Planning precedent report

To carry out the following development: Up-grading of the public realm of O'Connell Square, comprising shared surfacing in natural stone materials; street furniture; feature street lighting; interactive pavement fountains with tapered step surround; demountable umbrella structures; tree planting; signage and all ancillary site works. Up-grading of the public realm of High Street, comprising shared surfacing in natural stone materials; replacement street lighting; street furniture; signage and all ancillary site works. Up-grading of the public realm of Bank Place, comprising re-surfacing of footways in natural stone materials; replacement street lighting; street furniture; tree planting; signage and all ancillary works. Up-grading of the public realm of Old Barrack Street, comprising re-surfacing of footways in natural stone materials; replacement street lighting; signage and all ancillary works. Up-grading of the public realm of Barrack Square, comprising shared surfacing in natural stone materials; street furniture; feature street lighting; lightweight canopy structure; tree planting; signage and all ancillary site works. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on the projects. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening determination has been made and concludes that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising form the proposed development. Ennis is a recorded monument and place (RMP) and is classified as an historic town by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. These works are located within an Architectural Conservation Area and there are a number of Protected Structures within the vicinity. An Archaeological Impact Assessment has been carried out on the projects in recognition of the National Monuments (amendment) Acts 1930-2014; Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) established under section 12 of the National Monuments (amendment) Act 1994; Architectural Heritage (national inventory) and Historic Monuments (miscellaneous provisions) Act 1999.

Of the mural as painted on external rear gable wall and external side wall. The above area is within an architectural conservation area

Sought as follows (a) Change of use of existing un-used restaurant (previously known as 'Bistro on the Lane') to a 3 bedroom residential apartment. (b) To demolish existing single storey annex (c) Refurbish and carry out mainly internal building modifications (d) all other associated site works and services (No 6 Chapel Lane is a listed protected structure RPS No. 772)

For change of use of first floor ancillary storage/office area originally associated with ground floor commercial unit to apartment unit

For development of a protected structure located in an archaeological conservation area. The development will consist of restoration / replacement of front windows / front facade, restoration / replacement and renovation of the building, partial removal of rear facade to facilitate an extension to the rear of the building and all associated ancillary works, connections to services and site works

For development regarding a protected structure located in an archaeological conservation area. The development will consist of change of use from hair salon into a restaurant / take-away including a 2-storey extension to rear and related works, restoration / replacement of front windows / front façade, restoration / replacement and enlargement of shop front and fascia width, removal of existing first and second floor, restoration of internal walls, partial removal of rear façade and projecting shop signage ( 800 x 800mm)