Planning precedent report

Part two-storey and first-floor extension to the front and side including new door and stairwell for access to offices on new first floor.

The installation of 35.28kw of solar photovoltaic panels for the purpose of renewable energy generation. This will comprise 130 (1.7m x 1m) solar photovoltaic panels being installed on a low ballast bearing system on the roof of building 2, 3 & 4.

The development will comprise the following: Demolition of existing commercial/industrial buildings on site (c.6,711 sq.m in total). Provision of a mixed use, residential and commercial/employment development (c.49,275 sq.m GFA excluding undercroft) within 4 no. blocks ranging in height from 6 to 10 storeys. The development will provide 436 no. apartments (all with individual private open spaces) consisting of: 2 no. studios, 180 no. 1-beds, 158 no. 2-beds and 96 no. 3-beds. The development will also include: internal residential amenity spaces (c.375.3 sq.m in total); community library (c.352.1 sq.m); creche (c.359.1 sq.m), and 4 no. commercial/employment units (c.1,226.6 sq.m) comprising 2 office/co-working units (c.435.8 sq.m in total), medical centre (with ancillary pharmacy)(c.674.1 sq.m) and café (c.116.7 sq.m). • Block A - 9 to 10 storeys in height and will provide 81 no. residential units. • Block B - 9 to 10 storeys in height and will provide 137 no. residential units • Block C - 8 to 10 storeys in height and will provide 85 no. residential units • Block D - 6 storeys in height and will provide 133 no. residential units. Upgrades to the western side of the Parkmore Estate Road and along the Long Mile Road and Robinhood Road to provide a variety of pedestrian/ cyclist access points to the development and with vehicular access provided from the Estate Road with associated upgrades to the Estate entrance. The development will also include 173 no. car parking spaces within 2 no. undercroft car parks on site and including 12 no. parking spaces (for the commercial units) along the Long Mile Road frontage. Provision of 1,040 cycle parking spaces. Provision of public and communal open spaces, landscaping, boundary treatments, plant areas, waste management areas, and services provision (including ESB substations), and all associated works required to enable this development including connection to the Uisce Eireann network. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

Retention of an existing 18m high telecommunications support structure carrying antennas and link dishes together with ground based equipment and security fencing at site adjacent to Rose Confectionary Ltd.

Change of use from light industrial/warehouse to recreation facility (climbing gym), internal reconfiguration to provide coffee dock, toilets & staff facilities and minor elevational changes (front and sides).

Erect 293sq.m of photovoltaic panels on the roof of existing unit with all associated site works.