Planning precedent report

Redevelopment of existing grease store through the increase in footprint of 9sq.m and the increase in height of 2.8m to a level of 62.242sq.m to match the adjacent existing ingredients dispensary and the replacement of the existing shutter doors; Increase in height of 1.097m of the existing workshop area to a level of 59.180m to match the adjoining boiler house and the replacement of the existing roof to accommodate an internal washroom.

Demolition of the existing Unit 1 building at the eastern end of the site and the construction of a new enclosed van and truck loading area which shall contain two articulated vehicle loading docks on its northern gable along with a large roller shutter door providing access to twenty internal van loading points and a finished goods storage area.

The development shall consist of the phased partial demolition, reconstruction and extension of the existing Bakery Production and distribution complex at their expanded site in Greenhills Industrial Estate. The overall development shall consist of a number of consecutive phases designed and implemented to ensure the maintenance of the ongoing operations of the facility namely: 1) Area 1 a. Demolition of the existing Varian brushes building which forms part of the expanded site. b. Creation external staff parking area constructed the North Eastern End of the site along with a new Public footpath and cycleway constructed around the Northern Boundary and providing access from St James Road into and through Greenhills Industrial estate. c. New Boundary wall formed with a brickwork wall with piers and Steel fence to match existing. d. Van Loading Building measuring 3082m2 on plan with a height of circa 5m at eaves level. The building shall be formed with a curved green roof with Solar panels and a step at the external elevation to reduce massing to the surrounding properties. The building shall be externally clad with Insulated Microrib panel which shall be augmented on the Southern and South Eastern elevations with Acoustic protection to minimise the operational noise at the boundary. 2) Area 2 a. Demolition of the existing centrally located two storey Office & Welfare accommodation and Van loading canopies. b. Construction of new Welfare Accommodation housing the Staff facilities including Staff Entrance, bike parking, Changing areas, toilets, canteen and office. Facility shall be formed in a Two storey concrete building clad with rendered blockwork to a parapet level and punctuated with windows along the Northern elevation. The footprint shall measure 829m2 and the overall height to parapet shall be 11m2. The roof shall house a mixture of green roof and solar panels. c. Reroofing and expansion of existing Packing operations to the South and adjoining the New Welfare Accommodation. Construction shall be of Structural Steel lattice girders supporting a mixture of Trapezoidal Insulated roof panels and built up insulated roof system. The Southern wall shall be externally clad with Insulated Microrib panel which shall be augmented on the Southern and South Eastern elevations with Acoustic protection to minimise the operational noise at the boundary. The extended Packing area shall measure 1273m2 on plan with a general height above floor level of 10.5m. 3) Area 3 a. Construction of new Bakery Facility on the site of the existing Car Park and loading area at the North Western edge of the site, directly adjoining the existing facility. The bakery shall measure 3007m2 and shall be 11m high at the boundary stepping up to 14m on the Bakery proper and 18m on the North Western Corner. The facility shall be completed with a mixture of rendered blockwork and brick work panels with high level windows into the Production area. The bakery shall be constructed of Structural Steel lattice girders supporting Trapezoidal Insulated roof panels solar panels. b. Demolition of the existing services area at the Western boundary. c. A three storey Plant and Process Area shall be constructed on the Western elevation and shall be constructed in a Concrete frame and clad with insulated Cavity walls finished with a mixture of Brick and Plastered blockwork external Elevations. The construction shall be completed with a tower structure in the North Western Corner. Roof Construction shall be an insulated built up system supported from a precast concrete superstructure. d. Reroofing of the existing batch and Multiplant Bakery areas to the South and adjoining the New Bakery. The existing low double pitch roofs shall be removed and a new higher Structural Steel lattice girder structure supporting a mixture of Trapezoidal Insulated roof panels and built up insulated roof system installed along with Solar Panels. e. Reroofing and regeneration of the existing Pan Plant located on the Southern boundary to consist of the replacement of the existing external envelope of the building. 4) Area 4 a. Demolition of the existing Administration office and Silo Enclosure. b. Construction of a new three Storey Office block with ground floor covered car parking. The building shall be completed in a concrete frame and precast concrete floors. The facility shall be completed with a mixture of rendered blockwork and brick work panels with strip windows to the Western elevation. c. Realignment of the existing Flour Silos and the installation of four additional silos which hall shall be contained within a Micro rib clad steel Enclosure for visual purposes. d. Alterations to existing boundary and the creation of a new car park and Intake Vehicle unloading area including the relocation of the existing entrance gates and the addition of a new gateway specifically for the office area. e. Redefinition of the existing boundary treatments and improvements to the existing internal estate footpath network with increased definition of cyclist facilities and road separation. Improved lighting installations to the environs of the development and adjoining areas. f. Installation of Sustainable surface water drainage and retention systems to all upgraded areas.

The development shall consist of the Demolition of the existing centrally located Single Storey industrial unit and ancillary offices housing the operations of AE Doors and the construction of a new three-storey Office and Welfare block housing the Staff facilities including Staff Entrance, bike parking, changing areas, toilets, canteen and office facilities. The development shall be formed in a three-storey steel and precast concrete structure clad with rendered blockwork to a parapet level and punctuated with Vertical Strip fenestration on the North and West Elevation with a full elevation of curtain walling on the North West Elevation incorporating vertical brise soleil. Ground floor shall house the Welfare facilities with two storeys of office above. Each floor shall measure 745 sqm giving an overall building floor area of 2,235 sqm. The overall height to parapet shall be 12m, giving a level of 67.59m OD. The roof shall support an extensive green roof. Some local car and bike parking shall be provided however the majority shall be housed with the wider Brennans site. A new boundary wall shall define the site and shall be set back to improve the footpath width. Local Landscaping shall be installed within the boundary incorporating the maximum permissible Suds infrastructure.

24m high multi-operator telecommunications support structure carrying antennas and dishes, with associated ground level equipment cabinets and palisade fencing.

Refurbishment of existing shed/workshop; further extension of same to allow for games room/gym to rear.