Planning precedent report

Attic conversion for storage with three velux windows to the front roof slope and two velux windows to the rear roof slope.

Attic conversion for storage, including three rooflights to the rear roof slope and two gable windows. Single-storey, sloped-roof rear extension with rooflight, and new elongated horizontal window at ground floor level to the side.

Construction of a two storey creche / childcare facility of c. 778sq.m as well as single storey bin store and connections to existing services; Access will be from the existing constructed entrance onto Newcastle Boulevard and cycle and car parking are as permitted (under TA06S.305343 & ABP305343-19); This application will replace and supersede the permitted creche of c. 518sq.m (under ABP References, TA06S.305343 & ABP305343-19).

Demolition of the existing dwelling (c. 235sq.m) and associated structures and the construction of a residential development of 39 dwellings comprising of (a) 15 two storey houses consisting of 14 three bedroom dwellings (House Types B1, B2, mid terraced B2s - end terrace) and 1 two storey four bedroom detached dwelling (House Type D4); (b) 24 duplex apartment/apartments in 2 three storey buildings - Block 1 located in the southern part of the site bounded by Burgage street to the east and Newcastle Boulevard to the south comprising 8 two bedroom apartments and 8 three bedroom 2 storey duplex apartments. Block 2 is located in the northern part of the site bounded by Burgage street to the east and the Main street to the north comprising 4 two bedroom apartments and 4 three bedroom 2 storey duplex apartments; (c) Open space, hard and soft landscaping (including public lighting & boundary treatment), communal open space for duplex apartments and apartments; along with single storey bicycle/bin stores and ESB substations; The proposal includes revisions to the permitted open space (under TA06S.305343 & ABP305343-19); (d) 3 Vehicular access points from Burgage Street (comprising car parking court to the south for Duplex building 1, car parking court to the north for Duplex building 2 and centrally access through the site which connects with the extension of Graydon Crescent) along with the provision of surface car parking (61 spaces), surface cycle spaces 74 spaces and 6 motorcycle spaces; (e) Provision of attenuation measures, connection to water supply, and provision of foul drainage infrastructure and all ancillary site development/construction/landscaping works; (f) 2 temporary (for 3 years) marketing signage structures, 1 located at the junction of Burgage Street and Main Street and 1 at the junction of Burgage street to the east and Newcastle Boulevard.

(1) The demolition of 5 structures on site, total area measuring 359sq.m, comprising 2 habitable dwellings and 3 associated outbuildings/sheds located to the northwest of the site; (2) development of 406 residential homes; (3) a childcare facility (518sq.m GFA); (4) 1 commercial unit (67.7sq.m GFA); (5) reservation of a school site (1.5ha); (6) new vehicular, cycle and pedestrain access from Main Street; (7) continuation of Newcastle Boulevard forming part of a new east-west link street; (8) a new Public Park (2ha); (9) pocket parks and greenway together with associated internal access roads, pedestrain and cycle paths and linkages; (10) 1 single storey marketing suite (81sqm) and signage (including hoarding) during the construction phase of development only and (11) all associated site and development works.The overall site comprises lands to the south of Main Street (c.15ha) together with 3 additional infill sites at the corner of Burgage Street and Newcastle Boulevard (c. 0.8ha); No. 32 Ballynakelly Edge (c.0.05ha); and Ballynakelly Rise (c.0.18ha)

Option of the inclusion of an ancillary single storey garden room structure (c.12.5sq.m) in gardens of permitted dwellings under planning Reg. Ref. ABP-305343-19.