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South Central Area

South East Area

North West Area

North Central Area

2225200

2225127

2225727

222 8870

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Finglas Area Office

Bunratty Area Office

Alterations and additions to the upper residential units with addition and modifications to windows & doors in rear facades and balconies.

The proposed development will upgrade and refurbish the existing building at 13 Trinity Street (approximately 321 sq.m) and its basement (approximately 215 sq.m) and provide a new extension to the rear (addressing St. Andrew’s Lane) to provide hotel accommodation and associated ancillary facilities. The development will consist of:

1) The demolition of the existing two storey extension (approximately 240 sq.m) to the rear of 13 Trinity Street (addressing St. Andrew’s Lane) and its replacement with an 8 storey plus plant over basement extension (approximately 1,181 sq.m), connected to 13 Trinity Street, to provide hotel facilities including bedroom accommodation, ensuites, storage, lift and circulation space, bar/ restaurant facilities and ancillary facilities.

2) Internal and external modifications, reconfiguration, refurbishment and change of use of no. 13 Trinity Street and its vacant basement (to be extended) from retail/ office use to provide hotel facilities including a reception area, kitchen, storage, bedrooms, ensuites, circulation space and ancillary facilities. External works include the upgrading of the facades addressing Trinity Street and St. Andrew’s Lane – provision of a new facade frontage, 2 new windows and a new doorway at ground floor level of the western facade (addressing St. Andrew’s Lane) and new facade frontages, new doors and windows at ground floor level addressing Trinity Street.

3) All of the above, resulting in the provision of a 38 no. bedroomed hotel building and all associated ancillary facilities as follows:

i. Ground floor level – hotel reception/ lobby/ check-in area, bedroom accommodation, ensuites and ancillary areas, lifts, stairwells and circulation areas.

ii. First to Eighth storey – provision of general bedroom accommodation, ensuites, lifts, associated ancillary areas and circulation areas.

iii. Roof level of the new extension – provision of setback screened enclosed plant (approximately 73 sq.m) and maintenance circulation areas.

iv. Basement level – bar/ restaurant, toilet facilities, kitchen, storage areas, ESB switchroom and comms room, lift and circulation areas (with an overall basement area of approximately 250 sq.m).

4) The development will also comprise 3 no. signage zones on the southern facade (addressing Trinity Street) approximately 3.8 sq.m, approximately 1.75 sq.m and approximately 2.76 sq.m and 2 no. projecting signs off the Trinity Street facades approximately 1.88 sq.m each and 1 no. signage zone on the western facade (addressing St. Andrew’s Lane) approximately 2.76 sq.m.

5) Drainage works and all associated site development works.

1. A fire escape only door constructed from a ground floor window opening in the eastern elevation of Block C.

2. Safety handrails on the roof of the existing single storey extension to form an escape route from the fire escape door.

3. A fire escape staircase constructed linking the lower ground level to the escape route from the fire escape door.

4. Ground mounted air handling units and input flue to service the adjoining kitchen at lower ground level providing ventilation to catering kitchen of Block C.

5. The Air Handling Extract Flue to the Eastern elevation of Block C at ground floor level.

Planning permission is sought for:

1. An extension of the existing pedestrian ramp with handrails and gates between the front (north) of Block C and the lower ground level.

2. A new sound baffle enclosure around the existing lower ground floor level air handling units.

(i) At ground level (LEVEL 00): Reconfiguratioon of entrance doors on north elevation of Blocks A & B, replacing 2 no. single revolving doors with repositioned 2 no. double revolving doors; and double height glazing in lieu of stone cladding between proposed doors. Louvred vent and switch rooms extended by 3 sq/m on west elevation of Block A. 1 no. new double revolving door entrance to laneway at south elevation and associated new entrance canopy on south-west corner of Block A. Reconfiguration of Louvred vents (2no.) on south elevation of Block A. Localised repositioning of the southern bulding line of Block A & B southwards by c.0.6m, to accommodate reconfiguration of cladding to ancillary areas.  Increase in internal atrium floor area with consequent reduction of office floor area by 7 sq.m ( no associated change to GFA) in Block B. Landscape works within the curtilage of Blocks A & B to include new bollards adjacent to the north entrance of Block A & B.

(ii) At first floor level (Level 01): A reduction of c.35sq.m gross floor area in the north section of Block B  above the Level 00 reception area, and the reconfiguration of stone cladding at south-east corner. Associated minor internal reconfiguration of layout to levels 00 & 01 floor plans arising from the above changes.

