Change of use of existing ground, first and loft floor levels from office use to childcare service facility, with minor internal alterations and upgrading of the fire escape stairs to include a new smoke vent to the rear face of the pitched roof.

The proposed development is an amendment application to Reg Ref D20A/0295 Ref ABP-307800-20 and, which will consist of converting the permitted retail unit of 77sqm into a 1 bedroom apartment of 59sqm.

Permission. The development will consist of (i) demolition of existing two storey office building (office use permitted under Reg. Ref. 93A/1440; (ii) construction of a four storey mixed-use development, comprising retail and residential use consisting of: (a) retail unit (77.55sq.m) at ground floor level; (b) 1 no. one-bed apartment at ground floor level; (b) 1 no. one bed apartment at first floor level; (c) 1 no. three bed duplex unit at first and second floor level; and (d) 1 no. three bed duplex unit at second and third floor level. Each unit to be provided with private amenity space, comprising balcony or terrace (5.2sq.m to 19.8 sq.m); (iii) the provision of 2 no. car parking spaces to the rear of the site and the provision of internal bike store (9.3sq.m); and (iv) The development also includes landscaping, SuDS drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.