Planning precedent report

Permission for the change of use from commercial / retail to residential use (2 No. 1 bed studio apartments) at basement and ground floor of No. 41 & 42, Dublin Street (junction of Cox's Lane) with bicycle & refuse storage. Planning permission is also sought for 4 No. 1 bed studio apartments at first and second floor to replace existing residential accommodation, new facade on street level at No. 42 Dublin Street, connection to existing services and all associated site works within the curtilage of a protected structure(s)

To demolish existing two No. derelict two storey dwellings to the rear of No. 41 & No. 42 Dublin Street and Cox's Lane and construct 4 No. two bedroom, two and a half storey residential units, associated car parking, green area and connection to existing services. Planning permission is also sought for a change if use at No. 41 and No. 42 Dublin Street (junction of Cox's Lane) from existing commercial/retail use with residential units at first and second floor, to office use at basement and ground floor level, reinstate first and second floor residential use with new access from Cox's Lane, revised ground floor facade to No. 42, demolition of existing single storey structure to rear (No.41) and construction of 2 No. two bedroom, two and a half storey residential units, associated parking and bicycle storage, connection to existing services, refuse storage, general landscaping, new footpath and all associated site works within the curtilage of a protected structure(s).

A single-storey modular unit comprising of a toilet and shower block, link roof and all associated site works at the rear of the Capuchin Friary, 43 Dublin Street, Carlow, R93 PH27. The proposed development consists of works to a protected structure (Protected Structure Ref: CT44 Carlow Town) and is located within the Dublin Street Architectural Conservation Area

Permission for a change of use of existing first floor storage area to residential use with ground floor access, additional external openings and balconies, refuse storage area and all associated site works

Change of use of existing first floor storage area to residential use with ground floor access, additional external openings, refuse storage area and all associated site works

Retention of demolition & reconstruction of the original two storey building at 25 Dublin Street, Carlow on a site extended to 533m2. The proposed building, including the rear two storey extension, has a gross floor area of 174.2m2 consisting of a ground floor shop of 31.6m2 with ancillary storage and kitchen areas to the rear of 44.1m2. The first floor consists of a dwelling extending to 98.5m2. 2 car parking spaces will be provided at the rear of the building.