Town Planning Report

2.5 Site Features
2.5.1     Current Use and Improvement

The subject site is currently vacant and improved by a sealed access arrangement and landscaping at the rear as per

OPW20/0144.


2.5.2     Topography

The site exhibits a variable topography which is noted with a raised embankment along the north and west boundaries.

For the most part of the proposed development area the site is relatively flat. The site will be cut at the north and west in

line with the proposed development plans to ensure a suitably graded surface is established for the development.


2.5.3     Vegetation

The developable portion of the site is currently vacant. Existing landscape improvements are sited at the rear between

the back of the proposed building and the Holts Road common boundary. Further to this several large and mature trees

are sited along the Holt Road frontage within the sites boundaries. The existing and mature vegetation will be

maintained and not compromised by the proposal, noting the mature trees are 6-8m away from the cut line of the

proposed developments rear wall and retainment.


2.5.4     Easements

The site is encumbered by EMT L on SP197517 and EMT F on SP197517. EMT AD is registered as an access

easement which benefits the site. All registered easements have been identified on the submission material (plans,

survey and registered plan).




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