DUNDALK TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF JOINT PLANNING AND MONTHLY MEETING OF DUNDALK TOWN COUNCIL, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TOWN HALL, DUNDALK, ON TUESDAY 28th AUGUST 2007.
PRESENT
Councillor J. D’arcy, Chairman, presided.
ALSO PRESENT
Cllr. E. O’Boyle, Cllr. J. Ryan, Cllr. S. Keelan, Cllr. M. Bellew, Cllr. M. Dearey, Cllr. I. Dooley,
Cllr. S. Byrne, Cllr. G. Murphy, and Cllr. M. Grehan.
APOLOGIES
Councillor K. Meenan and Councillor N. Lennon.
IN ATTENDANCE
Ms. Joan Martin, County Manager
Mr. Frank Pentony, Town Clerk.
Ms. C. Duff, Town Engineer.
Mr. D. Storey, Senior Executive Officer
Mr. J. Byrne, Administrative Officer, Housing & Planning Officer
Ms. Karen Hamilton, Acting Executive Planner
Ms. L. Quigley, Assistant Staff Officer
The Meeting commenced at 7.50pm with prayers.
393/07 Waterdown Developments Ltd Development at Ramparts Road P.D. Ref 06/296
Mr. Derry McPhillips, Developer and Mr. Tom Phillips, Architect, made a presentation to the Council in committee in relation to the submission of Further Information requested. Essentially they have removed the proposed residential element of the development and greatly reduced the height of the proposed development, in response to the submission/objections received to the original proposal. They answered a number of questions posed by the Members who welcomed the response made by the Developers in the Further Information submitted.
PLANNING AND RELATED MATTERS
394/07 07/143 Ibex 177 Apartments (11 No. 1 bed, 77 no. 2 bed,
2 Francis Street and 29 no. 3 bed) in 3 blocks with associated
Dundalk balconies and open space basement carpark
(163 spaces) with access off Rampart Road and
Seatown Place buildings will be 5 storeys in
height with a crèche at ground level of
Block C with associated play area
Seatown Place/Ramparts Road
Dundalk
On the proposition of Councillor M. Bellew, seconded by Councillor M. Grehan, it was agreed that this file be brought back to the September Planning Meeting.
395/07 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 07/181
It was noted that this application was invalid and was returned to the applicant.
396/07 07/182 Darren & Fiona Harrison Proposed alterations and a conservatory/sunroom
extension to side of existing end terrace house
proposed alterations to include attic conversion
with extension to roof at rear incorporating a flat roof
type extension to existing roof
165 Cedarwood Park
Coxes Demesne
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
397/07 07/183 Board of Management Extension at rear of school comprising one classroom
Gael Scoil Dun Dealgan and 4 resource rooms storeroom toilet facilities and all
associated site works
Muirhevanmor
Dundalk
On the proposition of Councillor J. D’arcy, seconded by Councillor E. O’Boyle, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
398/07 PLANNING APPLICATION NO.’S 07/184 AND 07/185
It was noted that these applications were invalid and were returned to the applicant.
399/07 07/186 Mary McGahon Demolition of derelict cottage and construction of
2 no. two storey terraced dwellings
135 Castletown Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
400/07 07/187 Rosemary Murphy First floor extension to side and two storey extension
to rear of existing semi-detached dwellinghouse
alterations to existing dwelling and associated works
61 Oaklawns
St. Alphonsus Road
Dundalk
On the proposition of Councillor M. Grehan, seconded by Councillor S. Keelan, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
401/07 07/188 Martin McCaughey 4 metre high retaining wall regrading of field and a new agricultural entrance
Benvista
Mount Avenue
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
402/07 07/189 Keith Duffy A change of use of a ground floor unit from its current
form of retail to office
Park House
Park Street
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
403/07 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 07/190
It was noted that this application was withdrawn.
404/07 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 07/191
It was noted that this application was invalid and was returned to the applicant.
