2360285: The change of use of existing ground floor commercial unit to 2 no. apartments (1 no. 2 bed apartment and 1 no. 1 bed apartment) with associated alterations to elevations and all ancillary works

Refusal reasons

Conditions

• 1Development carried out in accordance with plans received 04/12/2023, as amended by FI received 12/04/2024 and 21/05/2024.Compliance
• 2Flood risk management measures detailed in FI received 12/04/2024 strictly adhered to and implemented in full.Environment Ecology
• 3Permission authorises development as detailed in plans/particulars received by Planning Authority.Compliance
• 4Landscaping, open space, grassed areas, tree planting per Site Layout Plan. Tree planting in first available planting season, protect from damage, replace failures within 5 years.Landscaping Boundary
• 5External finishes/colours of bin store agreed in writing. Front elevation wall finishes match existing. Revised elevations for replacement windows/doors at front elevation submitted for written agreement prior to commencement.Design Materials
• 6Car and bicycle parking per Site Layout Plan and Carlow County Development Plan. Consult Municipal District Engineer and Active Travel Department to agree layout/design of ramped and continuous footpath at Abbey Street prior to commencement.Traffic Access
• 7Development shall not impair existing land/roadside drainage. Entrance maintained for uninterrupted flow. No surface water runoff discharged to adjoining road/properties. All surface water collected/disposed to soakways or surface water system on site per BS 8301:1985 and BRE Digest 365 with inspection manhole covers.Wastewater Drainage
• 8Only clean, uncontaminated surface water discharged to soakpits/surface water system. Only foul waste/soiled water discharged to public foul sewer system.Wastewater Drainage
• 9Sign Uisce Éireann connection agreement/self-lay agreement prior to commencement. Comply with Uisce Éireann CDS Technical Documentation. New/revised Connection Agreement required if impact significant. Connections subject to Uisce Éireann Capital Investment Programme constraints.Water Services
• 10Access provided for disabled including wheelchair disabled, having regard to Building Regulations, 'Building for Everyone' and 'Access for the Disabled' guidelines.Compliance
• 11Do not interfere with public road/footpath without agreement with Municipal District Engineer. Submit Road Opening Licence application for any opening in adjacent public road/footpath per Guidelines for Managing Openings in Public Roads 2017.Traffic Access
• 12Adequate off-carriageway parking for all development traffic during construction. No parking along public road. Prevent muck/dirt/debris on public road. Maintain neat/litter-free site. Noise/dust emissions not impair amenities beyond site boundary. No materials on public road without prior written agreement. Removed material disposed at licenced facilities by licenced operators.Construction Management