Amendments to dwelling (approved PA10/01598/B). Conversion to four no. apartments with revisions to external appearance, addition of photovoltaic...

The proposal satisfies highways requirements in relation to vehicular access and parking. However, Highways DC still requires to following details to be provided in order to comply with other guidance/standards; Recommendation: Request additional information / revisions.

Conditions requested: Details of bin collection, if to be taken to edge of highway or to be collected within the site. In the case of the latter, vehicle tracking will be necessary; Provision of cycle storage for apartments No. 1, 2 and 3 in a secure and covered location

Wildlife sites, though not statutorily designated or recognised by law, are nonetheless sites of high wildlife value which should be recognised through the planning system; measures should be put in place to protect the surrounding ground during construction - this should include use of protective fencing, construction exclusion areas and measures for the prevention of runoff

Conditions requested: No works to commence unless details of the measures to be put in place for the protection of Groudle Glen Wildlife Site have been submitted to the Department and approved in writing; No works to commence unless a soft landscaping plan has been submitted to the Department and approved in writing; No works to commence unless a plan detailing the measures that are to be put in place to prevent wildlife strikes on the clear glass balustrades, is submitted to Planning and approved in writing

The Commissioners would recommend that the application be APPROVED for planning purposes only.