reconfiguration and refurbishment (internal and external alterations) of existing building with new extension (c.9sqm) to the rear. The revised internal layout consists of 4no. classrooms and related ancillary school facilities (including reception area, principal's office, meeting room, living skills room, staff room, student and staff WC. 's and shower room, a sensory room, storage and new stairs. 2) reconfiguration of existing garage for rear access. The development will also consist of associated minor alterations to the existing facades and siteworks to facilitate the proposed development: 1) replace all existing windows, 2) new external classroom doors on the Western elevation, 3) new gently sloped access ramps and external covered walkways to the North, East and West elevations 4) 5 no. new car parking spaces and drop-,off point. 5) development of rear garden to include landscaping for 2no. soft play areas. 6) a new pedestrian access from Temple Ville Road.

Change of use from permitted retail use to retail use including the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises (i.e. off licence use) within the overall permitted retail unit, where the floor area for the off licence use is 10.5sq.m is ancillary to the primary retail use.

Construction of an approx. 440sq.m two storey extension to the existing school; 1 construction studies room, prep. area and project store at ground floor level; 2 mainstream classrooms and 2 AEN resource rooms at first floor level along with ancillary areas and all associated site works.

Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure; raise existing gable c/w window; new access stairs and flat roof dormer to the rear.

Demolish existing front porch and single storey extension at side and rear including a previously approved granny flat extension (Reg. Ref: XB.717). Erect new front porch and 2 storey extension (dormer style) at side and rear incorporating a granny flat on the ground floor and front first floor dormer extension, single storey extension at rear.

A 6.2sq.m increase in floor area to the single storey extension to the rear, granted under Ref. SD20B/0206, and associated site works.