Planning precedent report

Planning permission is being sought by Peamount Healthcare CLG for part change of use from ancillary staff accommodation to laundry, and material alterations to include; (i) new door - front elevation (ii) new double doors - side elevation (iii) new double doors - rear elevation (iv) internal alterations and all associated site works at the Avenue Building, Peamount Hospital Campus, Newcastle, Country Dublin

Alterations to previously granted permission (SD16A/0019) for a 2 storey healthcare unit comprising of accommodation for 100 people; ancillary healthcare services; catering; staff facilities; associated site works; access roads; landscaping; an internal link to the existing Rehabilitation Unit; together with redistribution of existing car parking spaces and the demolition of a disused building; such alterations to include reconfiguration of the proposed car park (and drainage of same) and the removal of a total of 34 first floor balconies from the proposed development. The proposed works are located on the site of Protected Structures.

A new part single/part two-storey dwelling, with new vehicular access off Peamount Lane, a proprietary wastewater treatment system, and all associated site and infrastructural works.

Renovation of existing detached dwelling comprising of single storey peripheral extension. Removal of existing roof structure and remodel of internal layout, comprising of 2 no. bedrooms at first floor level and living room, office, WC and utility room at ground floor level. Construction of new one and two storey extension to the side of existing dwelling, comprising of 2 no bedrooms and en-suite at first floor and open plan kitchen, living and dining space and plant room at ground floor level. Upgrading of effluent treatment system and all associated ground works

Construction of a new Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) and Power Trunk building and all associated elements; Demolition of all existing structures on site associated with the current golf centre - including main clubhouse and a number of ancillary structures (total 1,009.84sq.m); Construction of a two storey power trunk building (maximum height 10.3m) over basement of 1,982.61sq.m containing MV switchgear; Construction of a BESS to reach a total capacity of 186.3 MWe; The facility will be within an open three storey structure (maximum height of 17.3m), totalling 18,560.9sq.m in area, containing 63 battery containers, & 63 no containers containing power invertors, step up transformers and electrical switchgear and roof level array of 1384 PV panels; 1 two storey administrative welfare buildings (298.26sq.m) associated with the BESS facility; It will be provided with a pre-cast wastewater treatment plant (up to 6 P.E.) discharging to percolation area with polishing filter for foul effluent; 1 single storey Fire Pump and Water Service Plantroom of 174.1sq.m, with associated water tank -associated with the BESS facility; 1 underground rainwater harvesting tank (volume 125 cubic meters - associated with the BESS facility of 35sq.m; 9 car parking spaces (including 3 disabled and 2 electric vehicle charging parking spaces) and 8 cycle spaces; The removal of an existing 15m high telecommunication support structure; Internal road network and new servicing access road from an entrance on Peamount Lane - with amendments to the existing entrance, comprising widening the entrance, provision of new security checkpoint, setting back of the boundary to achieve sufficient visibility splays, and reinstatement of appropriate boundary treatment along the Peamount Lane frontage; Site landscaping, planting, berms and retaining walls along site boundaries and security fencing; and all associated site services, lighting, infrastructural works and attenuation (SUDS features, underground storage and an above ground pond).

Retention of 15 metre high telecommunications support structure carrying telecommunications equipment, together with existing equipment container and associated equipment within a fenced compound as previously granted under local authority reference SD12A/0045. The development will continue to form part of Meteor Mobile Communications Ltd's existing and future telecommunications and broadband network.