Planning precedent report

For change of use from shop as granted under previous permission P97/53 to Laundrette at premises

To change the use of a first floor commercial unit to a studio apartment, and to construct an extension to the rear of the apartment, located within a building presently being renovated, with all associated site works

To carry out proposed works at the following Laneway locations: River Lane; Enright's Bow; Halloran's Lane; Brady's Lane; Barrett's Lane; Salthouse Lane; Brewery Lane; Howley's Lane; Fahy's Lane; Cabey's Lane; Curtin's Lane; Merchant's Square; Chapel Lane; Murry's Lane; Lysaght's Lane; Thompson's Lane; Arthur's Row; Scabby Lane; Shank's Lane; Post Office Lane; McDonnell's Row; McNamara Lane; Quin's Bow; Cooke's Lane; Westby's Lane; Bindon Lane; Old Friary Lane and Lane to Harmony Row. The development will consist of 1. Up-grading of the public realm of Parnell Street, from High Street in the east to Carmody Street in the west, including re-surfacing in natural stone materials; street furniture; replacement street lighting; replacement signage, new signage and signage restoration and all ancillary site works. 2. Up-grading of the public realm of the Laneways, including where appropriate re-surfacing in mostly natural stone materials; replacement street lighting; provision of bin stores and barrel plinths; replacement signage, new signage and signage restoration and all ancillary site works. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on these projects. An environmental Impact Assessment ( EIA ) screening determination has been made and concludes that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development.. Ennis is a recorded monument and place (RMP) and is classified as a historic town by the Archaelogical Survey of Ireland. These works are located within the Ennis Architectural Conservation Area ( ACA) and would materially affect the character of the ACA. There are a number of Protected Structures within the vicinity. An Archaelogical Impact Assessment has been carried out on the projects.

For development regarding a protected structure located in an archaeological conservation area. The development will consist of change of use from hair salon into a restaurant / take-away including a 2-storey extension to rear and related works, restoration / replacement of front windows / front façade, restoration / replacement and enlargement of shop front and fascia width, removal of existing first and second floor, restoration of internal walls, partial removal of rear façade and projecting shop signage ( 800 x 800mm)

For development of a protected structure located in an archaeological conservation area. The development will consist of restoration / replacement of front windows / front facade, restoration / replacement and renovation of the building, partial removal of rear facade to facilitate an extension to the rear of the building and all associated ancillary works, connections to services and site works

For change of use of first floor ancillary storage/office area originally associated with ground floor commercial unit to apartment unit