(iii) At roof level: New 2m high steel and glass balustrade around permitted roof terrace at level 08 of Block A. Aluminium balustrade to replace glazed balustrade along south, east and west perimeter at Level 08 of Block A & B . Reconfiguration and extension of roof plan and louvred screen by omitting ‘ green roof’ at Level 08 of Blocks A & B. Reconfiguration of north and south stair / lift core, including associated change in parapet heights, localised change to the cladding ( stone and aluminium ), new fan lights, and additional doors, at Level 08 of Blocks A & B . Removal of aluminium balustrade on the easttern elevation at Level 07 of Block B.Reduction in extent of stone cladding, and replacement with render finish, on south elevation of Block B from Level 07 & 08.

This application relates to proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Application Number

Application Type

Applicant

Location

Proposal

Registration Date

DSDZ3800/17

Permission

TIO North Docks Designated Activity Co.

Site formerly known as the ” Tedcastles Site”, 91-94 North Wall Quay, Mayor Street Upper and Point Square, Dublin 1

Permission for development at this site of c.0.38 ha formerly known as the ” Tedcastles Site”.  The development will consist of the following : Demolition of all existing structures on site.  Construction of an 8 storey building providing the following : An aparthotel with 241 rooms, balconies located on all elevations. Ground floor to include café/bar (c.186 sq.m),retail unit (c 91 sq.m), gym (c 92 sq.m), apart-hotel reception (with meeting/work spaces located off reception), 28 no. bicycle parking spaces, service yard, and courtyard (to be accessed from the new street currently under construction to the west ( Reg. Ref. DSDZ3630/15)).

ESB substation / switch room (c.42 sq.m). All ancillary services, plant and storage areas. Total gross floor area c.12,302 sq.m. All associated site development, landscaping, boundary treatment works, and infrastructural services provision . This application modifies extant permission DSDZ3875/15. However the landscape proposal to the north of the apart-hotel will be as per permission DSDZ3875/15 and will form part of the Point Square ( the remainder of which is subject to permission Ref. DSDZ3632/15. There is also a concurrent planning application on the remainder of the application site for an office development. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area.

07-Sep-2017

***Amendment to Week 36/17***

2. Removal of a non original partition to the existing front bedroom,

3. Removal of the existing modern single storey flat roof extension to rear,

4. Removal of modern single storey outhouse in rear garden,

5. Extension of existing return at ground and first floor levels,

6. New 2nd floor storage area above existing first floor return,

7. Minor alterations to front railings to provide bin store,

8. General internal and external services upgrade,

9. Associated internal redecoration,

10. Associated External Landscaping to front and rear

•           Block A  Amendments to permitted apartments in Block A comprising of penthouse extension on the eastern elevation (c. 71 sq.m) to create 2 no. three bed units in lieu of 2 no. previously permitted two bed units ( No. 67 and 68); – Elevational amendments to north, south, and east elevations of Block A. – Amendments to 3 no. permitted 4 bed town houses to form 3 no. 3 bed town houses; – Revised unit mix in Block A comprising of 4 no. 1 bed units, 48 no. 2 bed units and 19 no. 3 bed units.

•           Block B Extension of c. 217 sq.m to 2 no. previously permitted 2 no. bed penthouse units on east elevation of Block B (Unit No. 111 and 112) to provide for 2 no. 3 bed units and 1 no. 2 bed unit. – Elevational amendments to north, south and east elevations of Block B. – Amendments to 3 no. permitted 4 bed town houses to form 3 no. 3 bed town houses; – Increase of Units in Block B from 52 no. to 53 no. units comprising of 1 no. 1 bed unit, 34 no. 2 bed units and 18 no. 3 bed units.

•           Block C Omission of 2 no. 1 bed units (No. 161 and No. 176) in Block C and extension to 4 no. previously permitted 2 bed units (No. 160, 162, 175 and 177) to create 4 no. 3 bed units in lieu. – Alterations to the roof profile of the western elevation of Block C to provide for high level windows to the penthouse units; – Amendments to all elevations of Block C; – Decrease in units in Block C from 54 no. units to 52 no. units comprising of 9 no. 1 bed units, 30 no. 2 bed units and 13 no. 3 bed units; – The overall number of units on site will decrease from 208 no. to 207 no. units comprising of 31 no. 1 bed, 114 no. 2 bed. 50 no. 3 bed and 12 no. 5 bed units.

1.) Provide new windows to existing gable elevation (South) to ensuites on first and attic floor levels.

2.) Widen vehicular entrance and provide new gates with alterations to existing grassed area to front of dwelling.

3.) All above with associated siteworks.

The development consists of the following:

1) Provision of an ESB substation and switch room at ground floor level onto Anglesea Street;

2) Internal alterations at basement, ground and first floor level to accommodate new substation, including relocation of lift, reconfiguration of staff welfare facilities and new lobby;

3) These alterations result in a net increase of 10 sq.m of floorspace;

4) External alterations in order to facilitate internal changes, including provision of 2 no. doors at ground floor level and facade alterations, all to Anglesea Street; and

5) All associated ancillary works.

***Amendment to Week 36/17***

***Amendment to Week 36/17***

***Amendment to Week 36/17***