Planning precedent report

Aldi Stores (Ireland) Limited are applying for permission for the construction of a single storey Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Kiosk (Gross Floor Area: 17 sq.m) including 2 no. signage panel areas for branding on the side elevation of the DRS Kiosk (1.0m x 2.0m), and all associated site development works. The development will result in the removal of 2 no. existing car parking spaces in the car park that serves the existing Aldi store at Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 D24 VY77.

Demolition and removal of existing single and two storey showroom extensions (485 sq Mts) to front elevation (facing Belgard Road) and side elevation (facing Cookstown Estate Road), along with removal of projecting canopy on this side elevation, re-fenestration to front facade (facing Belgard Road) along with a section of side facade (facing Cookstown Estate Road), to include fitting of new curtain walling with matching entrance doors along new wall cladding and new illuminated building signage and required site works.

Demolition and removal of existing single & two storey showroom extensions (485sq.m) on north-east façade (facing onto Belgard Road), plus removal of existing canopies on south-west, north-west facades, re-fenestration to south-west, north-west & north-east facades, including fitting of new curtain-walling with matching entrance doors plus new wall cladding, provision of new two-storey infill extension (21sq.m) at front (south-west façade) to accommodate new vehicle inspection bays, new roller shutter door on side (south-east) façade to internal valeting bays, filling-in of 2 existing floor voids at first floor level in showroom (108sq.m), provision of new external car wash facility to side (south-east), new external illuminated building signage and new pylon sign on north-west boundary, 3 freestanding signs to external feature display areas.

(i) Change of use from retail use to retail use with ancillary off-licence use; (ii) associated alteration of existing retail unit; (iii) all associated site and development works.

Change of use from Warehouse to Gym facility, with minor internal modifications including reception area, changing/shower rooms, studio and office all with associated and ancillary site works and external signage.

Change of use of 58.4sq.m of the front ground floor single storey part of Unit 1 from office/light industrial use to click-and-collect retail use and ancillary site works.