Plans for change of use of four office units into four one-bed apartments

PLANNING permission is being sought for the change of use of four office units in Library Square on Main Street in Rathcoole into four one-bed apartments.

The planning application by Philip and Mary Connell was submitted on April 3, and details their proposal for the change of use.

Along with changing the offices into apartments, they are also seeking permission for minor elevational changes to install additional windows to side elevations to facilitate this new use.

“This change will convert the building fully to residential,” it is stated in the planning application.

Works will include construction of a secure bicycle enclosure on the site, as well as all associated and ancillary site and landscaping works.

The site is located at the rear of a second building and site, also in their ownership (Block A) which fronts onto the main street.

It is noted that Block A is a protected structure and there are no works proposed to Block A as part of the application.

A decision on the application is due from South Dublin County Council by May 28.