405/07 07/192 Declan Flood Full planning permission to demolish existing single
storey extension to the rear of dwelling and construct
new single storey extension
20 Mary Street North
Townparks TD
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
406/07 07/193 Clem Gormley Installation of 2 number windows at ground floor level
to the side of the existing house
39 Chapel Street
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
407/07 07/194 Sarah McCarrick & Change of signage
Bernie Murphy 3 Earl Street
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
408/07 07/195 Margaret Grey Extension to existing dwellinghouse and conversion
of existing garage to living accommodation and all
associated site works
85 Willow Grove
Carrick Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
409/07 07/196 Malcolm Drake Change of shop front internal alterations at ground
floor level to existing toilets alterations to existing
kitchen layout and alterations to dining area
with associated site development works
61 & 62 Park Street
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
410/07 07/197 Ann & John McErlean Retention of existing single storey sunroom to rear
demolish existing storey structure to side
construction of new 2 storey extension to side with
bay window to front of same and construction single
storey extension to side conversion of attic space and
alterations to existing front elevation consisting of new
entrance porch
5 Dunmore
Avenue Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
411/07 07/198 Dalton McKevitt Alterations to existing entrance and construction of
new front boundary wall 1.5m high
St. Aubins
Avenue Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
412/07 07/199 Sean Murphy Full planning permission for the change of use of
existing general grocery store to “Fast Food” takeaway
Toberona
Castletown Townland
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
413/07 07/200 Dave Duffy Proposed extension to existing dwelling and
associated site development works
25 Headford
Mount Avenue
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
414/07 07/201 Patrick & Phyliss First floor extension to rear of dwelling with new
Garland dormer window to rear of existing roof to include
building over boundary wall with neighbouring house
no. 10
11 Cuchaulainn Terrace
Castletown Road
Dundalk
On the proposition of Councillor J. Ryan, seconded by Councillor M. Grehan, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 07/202
415/07 It was noted that this application was invalid and was returned to the applicant.
416/07 07/203 Muire NaGael Construction of 3 no. additional classrooms and
National School associated toilet and storage facilities the car
parking to the front to be extended to provide
3 no. additional car parking spaces
Willowdale
Bay Estate
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
417/07 07/204 Oliver Smith Proposed construction of a single storey log style
granny flat in the rear garden of existing dwelling
house with associated site works
53 Roulagh Villa
Dublin Road
Dundalk
On the proposition of Councillor J. Ryan, seconded by Councillor M. Grehan, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
418/07 07/205 Mairead McCourt Proposed retention and completion of
development and alterations to previously
granted planning permission Ref. No. (06/293
alterations and extension of existing
dwellinghouse consisting of a study and shower
room extension) the retention application relates
to 6m at ground floor comprising of a shower
room the alteration to previously granted
planning application relates to the construction of
a first floor extension over the granted study and
shower room extension consisting of a bedroom
and shower room
1 Suil Na Mara
Point Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
419/07 07/206 P & M Kierans Construction of one new ground floor extension to
side and rear of existing dwelling including one
living room to the rear of existing dwelling and
one living room to the side of the existing dwelling
and all associated site development works
Rosemount
80 Willow Grove
Carrick Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
420/07 07/207 Leo O’Donoghue Proposed domestic garage/shed
Milestone House
Newry Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
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421/07 07/208 Marion & Finnbar Dillon Extension to side and rear of my existing
premises and all associated siteworks
Oriel Auto Specialists
Inner Relief Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
422/07 07/209 Moffett Engineering Ltd The development will consist of a one storey
extension to loading area of existing factory
relocation of over ground oil storage with new
canopy over and new connection to existing petrol
interceptor and all ancillary and associated site
works
Brook Street
Ardee Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
423/07 07/210 Eamonn Gallagher A two storey extension to the east side elevation
resulting in front elevation changes
11 Glenwood Close
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
424/07 07/211 David Hazzard Planning permission is sought for the retention
of an existing driveway
51 Father Murray Park
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
425/07 07/212 Aidan Kinsella Full planning permission for restoration works
and two storey extension to rear incorporating
a basement
14 The Crescent
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
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426/07 07/213 Barry Begley Demolition of 1 no. existing dwellinghouse and
construction of 2 no. detached dormer style
dwellinghouses incorporating construction of
2 no. new site entrances new site boundaries
connection to public foul storm lines and all
associated site works
Hardys Lane
Marshes Upper
Blackrock
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
427/07 07/214 Kinler Developments Ltd The development will consist of 193 no.
residential dwellings that includes 134 no.
