Planning precedent report

For amendments to previously granted planning permission (Planning Reference: P24/60414) at Ballymurtagh, Shannon Free Zone West, Shannon, Co. Clare. The amendments include: 1. Realignment of the northern site boundary to the north of permitted Building 01; 2. Repositioning and reduction in the floor area of Building 01 (from 3,905 m² to 3677 m²); 3. Increase in the floor area of Building 02 (from 6,010 m² to 6509m²). 4. Reduction in car parking spaces from previously permitted 286 spaces to 285 spaces. 5. Associated site works required to facilitate the above amendments, including adjustments to parking and landscaping, as necessary. The permitted development consists of the construction of two light industrial buildings with ancillary office space, yard areas, refuse stores, car parking, bicycle parking, ESB substations, a switch room, and associated site works. Permission is also sought to retain flexibility in the subdivision of the buildings as follows: Building 01 (Floor area amended from previously granted 3905m² to reduced area of 3,677 m²). Option A: (Amended floor area 3677m²) One unit with ancillary yard and refuse/plant store. Option B: (Amended Unit 01 floor area 1834.5m²), (Amended Unit 02 floor area 1842.5m²), Two units with individual yards and refuse/plant stores. Building 02 (Floor area amended from previously granted 6010m² to increased area of 6,509 m²) Option A: (Amended floor area 6509m²) One unit with ancillary yard and refuse store. Option B: (Amended Unit 01 floor area 4318.5m²), (Amended Unit 02 floor area 2190.5 m²), Two units with individual yards and refuse stores. Option C: (Amended Unit 01 floor area 2176m²), (Amended Unit 02 floor area 2142.4 m²) & (Amended Unit 03 floor area 2190.6 m²), Three units with individual yards and refuse stores.

For development which consists of the construction of two light industrial facilities with ancillary office space, yard spaces, refuse stores with carparking, bicycle parking, ESB substations, switch room and associated site works. Permission is sought for Building 01 the industrial and office facility to have the flexibility to be subdivided as follows: Option A: One No. Unit (Area: 3905m²) with Ancillary Yard and Refuse/Plant Store. Option B: Two No. Units (Units 01 Area: 1953 m²) (Unit 02 Area: 1952m²) with Ancillary Yards and Two No. Refuse/Plant Stores. Permission is sought for Building 02 the industrial and office facility to have the flexibility to be subdivided as follows: Option A: One No. Unit (Area: 6010m²) with Ancillary Yard and Refuse Store. Option B: Two No. Units (Units 01 Area: 3985m²) (Unit 02 Area: 2025m²) with Two No. Ancillary Yards and Two No. Refuse Stores. Option C: Three No. Units (Area Unit 01: 2025m² / Area Unit 02: 1960m² / Area Unit 03: 2025m²) with Three No. Ancillary Yards and Three No. Refuse Stores. Other works include the provision of 286 No. carparking spaces which include accessible spaces, EV charging areas and set-down areas with vehicular and HGV access points to the perimeter of site. Secure bicycle parking spaces, refuse stores with roof level and site level external service areas, roof and ground mounted photo voltaic panels, building signage with all ancillary landscaping and associated site works and services. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

For alterations to the front and rear elevations of an existing industrial building; for the construction of 38 no. additional car parking spaces to the front and rear of the existing building and associated site works

For the construction of a vehicle testing centre, ancillary offices and associated site works

For development which will consist of; the construction of advertising on the North elevation of the existing building, including 1.) an advertising billboard of 18.6 sqm and 2.) a cockpit of a plane projecting 3820mm from the façade of the building and all ancillary site works above and below ground

To construct a new site entrance to the previously permitted NCT centre under Planning Application Reference No. P20/700