20341: Planning permission for a two storey side extension to the existing Child & Family Agency building within the grounds of St. Dympna's Hospital to accommodate consultation & office space. 18 No. additional car parking spaces, 14 No. bicycle parking spaces, and all associated site & development works at St. Dympna's Hospital Campus, Athy Road, Carlow. The proposed works are located within the curtilage of St. Dympna's Hospital (Athy Road) which is a Protected Structure (NIAH 1000751 / RPS CT25) and within the curtilage of The Gate Lodge, St. Dympna's Hospital which is a Protected Structure (NIAH 1000752 / RPS CT31)

Refusal reasons

Conditions

• , Development must be carried out in accordance with the applicant's submitted report, plans and particulars received on 1 October 2020, save as amended by the attached conditions.Compliance
• , Permission is limited to the development detailed in the submitted plans and does not authorise any other development on the site.Compliance
• , Prior to commencement, full details and samples of all external treatments and finishes for the extension (including photomontages, colours, textures and specifications) must be submitted and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.Design Materials
• , Landscaping must follow the approved Landscape Design Proposal (Drawing No. 0920Tus-Car.CoCo-PP01). Retained trees/shrubs must be protected/fenced during construction. Works phased before/during the first planting season post-completion. Damaged vegetation replaced within 3 years. Hard landscaping and seating details submitted for agreement.Landscaping Boundary
• , Prior to commencement, plans detailing boundary wall treatments for 'pocket' gardens (heights, materials, high-quality finishes) must be submitted and agreed in writing, including photomontages and specifications. No development may commence until this condition is met.Design Materials
• , No development above roof level (including plant, tanks, ducts, aerials, etc.) is permitted unless authorised by a further grant of planning permission.Other
• , Car parking area must be structured, drained, hard-topped and marked. Prior to commencement, full details of lighting (types, locations, numbers) must be submitted and agreed with the Roads and Planning Authorities. Lighting must be positioned/angled to minimise overspill to adjoining residences.Traffic Access
• , The applicant must consult the Chief Fire Officer prior to commencement and strictly comply with all fire safety requirements for the permitted development.Compliance
• , Development must not impair existing land/roadside drainage. Road entrance must maintain uninterrupted drainage flow. No surface water runoff to public roads/footpaths/properties, and no external surface water into the site. All surface water collected/disposed to on-site soakways or surface water system per B.S. 8301:1985 and BRE Digest 365, with inspection manhole covers.Wastewater Drainage
• , No development over the existing customer side watermain. The watermain must be diverted so no part of the development is built over it.Water Services
• , Disabled access, including for wheelchair users, must be provided in accordance with Building Regulations, 'Building for Everyone A Universal Design Approach' and 'Access for the Disabled' (NRB Nos. 1-3).Traffic Access
• , Service poles requiring relocation must be moved prior to construction at the applicant's expense. All ESB, telephone, service lines and cables must be underground unless otherwise agreed. Applicant to arrange relocation of ESB/Telecom poles in consultation with relevant authorities prior to commencement.Traffic Access