Planning precedent report

Change of use of the permitted pharmacy unit (approx. 251sq.m net) as granted under parent planning ref. S020A/0037 and previous change of use planning ref. SD21A/0311 to use as part Pharmacy (approx. 75 sq.m net) and part Medical Centre (approx. 176 sq.m.) with all associated internal and external layout alterations to facilitate this change of use; internal layout changes at ground floor include the partitioning of both units, external layout changes include the provision of an additional window on the south elevation and additional signage on north, south east and west elevations totalling 13 sq.m. with proposed opening hours 7am-7pm 7 days a week.

Change of use of the permitted cafe unit (approx. 225sq.m net) as granted under ref. S020A/0037 to use as a pharmacy (approx. 251sq.m net) and all associated internal and external layout alterations to facilitate this change of use; internal layout changes at ground floor include the removal of the internal escape stair and internal lobby from the permitted layout; inclusion of an accessible WC at first floor level within the permitted community use space (area not affected by subject application); external alterations include amendments to the external glazing to replace permitted access doors with solid glazing (no alteration to appearance) and the provision of an external plant space at first floor level with a 1200mm high louvre screen.

Installation of freestanding traditional style heritage trail information signs at Newcastle Community Centre opposite Tower House on Athgoe Road, bottom of new school road, Ballynakelly bus stop, top of Grant's Drive in Greenogue Ind. Estate, outside Peamount FC, St. Finian's GAA club access road, outside Glebe estate on Peamount Road; wall mounted traditional style heritage trail information signs on boundary wall of original St. Finian's National School and of St. Finian's Catholic Church (both protected structures).

First floor extension over single storey to front, side and rear of existing house with new hipped roof; Single storey extension to front lounge with new roof canopy over and providing an open porch; Single storey extension to rear of house; Attic conversion with projecting dormer window to rear and all associated site works.

Amendments to a previously permitted development (Reg SD20A/0037); relocation of the staff welfare and ancillary office accommodation to a new approx. 192sq.m first floor mezzanine level within the permitted anchor supermarket unit; relocation of the staff welfare and office accommodation to mezzanine level will allow for additional warehouse floor space at the ground floor level (approx. 150sq.m increase; there is no proposed increase to the net retail floor space; external amendments to the permitted elevations including glazing and material changes; 2 roof lights will also be provided at roof level; no other changes are proposed to the anchor supermarket unit or the remainder of the development permitted under Reg. SD20A/0037.

Demolition of 3 existing structures on site (total c.226sq.m) comprising of 1 habitable house and 2 associated outbuildings/sheds (permitted under Ref. ABP-305343-19), and the construction of 1 double storey (c.9.2m overall height) retail development in the form of a convenience supermarket (GFA c.1,759sq.m); 1 two storey mixed-use building (c.10.7m overall height) comprising of a café (c.225sq.m) at ground floor and a community centre at the first floor (c.140sq.m) with associated ground floor access (total GFA c.468sq.m); an ESB sub-station (c.22sq.m); the anchor supermarket unit will provide for a net retail sales area of c.1,222sq.m; a warehouse of c.200sq.m; welfare area of c.190sq.m including ancillary office accommodation; a delivery and loading dock; service yard; customer lobby and wc and entrance lobby; the development shall also provide for 98 car parking spaces and 50 bicycle parking spaces; advertising structures and signage (totalling c.81sq.m); new pedestrian and cyclist connections; public realm areas; refuse storage; a trolley shelter; new priority controlled junction at Main Street; a new access road and shared pedestrian/cyclist greenlink from Main Street (permitted under Ref. ABP-305343-19); vehicular entrances to the surface car park and service yard; all associated site development, site services and landscape works at Lands at Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin, bordered by Main Street to the north, Orchard Grove to the east, greenfield land to the south and residential properties fronting Main Street to the west (new road will be adjacent to 1 Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.)