Planning precedent report

Erection of exterior 2.5m high platform lift and a series of ramps to connect Building D and the upper levels of Building C and the platform lift. 2 further ramps at entrances to Building A. Works are to provide wheelchair access for disabled child and improve universal access to the school

Roof window to front elevation of existing non habitable storage attic conversion all with associated ancillary works

Retention of roof window to front elevation of existing non habitable storage attic conversion

The provision of 133 residential units comprising 117 no. terraced, detached and semi-detached two storey houses (21 no. two bed units, 48 no. three bed units and 48 no. 4 bed units); 16 duplex apartments in 2 no. three storey blocks (8 no. two bed and 8 no. three bed apartments). The main vehicular access to the development will be provided from the existing roundabout junction at the R764 to the west of the site. Provision for future pedestrian connections to adjoining lands is also proposed at the northern and eastern boundaries. Existing residential boundaries along the western side of the R764 (including the boundary of Dawn Cottage - a Protected Structure) and proposed to be realigned to provide for a footpath into the centre of Ashford town. Associated upgrades to 2 no. pedestrian crossings are also proposed. Associated infrastructure site and drainage works include foul and surface water drainage, 2 no. attenuation tanks: 263 no. car parking spaces, 4 no. bin and cycle stores, 1 no. bin store, 2 no. ESB substations. The proposal includes all other landscaping, servicing and associated works above and below ground

Outdoor seating area ancillary to the existing bistro and associated works

Residential scheme of 98 no. housing units and landscaping works to facilitate public park use over a total application site area of 6.84 ha. The residential accommodation proposed consists of 82 no. detached and semi-detached one, one and a half and two storey houses (36 no. 4 bedroom, 39 no. 3 bedroom and 7 no. 2 bedroom units) and 8 no. 1 bedroom apartments with 8 no. 2 bedroom duplexes above in 2 no. three storey blocks. The proposed residential accommodation lies to the east of an existing wooded area (2.83 ha.) under the control of the applicant and intended to be utilised as a community park that will be open to all. As part of the development, this wooded area will be subject to landscaping works (1.96 ha.) to facilitate the community park use. Vehicular access to the proposed development will be from the R772 via new roundabout junction and a new footpath is proposed along the application site boundary from that roundabout on the eastern side of the R772. Development will include all associated site infrastructure; potable water, foul and surface water drainage and attenuation; public lighting, landscaping works and all associated site development works above and below ground. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)