Amendments to previously approved scheme Plan Ref 20/1087; the proposed amendments consist of: a) repositioning of ESB substation to a central location within the site space and associated site works, b) an additional 2-bed bungalow on the location of the previously approved ESB substation site including an additional car parking space and associated site works, c) amendment of the landscaping to the approved Exclusion Zone, omitting allotments and associated shed and replacement with Biodiversity Area and path to the eastern boundary of the site adjacent to the Varty Trail, d) reduced glazing to the rear elevations of the approved Commercial Blocks, e) replacement of 2-bed single storey units 31 and 32 at entrance of the approved residential estate with a block of 4 no. 2storey 2-bed terraced houses and associated site works with 4 no. car parking spaces and bin and bike storage

Proposed amendments consist of: A) repositioning of ESB substation to a central location within the site space and associated site works

Amendments to 10. no. four bedroom houses, 37 no. three bedroom houses & 2 no. two bedroom houses, site levels and finished floor levels and associated site works previously approved under Reg. Ref 20/1087. The proposed amendments consist of 1) Lowering of site levels to reduce "cut and fill" during construction and better position the dwellings in the landscape; 2) Minor elevational and internal layout changes; 3) Removal of first floor balconies to all dwelling units; 4) Changing in-situ bin and bicycle stores to bespoke proprietary system; 5) Changing aluminium window, gutter and downpipe materials to UPVC; 6) Changing roof slate to similar profile concrete tiles 7) Changing granite pavers to concrete pavers in shared surface area.

The demolition of the existing agricultural shed (12 sq m) and the construction of a mixed-use development comprising 59 no. residential units (10 no. four bedroom houses, 37 no. three bedroom houses, 2 no. two bedroom houses, 1 no. three bedroom apartment, 6 no. two bedroom apartments and 3 no. one bedroom apartments) and 4 no. commercial units (95.8 sq m, 224.35 sq m, 125.95 sq m and 140.79 sq m) to accommodate a mix of uses to include a café, 2 no. retail units (Class 1) and medical or health services (Class 8). The commercial uses will be clustered around a proposed 'village green' (345 sq m) which is connected to the Main Street. The development will also include the repositioning of the existing access to the site, 137 no. ancillary car parking spaces; hard and soft landscaping including ancillary allotments; lighting; balconies facing South, East and West; solar panels; boundary treatments; ESB substation; changes in level; and all associated site development works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this Planning Application