The proposed development comprises of the demolition of the existing warehouse units located to the north of the…

Application details

Planning reference

123003

Council

Westmeath County Council

Proposal description

The proposed development comprises of the demolition of the existing warehouse units located to the north of the site(4600sqm)the construction of a mixed use development(18,689sqm)The existing commercial building to the east of the site will be retained.The proposed mixed use development is arranged in 4.no blocks(Block 1,2A,2B&3)which range in height from 2-4 no storey’s(max.overall building height of 21.6metres)Block 1(12,560sqm)ranges in height from 2-4 storeys(max building height 21.6m) comprised of 8 no retail/retail-service units(1007sqm)associated mall circulation space&service corridors(1260sqm)ancillary toilet facilities,waste store&trolley store(172sqm)at ground floor level.A retail anchor store(to include off license use)8542sqm(net retail area of 6000sqm-split between 3000sqm net convenience floorspace&3000sqm net comparison floorspace)associated lobby(505sqm)delivery waste area(670sqm)external service yard is provided at first floor level.Access to main anchor store is provided via travellators at ground floor level.404sqm of office floorspace is provided at 2nd and 3rd floor level in a raised tower element of Block 1.Block 2 comprises of a split Block(2A& 2B)which addresses the junction of the Carrick O’Brien&Golden Island Roads.Block 2A(1602sqm)max height 15.35m,accommodates a gymnasium(1052sqm) split over 3 levels,medical centre(458sqm) at ground floor level,terrace at second floor level and an ancillary plant area(92sqm)at third floor level.Block 2B(1641sqm) max height of 15.25m accommodates a 238sqm retail units,92sqm office unit and 172sqm café unit at ground floor level,a 555 sqm office unit at first floor level&492sqm office units&terrace at second floor level and ancillary plant room(92sqm)at third floor level.Block 3 is located at the south west corner of the site(2886sqm)&max height of 15.7m.The unit accommodates 2306sqm of office floorspace located over 3 levels, 164sqm café & 324sqm of retail floorspace at ground floor level&ancillary plant room(92sqm)at third floor level.Access to the site will be provided via the Carrick O’Brien Road& Golden Island Road.The proposed development will be served by 408 no.car parking spaces&280 bicycle parking spaces.The proposed development also includes the realignment&widening of the River Al & the extended culverting of St Mels Channel within the site boundary,hard and site landscaping works & all associated site development & ancillary works.An EIS&Natura Impact Statement has been submitted

Location / address

Golden Island & Carrick O Brien Road, Golden Island(Kilmaine)

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

24 Jan 2012

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

19 Mar 2012