Upper Main Street , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

a mixed-use development at this site (c.2.7ha). The site extends to the upper bank of the Avoca River walkway to the north, the railway line to the west and Arklow Castle, a national monument (WI040-029002), to the east. The development will consist of: Demolition of existing derelict buildings (1292 sqm). Construction of 99 residential units. Construction of a 350 sqm mixed use building of four storeys containing 350sqm of retail space at ground floor and residential units above. Refurbishment, extension and change of use from a derelict two storey house to a 146.3 sqm creche. Refurbishment of the former Ormonde Cinema (RPS. Ref. A39) for commercial use comprising 322.5 sqm office at first floor and 32 sqm office, 181 sqm lounge/café and 59 sqm café uses at ground floor. Relocation of a Victorian letterbox ( RPS. Ref. A40) within the scheme. Provision of public open space including a new amphitheatre, a new plaza, communal and private open space. Provision of internal access roads with vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist access and new vehicular access onto Upper Main Street. 169 no. car parking spaces and 196 no. bicycle parking spaces. Realignment of Coomie Lane to create a new pedestrian links between Vale Road, Upper Main Street and the River Avoca walkaway. All associated and ancillary site development works above and below ground. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

Upper Main Street , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

• the omission of the previously permitted 4 storey Block 1, which comprised 19 no. apartment units (3 no. 1 bed and 16 no. 3 bed) • the reconfiguration of Block 2, increasing the number of units from 16 no. (13 no. 2 bed and 3 no. 3 bed) units to 18 no. (1 no. studio, 3 no. 1 bed and 14 no. 2 bed) along with reduction in building height from 7 to 6 storeys and associated elevation changes to balconies and window openings and provision of private open space and communal open space. • the omission of the previously permitted Block 3, which comprised 10 no. apartment units (9 no. 2 bed and 1 no. 3 bed), to be replaced with 3-storey 3 no. 4 bed dwelling units. • the replacement of 20 no. permitted 4 bed housing units along the riverwalk with 3-storey 32 no. duplex units (16 no. 2 bed and 16 no. 3 bed units) and associated services. • the relocation of surface car parking at the site to accommodate the provision of 3-storey 12 no. duplex units (6 no. 2 bed and 6 no. 3 bed units) and associated services. • reconfiguration of the permitted 146.3 sqm childcare facility, including alteration of associated private open space. • an increase from the permitted 810 sqm to 818.9 sqm of communal open space on foot of the amendments to the typology and mix proposed. • an increase from the permitted 4188 sqm to 4354.98 sqm of public open space on foot of the amended site layout. • a reduction from the permitted 169 car parking spaces to 162 car parking spaces and increase from the permitted 177 bicycle spaces to 203 bicycle spaces. • revised internal road layout to facilitate development associated with this amendment. • amendments to the drainage layout to reflect the proposed amendments. • all associated site development works, boundary treatments, landscaping, retaining walls, bin stores, bike parking and site services necessary to facilitate the proposed amendments

Upper Main Street , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

• the omission of the previously permitted 4 storey Block 1, which comprised 19 no. apartment units (3 no. 1 bed and 16 no. 3 bed) • the reconfiguration of Block 2, increasing the number of units from 16 no. (13 no. 2 bed and 3 no. 3 bed) units to 18 no. (1 no. studio, 3 no. 1 bed and 14 no. 2 bed) along with reduction in building height from 7 to 6 storeys and associated elevation changes to balconies and window openings and provision of private open space and communal open space. • the omission of the previously permitted Block 3, which comprised 10 no. apartment units (9 no. 2 bed and 1 no. 3 bed), to be replaced with 3-storey 3 no. 4 bed dwelling units. • the replacement of 20 no. permitted 4 bed housing units along the riverwalk with 3-storey 32 no. duplex units (16 no. 2 bed and 16 no. 3 bed units) and associated services. • the relocation of surface car parking at the site to accommodate the provision of 3-storey 12 no. duplex units (6 no. 2 bed and 6 no. 3 bed units) and associated services. • reconfiguration of the permitted 146.3 sqm childcare facility, including alteration of associated private open space. • an increase from the permitted 810 sqm to 818.9 sqm of communal open space on foot of the amendments to the typology and mix proposed. • an increase from the permitted 4188 sqm to 4354.98 sqm of public open space on foot of the amended site layout. • a reduction from the permitted 169 car parking spaces to 162 car parking spaces and increase from the permitted 177 bicycle spaces to 203 bicycle spaces. • revised internal road layout to facilitate development associated with this amendment. • amendments to the drainage layout to reflect the proposed amendments. • all associated site development works, boundary treatments, landscaping, retaining walls, bin stores, bike parking and site services necessary to facilitate the proposed amendments

Upper Main Street , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

1. realignment of the footpath on the church side of Main Street. 2. Construction of a raised paved toucan crossing in the roadway that will link the courthouse plaza to the parochial gardens. 3. Construction of a pedestrian crossing adjacent to the Bank of Ireland 4. Paving and landscaping of the area outside the church. 5. Removal of the walls and railings from the front of the courthouse building. 6. Paving and landscaping of the area outside the courthouse grounds 7. Erecting a sculpture of Dr Ronnie Delany outside the courthouse grounds

The Parade Ground , Main Street , Arklow

scaffolding

River Walk , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

hoarding

Main Street , Arklow , Co Wicklow

modifications to approved development under Planning Reg Ref 54/2005. 06/124, 08/01, 09/55 & 16/973 as constructed, to include retention of extended area to the third floor apartment number 25 (north and west elevations)

Riverside , Main Street , Arklow

1. Subdivision of existing dwelling No. 4 Glenview into 2No. two-bedroom apartments; 2. Extension to rear of existing dwelling; 3. Demolition of existing sheds to the rear of property; 4. Demolition of front boundary wall and relocation vehicular access location; 5. Site improvement works to provide car parking, new boundary walls to private gardens for No's 1 - 4 Glenview, public open space, connection to all services and all ancillary site works

Glenview , Vale Road , Arklow

demolition of existing domestic sheds and the construction of 4 no. two bedroom apartments to the rear of existing buildings and all associated site works

Vale Road , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

change of use of existing first floor function room to offices and all associated site works

John Joe's Public House , 6 Upper Main Street , Arklow