SD21A/0218
Modifications to the permitted retail unit (part-constructed), as permitted under Reg. Ref. SD19A/0345, Reg. Ref. SD20A/0322 and Reg. Ref. SD21A/0071, comprising of amendments to the permitted internal layout; the relocation of permitted AOV to serve fire escape stair and the addition of a lift overrun at mezzanine roof-level; and amendments to permitted fenestration, elevations and facades, including the provision of 1 internal illuminated 'signage zone' and 1 external 'signage zone' at the main entrance (north east elevation); relocation of the permitted ESB substation access doors; the allocation of 2 permitted car parking spaces as 'click and collect' car parking spaces; the reconfiguration of 8 car parking spaces and cycle parking provision to facilitate the relocation of 1 trolley bay; alterations to permitted site lighting and landscaping; all associated site development works with no change to the quantum of car or cycle parking provided as part of the overall development on foot of this proposal on a site principally bounded by: Stocking Avenue to the north; an internal access road associated with the White Pines residential development to the east; and Stocking Wood residential scheme to the south and west.
Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered acceptable as the modifications are minor in nature, consistent with the 'Local Centre' zoning objective, and do not significantly alter the design or scale of the previously permitted scheme or negatively impact residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed modifications to the retail unit are minor in scale and do not fundamentally change the character of the previously permitted development.
- The development will not have a significant adverse impact on the visual or residential amenities of the surrounding area or on local biodiversity.
- Third-party concerns regarding wastewater capacity and contravention of green buffers are unsubstantiated, as Irish Water has no objection and the site is separated from the M50 buffer zone.