SD23A/0036

Removal of the three existing grounds keeping sheds and a portacabin unit and replacement of these with a new single building facility in the same location to contain all staff and storage requirements for the groundskeeping and maintenance of the Belgard Castle Estate; The proposed building is 795sq.m in area and consists of areas for storage of machinery ground maintenance equipment, general storerooms and a mechanical and electrical plant room; A part mezzanine floor will provide for additional storage space at first floor; Staff facilities to be provided include for an office area, a canteen, changing/locker rooms with toilets and showers; Externally there will a vehicle and equipment wash area, general hardstanding and staff car parking; Associated civil works include connections to a rainwater storage and connection to a RW soakaway, and a connection to the existing mains for foul water services; The building will be clad in green corrugated sheeting, while burnt timber sheeting will clad the staff area, which will also have a sedum green room. A roof mounted PV array, heat pump technology, rainwater storage and all associated site works also form part of the application; Belgard Castle is a protected structure Ref 206, and a recorded monument - reference SMR DU021-026