The application site relates to the the red mall area of the Blanchardstown Centre including existing unit numbers 183-184, 185,188, 189,190, 191, 191a, and 196 on level 1 and existing unit numbers 188, 189 190, 217,219-221, 222 and 500 on level 2, and includes the existing service yard and part of the surface car park. The proposed development involves the demolition of the internal and external walls, service yard walls and associated structures, to provide for an extension of the red mall over two levels , resulting in a total addition gfa of 3,359 sq. M with a plant area and 21 sq. M plant room proposed at roof level. The proposal results in an additional gross retail area of 2,270 sq. M consisting of 1,066 sqm at level 1 (units 184,185 and msu (medium sized unit) and 1,204 sqm at level 2 (units 181,216,276-289 and msu) and includes an extension of the internal mall at level 2 to connect to the existing central mall. The proposal removes the existing service yard area to provide a MSU retail unit, with external signage proposed on the north-east and south-east elevation. The service yard is proposed to be relocated north west of the proposed MSU and will include a switchroom, substation, bins and storage units. The proposal involves the removal of 55 no. car parking spaces, the provision of 26 no. bicycle parking spaces and associated landscaping works and boundary treatments, and the provision of 1 no. electric car charging station.
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