2 storey townhouses (73 no. 3 bed and 61 no.
4 bed units) and 59 no. apartments ranging from
3-4 storeys in height apartment building B1 is 4
storey over basement and comprises 11 no. units
(3 no. 1 bed, 7 no. 2 bed, 1 no. 3 bed) apartment
Building B2 is 4 storey over basement and
Comprises 11 no. units (3 no. 1 bed, 7 no. 2 bed,
1 no. 3 bed) Building C is a 4 storey over
Basement and comprises 21 no. units (6 no. 1
Bed, 13 no. 2 bed, 2 no. 3 bed) Buildings D is
3 storey and comprises 16 no. 2 bed units all
Apartment buildings incorporate balcony areas
With roof gardens on buildings B1 B2 and C open
Space areas and 397 no. car spaces are also
Proposed (75 no. underground and 322 no.
Surface) the proposed development also
comprises a 2 storey crèche facility (713m2) and
all associated site development works including
alterations to ground levels and raising of same
by c1.5m in central portion of site temporary
pumping station internal roads the demolition of
existing agricultural buildings landscaping and
boundary treatment access to the site will be
provided via Priorland Gardens off The Dublin
Road
Site at Priorland
Area P1
The Members had a number of concerns in relation to this application. In particular they were concerned about the impact on the wildlife habitat of the area and the potential for flooding. They requested that the developer be asked to attend the September planning meeting of the Council. On the proposition of Councillor M. Grehan, seconded by Councillor E. O’Boyle, it was requested that the draft south west sector drainage scheme be circulated to the Members of the Council
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428/07 07/215 H.S.E. The erection of new signage to the new
development granted under planning ref.
no. 00/245
Primary Care Unit
St. Alphonsus Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
429/07 07/216 Tom D’arcy Retention of sunroom and conservatory
extensions to the rear of an existing
dwellinghouse
Floraville
1 Avenue Road
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
430/07 07/217 Robert O’Hare Permission for development consisting part
demolition alteration and extension and new shop
front to an existing retail unit
27 & 28 Bridge Street
Dundalk
On the proposition of Councillor M. Grehan, seconded by Councillor J. D’arcy, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
431/07 07/218 Karen O’Hanlon The demolition of an existing single storey
extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse
permission for a front porch extension and a
two storey extension to the rear of the dwelling
house
14 Mulholland Avenue
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
432/07 07/219 Simon Communities Three single storey one bedroom residential units
Of Ireland Side of Sunnyside House
Barrack Street
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
433/07 07/220 National Irish Bank Ltd The development will consist of the removal of the
existing nightsafe and the lowering of the
automatic teller machine to meet DDA
requirements and the installation of a nightsafe
13-14 Earl Street
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
434/07 07/221 Gerard Clifford Permission for a rear extension to an existing
dwellinghouse and associated site development
works
96 O’Hanlon Park
Dundalk
On the proposition of Councillor J. Ryan, seconded by Councillor G. Murphy, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
435/07 07/222 Conor Murray The change of use from an office unit to a
Physiotherapy clinic on the third floor of block
No. 4 of the Quayside Business Park
Quayside Business Park
Mill Street
Dundalk
On the proposition of Councillor S. Byrne, seconded by Councillor S. Keelan, it was agreed to recommend to the County Manager that permission be granted in this case.
436/07 07/223 Pad Rentals Retention for the change of use of no. 27
Clanbrassil Street from Retail (Class 1) to
Professional services (Class 2) property rental
Office
27 Clanbrassil Street
Dundalk
There was no recommendation in this case.
437/07 PLANNING APPLICATION NO.’S 07/224 AND 07/225
It was noted that these applications were invalid and were returned to the applicants.