Planning precedent report

The development will consist of; 1. Change of use of existing dwelling from residential use to café use (47 sq.m) with construction of single storey extension (58 sq.m) to the south-west of the existing building. 2. Alterations and enhancements to the existing building elevations 3. Provision of a 1.6m high main ID signage. 4. Ancillary site features to include the installation of 24 no. surfaced car parking spaces with 1 no. E charging space and 10 no. covered bicycle parking spaces. Construction of 1 no. pressure wash slab, refuse compound, low-level blockwork wall, 2.0m high blockwork wall, landscaping surfacing and all associated drainage works.

Installation of approx. 279sq.m of Photo-Voltaic Solar Panels onto the existing roof of retail building shed and forecourt canopy; The solar panels will be used to create green electricity, all of which will be used by the store and all associated site works.

The development will consist of a pay to use portable waste compactor for the acceptance of residual and food waste and a pay to use compactor for mixed dry recyclables. This activity requires the developers to process a waste collection permit/certificate of registration.

Retention permission for existing 16.2sq.m. wooden cabin to the rear garden.

New driveway entrance in the front garden & new pavement dish with associated site works.

11 residential units consisting of (i) 4 three bed duplex apartments above 4 two bed duplex apartments in a three storey building; (ii) 3 two storey terrace houses (1 three bedroom and 2 four bedroom); communal open space; surface parking; bin and bicycle storage and all ancillary site development works at a site bordered by the R120 to the north, Newcastle Boulevard to the west, Ballynakelly Green to the south and Ballynakelly View to the east.