Planning precedent report

The proposed development will consist of modifications to the parent permitted application Reg. Ref. SD20A/0037 and subsequent amendments application Reg. Ref. SD20A/0343, to include the provision of a single storey DRS (Deposit Return Scheme) Recycling Unit in the existing goods yard to allow customers to return plastic bottles to a reverse vending machine. The DRS unit will be recessed into the current feature wall adjacent to the main shop entrance with the main recycling unit located within the goods yard (approx. 18 sqm) together with all associated site development works.

Modifications to the parent permitted application Reg. Ref. SD20A/0037 and subsequent amendments application Reg. Ref. SD20A/0343; Modifications will consist of the infill of the first-floor void space to provide an additional storage room of approx. 30sq.m; No alterations are made to the external elevations.

Modifications to the parent permitted application Reg. Ref. SD20A/0037 and subsequent amendments application Reg. Ref. SD20A/0343; Modifications will consist of the relocation of the permitted Sheltered Trolley Bay adjacent to the main supermarket entrance next to the pedestrian crossing, and to change part of the supermarket to an ancillary off-licence at ground floor level measuring c. 85sq.m within the approved convenience retail unit along with all site development works associated with the relocation of the Sheltered Trolley Bay.

Modifications to the parent permitted application Reg. SD20A/0037 and subsequent amendments application Reg. Ref. SD20A/0343; Modifications will consist of the provision of 10 Electric Vehicle car parking spaces to include 3 disabled EV spaces, 5 additional designated parent and child spaces, 2 covered click and collect parking spaces with a canopy (approx. 33sq.m); A total of 92 car parking spaces will be provided overall, together with ancillary generator (approx. 7sqm) within the surrounding compound (approx. 23sq.m) along with all site development works.

Amendments to a previously permitted development (Reg SD20A/0037); relocation of the staff welfare and ancillary office accommodation to a new approx. 192sq.m first floor mezzanine level within the permitted anchor supermarket unit; relocation of the staff welfare and office accommodation to mezzanine level will allow for additional warehouse floor space at the ground floor level (approx. 150sq.m increase; there is no proposed increase to the net retail floor space; external amendments to the permitted elevations including glazing and material changes; 2 roof lights will also be provided at roof level; no other changes are proposed to the anchor supermarket unit or the remainder of the development permitted under Reg. SD20A/0037.

Demolition of 3 existing structures on site (total c.226sq.m) comprising of 1 habitable house and 2 associated outbuildings/sheds (permitted under Ref. ABP-305343-19), and the construction of 1 double storey (c.9.2m overall height) retail development in the form of a convenience supermarket (GFA c.1,759sq.m); 1 two storey mixed-use building (c.10.7m overall height) comprising of a café (c.225sq.m) at ground floor and a community centre at the first floor (c.140sq.m) with associated ground floor access (total GFA c.468sq.m); an ESB sub-station (c.22sq.m); the anchor supermarket unit will provide for a net retail sales area of c.1,222sq.m; a warehouse of c.200sq.m; welfare area of c.190sq.m including ancillary office accommodation; a delivery and loading dock; service yard; customer lobby and wc and entrance lobby; the development shall also provide for 98 car parking spaces and 50 bicycle parking spaces; advertising structures and signage (totalling c.81sq.m); new pedestrian and cyclist connections; public realm areas; refuse storage; a trolley shelter; new priority controlled junction at Main Street; a new access road and shared pedestrian/cyclist greenlink from Main Street (permitted under Ref. ABP-305343-19); vehicular entrances to the surface car park and service yard; all associated site development, site services and landscape works at Lands at Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin, bordered by Main Street to the north, Orchard Grove to the east, greenfield land to the south and residential properties fronting Main Street to the west (new road will be adjacent to 1 Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.)