Planning precedent report

Permission for change of use from creche to dwelling house permitted under plan ref 15/1307 and ABP Ref: PL27.248401 as extended by plan ref 22/540 on a site of c.0.0387ha at Bellevue Hill, Delgany, Co. Wicklow, the development will consist of the change of use and internal alterations, and omission of external boiler area of a childcare facility to a 4 bedroom 2 storey dwelling house, all assoc site development works including 2 no. car parking spaces

Amendments to the previously permitted residential development (An Bord Pleanala Reference No. PL27.248401 / Wicklow Co. Co. File Register Reference No. 15/1307). The amendments will consist of the following: A) An amendment to the layout of 36 no. previously permitted dwellings (no. 19 to 34 inclusive, 54 to 60 inclusive and 72 to 84 inclusive) for the construction of 10 no. additional dwellings. The amended development will consist of 92 no. new single, two and three storey dwellings including 5 no. 4 bed detached dwellings, 14 no. 4 bed semi-detached dwellings, 44 no. 3 bed semi-detached dwellings, 28 no. 3 bed terraced dwellings and 1 no. 2 bed terraced dwelling. The proposal includes the omission of previously permitted houses types A, B, E & F and the inclusion of new houses types J1, M1 & N; B) The position of previously permitted dwelling no's 43 to 53 inclusive are to be moved south. The alignment of the internal estate road and public open space in front of these dwellings is to be amended accordingly; C) The position of the previously permitted northern site boundary wall and fencing is proposed to be moved; D) The proposed alteration to previously permitted house type H (previously permitted dwelling no's 47, 48 & 49). The 2 no. type H end of terrace 3 bed dwellings are to be reduced in gross floor area from 103.8sqm to 101.7sqm; E) The previously permitted 3m high boundary wall with the convent land on the southeast site boundary is to be reduced in height to provide a 1.8m high capped and rendered blockwork wall; F) A 10sqm extension to the rear of the previously permitted creche. The new gross floor area is to be 154sqm with a proposed increase in childcare capacity from 23 to 25 child spaces

The construction of a two storey detached dwelling, including the formation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access on the L1030 together with all relevant site works

Extension of appropriate period of PRR 15/1307 (89 two storey dwellings including 25 no. 4 bed detached dwellings, 28 no. 4 bed semi-detached dwellings, 18 no. 3 bed semi-detached dwellings, 6 no. 3 bed terraced dwellings and 12 no. 2 bed terraced dwellings; for the removal of existing stables, out-buildings and the partial removal and change of use of the existing dwelling (Richview House) to a creche (275sqm) including 8 no. surafce car parking space, bin storage, cycle parking and external play area; for the construction of an ESB substation and switchroom (25sqm); for all boundary walls and fences, proposed vehicular and pedestrian entrances to the development off Bellevue Hill and associated signage, internal estate road, visitor surface car parking, footpaths, hard and soft landscaping and all site services above and below ground including connection to existing services.)

Removal of all chimney structures from all house types. Removal of proposed PV/solar panels from all house types. Removal of hardwood canopy structures from some house types. Replacing proposed pressed metal standing seam to dormer windows, projections and canopies with concrete tiles finish. Replacing proposed precast concrete window cills to all windows with aluminium pressed metal cills. Changes to selected brick location along building elevations. Changes to fenestration location and design (windows and doors). Minor changes to ridge heights in some dwellings. Minor revisions to footpath and landscape arrangements. All together with associated works including drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments, private and public open space areas

Construction of a two storey flat roof extension to the rear and located on the eastern side of the existing dwelling (91sqm), for hard and soft landscaping and for all associated site works including the blocking of the existing vehicular entrance to the property off Bellevue Hill with the construction of a new boundary wall