Weekly Planning Lists

Article 27(2), Planning & Development Regulations 2001-2007

(a)  Under section 34 of the Act, the applications for permission may be granted permission, subject to or without conditions, or refused.

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Article 32, Planning & Development Regulations 2001 –2007

(a)  In deciding a planning application the planning authority, in accordance with section 34(3) of the Act, has had regard to submissions or observations received in accordance with these Regulations”

(b)  It is the responsibility of any person wishing to use the personal data on planning applications and decisions lists for direct marketing purposes to be satisfied that they may do so legitimately under the requirements of the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 taking account of the preferences outlined by applicants in their applications.

Qualified staff members are available by appointment to explain the content of current planning applications.

The service is being provided to assist members of the public and residents groups in understanding planning applications currently part of the planning process. The service is not intended to provide general planning advice or to assist in the drafting of submissions in relation to planning objections, observations and appeals.

All queries in relation to site specific planning guidance or pre-application discussion should be directed to the area planner, Planning Department, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8.

Please contact the relevant area office number below to make an appointment and to ensure that the relevant documentation will be made available on the day of your visit.

Meeting Location

South Central Area

South East Area

North West Area

North Central Area

2225200

2225127

2225727

222 8870

Crumlin Area Office

Contact Area Office for location

Finglas Area Office

Bunratty Area Office

The development will consist of:

(A) The installation of 2 no. Cantilevered Platform Lifts; 1 located at the entrance steps of the Chapel with a machine cabinet installed in a nearby stairwell of the building; and 1 located at the entrance steps of the Examination Hall with a machine cabinet installed in a nearby basement; Both will include laying of ducts, removal/ restoration of cobbles and all associated site works.

(B) The restoration of some wrought iron gates at the entrance to both buildings.

– an additional two bedrooms at Ground Floor Level (increasing the total number of bedrooms from a permitted 137 no. to 139 no.);

– a single storey Ground Floor Level extension (measuring 63 sq.m) to the rear of the building;

– amendments to the permitted Basement Level resulting in an increase of floorspace by 66.5 sq.m (from 1,035 sq.m permitted to 1,101.5 sq.m proposed);

– an external fire escape route on the roof of the Fourth Floor Level resulting in an extension of the eastern stair core (Stair Core 2) from Fourth Floor Level to Fifth Floor Level;

– an increase in the building’s parapet height at Fifth Floor Level by 0.54 m from 18.87 m permitted to 19.41 m proposed;

– solar PV cells on the roof of the Fifth Floor Level;

– four retractable fabric awnings at Ground Floor Level along the western elevation;

– and an overhanging canopy to the Fifth Floor to facilitate compliance with Condition No. 2 of the permitted development subject of this proposed amendment application.

The development will also consist of:

– amendments to the permitted internal layout;

– associated elevational alterations;

– the reconfiguration of the permitted plant on the roof of the Fourth Floor Level including the provision of louvred screening and a water tank.

– and associated alterations to the permitted scheme’s services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal).

The proposed development will result in the provision of a 139 no. bedroom hotel with a total gross floor area of 5,817 sq.m including a Basement Level of 1,101.5 sq.m (from a previously permitted total gross floor area of 5,671 sq.m including a Basement Level of 1,035 sq.m).

1. Change of use from office to residential use;

2. Demolition of existing two-storey return to rear of existing building

3. Construction of a new extension to the rear of two and three stories;

4. Internal alterations and refurbishment works;

5. The development will include all associated drainage and site development works.

***Amendment to Week 04/17***

1. Removal, alteration and/ or replacement of non-original interior fixtures and fittings and redecoration of all interior spaces.

2. Installation of space heating system including reinstatement of fireplaces and surrounds.

3. Repair, maintenance, conservation and protection of all surviving original elements including main entrance door, timber staircase and balustrade, timber sash windows and feature plasterwork. Brickwork, stone cills, parapet wall and metalwork including external render at basement level to front facade. Replacement of missing chimney pot.

4. Replacement of non-original entrance door and window at basement level to front and non-original windows to rear elevation.

5. Upgrade of existing gas, electrical, water services and drainage system.

6. Installation of security and fire safety alarm, fire separation provisions between apartments and common area including ventilation.

7. All associated site works.

1. The demolition of existing garage and single storey extensions to side of dwelling.

2. Construction of two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear of dwelling.

1) the proposed part demolition of existing single-storey extensions to front and rear;

2) the proposed raising of existing two storey pitched roof by 350 mm and amendment of single-storey extension to rear to include new first floor pitched roof extension both to accommodate 2 no. new bedrooms, amendment to single storey front extension to include replacement of lean to roof with new flat roof and provision of new external courtyards to rear and front at ground level;

3) proposed elevational alterations, boundary wall treatments, interior alterations and associated site development works all to provide for a part two-storey, part single-storey, two bedroom dwelling.

a) The change of use from 10 no bedsit apartments to one single dwelling.

b) The demolition of the existing single storey extension and associated outhouses to the rear of the property.

c) The partial demolition of the existing three storey return and the construction of a replacement three storey return and extension to the rear of the property along with all associated fenestration and architectural elements.

d) The provision of a new window to the rear elevation at first floor level.

e) The provision of additional windows to the side elevation of the existing house and return at basement, ground and first floor levels.

f) All associated internal structural and associated works to the existing house on all levels, roof lights and site works.

(a) the erection of new signage being gold coloured pin-mounted lettering, backlit with halo lighting (signage area; 8sq.m) and 2 no. backlit logo signs (area: 1.3 sq.m each) at ground floor elevation of No’s 1-5 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2.

(b) erection of new signage being gold coloured pin-mounted lettering, backlit with halo lighting (signage area: 8sq.m) and 2 no. backlit logo signs (area 1.3 sq.m each) at the ground floor elevation of No’s 23-25 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2,

(c) 1 no. new set of glass double doors recessed to replace 1 no. existing glass window at the ground floor elevation of No.’s 23-25 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2.

– construction of two storey extension to the rear with ‘Juliet’ balconies to both proposed rear first floor bedrooms

– new rooflight to the rear roofslope

– all associated elevational and internal alterations, site, drainage and landscaping works.

(i) Alterations to the front southwest facing elevation including relocating the front door and replacing the existing front door with a window.

(ii) Alterations to the rear elevation including the provision of a new rear door and window and replacing two existing windows with one larger window.

(iii) Internal layout reconfiguration and ancillary site works.

• Demolition and alterations to the existing rear single storey extension

• Construction of new single storey extension to rear

• Alterations to existing rear entrance to laneway

• All associated internal alterations, site, drainage and landscaping works.

1) Demolition of existing petrol station shop (c. 136sq.m), and replacement with new shop (c 306 sqm), comprising convenience shop, off-licence (c. 13sq.m), 2 no. food offers (café/restaurant – c.39sq.m), seating area (c.36sqm), toilets, atm and back of house / store areas (c. 106sq.m);

2) Revision to petrol station forecourt including new canopy (c.6m high);

3) Removal of existing car wash facility;

4) Replacement of underground fuel tanks and provision of 3 fuel pumps;

5) Provision of a totem sign (c. 6.5m high) and other signage (totalling c.69 sq.m)

6) Revision of car parking;

7) All associated site development works, services provision, drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments car parking.