Planning precedent report

Construction of new 41sqm single storey detached insulated steel shed on concrete base to South side of existing Health centre, adjustments to existing concrete footpaths/grassed areas & surface water system to suit & all associated ancillary works.

The development seeking retention consists of the change-of-use from a credit union to a medical clinic and all associated site works.

Mixed development consisting of 1 public house and 26 apartments. The overall development will comprise the following; demolition of the existing single storey public house (area 910sqm), construction of a 4 storey apartment block within the footprint of the site (1267sqm) comprising of 26 apartments ( 4 one bedroom units, 22 two bedroom units) and smaller public house at ground level (area 156sqm and total area 2717sqm), all apartments have balconies/terraces. Car park for 12 cars (including 1 disabled space), bin stores and bicycle stands at ground level. Communal areas include 1st floor courtyard above carpark and 3rd floor roof terraces for apartments. Streetscape proposals within site boundaries to facilitate and enhance the public realm.

New stainless steel and glass bus shelter, 5.2m x 1.85m x 2.8m high with 2 internally illuminated advertising panels each of 2.0sq.m area on the public footpath.

Construction of a single storey pitched roof extension to side of existing two storey dwelling; glazed and winter garden box proposed at first floor above extension to serve first floor. Permission is sought to break existing dwelling into two separate apartments: the ground floor apartment will have two bedrooms and will be accessed via existing rear garden/vehicular entrance off St. Marks Drive to front door in extension and will have use of existing rear garden space; the first floor apartment with have 1 bedroom with access to balcony and entrances will be separate and party wall and floor will achieve the required acoustic and fire separation.

Construction of a single storey pitched roof extension to side of existing two storey dwelling. Permission is also sought to break existing dwelling into two separate apartments. The ground floor apartment will have two bedrooms and will be accessed via existing rear garden/vehicular entrance off St. Marks Drive to new front door in extension. The ground floor apartment will have use of existing rear garden space. The first floor apartment will have 1 bedroom with two new balcony spaces proposed to front and rear of dwelling. Access to first floor apartment is via existing front entrance off Neilstown Road. Both apartments and entrances will be separate and party wall and floors will achieve the required acoustic and fire separation.