Weekly Planning Lists

Article 27(2), Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

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Article 31(g), Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

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The development relates to proposed modifications to part of the wider redevelopment of the site at No’s 13-30, Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2 comprising most of a city block bounded by Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Mount Street Upper, James’s Street East and Baggot Street Lower permitted under An Bord Pleanála Reference PL 29S.244492 ( Dublin City Council Reference 3052/14) currently under construction . The proposed works (with a total net additional internal floor space of 263 sq m ) relate to the permitted Block B ( incorporating  Blocks 5,5A,6 & 6A ) and comprise a reconfiguration and extension of the permitted lower ground level ( by c.168 sq m ) to provide for additional ancillary space, and to achieve a direct connection between the main circulation core and ancillary areas. These changes remove the need for the dedicated stair to the post room, which is now omitted . In addition . a dedicated goods lift is proposed between Level -1 and -2 in the basement car park. It is proposed to relocate the main stairs from its permitted position at the eastern side of the Block B central core to the northern side at ground level, Level -1, and levels 01-04.

This stair will be omitted at level 05, with this level connected by a reconfigured stairs and lift area in the permitted Block 5 (northern wing of Block B ). The latter stairs will be extended down one floor to serve level 04, and 2 no. new WC’s will be provided in this area at level 06. A modest repositioning westwards ( by c.6 meters ) towards Fitzwilliam Street of the reception hall is proposed from this area. Associated repositioning of main entrtance, void over reception, and layout of office space at level 01 ( arising from repositioned void ) are proposed . The development will also include minor associated amendments and all other site development works above and below ground.

a) Refurbishment of the Protected Structure building with works to facade onto St. Stephen’s Green including repairs and repointing of brickwork, limestone front door surround, minor repairs and painting of ironwork to railings and balcony, doors and windows where necessary; re-instatement of original layouts and ceilings including removal of redundant surface mounted services and removal of modern stud walls to office floors from ground to 4th floor level (the existing restaurant at basement level is excluded from this application);

b) The existing modern office building to the rear will be re-clad and refurbished to allow for open plan spaces and will include two number side extensions at each existing floor level from ground to fourth floor level (c. 150 sq.m in total);

c) The addition of 2 no. storeys to the existing office building with setback terrace at top floor (c.988 sq.m in total) resulting an office building of 7 storeys overall over lower ground level;

d) The glazed link bridge between the Protected Structure and the office building will be upgraded with new structural glazing and 2 no. additional levels added to facilitate connection between the office building and the Protected Structure at 3rd and 4th floor level;

e) Ventilation ducts from basement level will be re-directed to the proposed roof level of the office building where a new open plant enclosure will be located;

f) A new ESB Sub Station is proposed at lower ground floor level along with a re-configuration of the lower ground floor level of the office building to provide 12 no. car parking spaces, 30 no. bicycle parking spaces, bin store and a louvered plant area. Access/ egress will remain via existing laneway from St. Stephen’s Green and permission is also sought for all ancillary and associated site development works.

a) The provision of a new one/ two/ three-storey, three-bedroom split level dwelling to the rear of the existing house.

b) The provision of one new off street parking space with access from existing private laneway via existing vehicular access to Strand Road.

c) All associated landscaping, roof lights, refuse store, bicycle storage, site works and boundary wall revisions

d) The widening of the existing vehicular access from the private access lane onto Strand Road.

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The extension will incorporate the removal of the existing landing window, change of a window into a door adding a balcony and canopy over at first floor level to the rear. Removal of a window , new enrtance to the side and alterations to the existing entrtance to the front at ground floor level . Associated site works.

The development will consist of a 5-7 storey over basement level extension (77 no. additional bedrooms and ancillary hotel facilities including a gym, reception and lounge) to the Parliament Hotel (No. 16-18 Lord Edward Street; which is a Protected Structure) which will be facilitated by the demolition of the existing building at No. 18 Exchange Street Upper, Dublin 2. The proposed hotel extension will include an external roof terrace at fifth floor level fronting onto Exchange Street Upper and Copper Alley. The overall height of the proposed extension to the top of the plant room at roof level is 22.95m.

The development also includes internal and external alterations to the existing Parliament Hotel including: the partial reduction of the basement level and the removal of partition walls at all levels to facilitate a revised internal layout comprising 51 no. bedrooms and ancillary hotel facilities. The external alterations include repair works to the facades; the provision of a pedestrian glazed bridge connection extending across Copper Alley between the northern facade of the existing hotel building at first floor level and the southern facade of the proposed hotel extension at second floor level; the reinstatement / rearrangement of window openings on the northern facade fronting onto Copper Alley; a new shop front at ground floor level fronting onto Lord Edward Street and new screened plant at roof (fifth) floor level, all to the existing Parliament Hotel. The development will have a total 128 no. hotel bedrooms. Access to the development will be from Exchange Street Upper and Lord Edward Street.

The development will also include piped infrastructure and ducting; an ESB substation; roof plant; signage; canopies; ancillary storage rooms and staff accommodation; 13 no. bicycle spaces; changes in level and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

The development comprises retention of a change of use from retail use to exhibition/ gallery/ museum/ shop use at ground (138 sq.m) and first floor (402 sq.m) levels and retention for exhibition/ gallery/ museum and associated uses at basement level (416 sq.m) to accompany existing licensed premises use, retention of signage (6 sq.m) and 2 no. logo signs (1 sq.m) at Nos. 23-25 Westmoreland Street.

Permission for development of the erection of new signage (6 sq.m) and 2 no. logo signs (1 sq.m) at Nos. 1-5 D’Olier Street is also made. No. 22 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 is a Protected Structure and internal alterations associated with the building are proposed at basement, ground and first floor levels including removal of modern staircase and modern lift from basement level to ground floor level.

(i) Refurbishment of property and reinstatement as a single family home.

(ii) Replacement of non original uPVC windows to front with new double glazed timber sliding sash windows.

(iii) Removal of non original partitions and reinstatement of original room layout.

(iv) Repair of original joinery and plasterwork internally.

(v) Modifications to non original single storey rear return to include new roof, revised internal layout, elevational changes & 1.8sqm extension.

(vi) All together with associated site works, services and landscaping.

– the demolition of the existing 2-storey return / 2-storey extension to the rear of No. 14 Dartry Road (c. 130m2) and the provision of a new 2-storey over basement extension of c. 150 m2;

– the demolition of the existing 3-storey over basement extension to the rear of No. 15 Dartry Road (c.80 m2) and the provision of a basement extension of c. 8m2;

– the demolition of the existing 2-storey extension to the rear of No. 16 Dartry Road (c. 173 m2) and the provision of a new 2-storey over basement extension of c.153 m2.

The development will include alterations to the internal layout of each of the Protected Structures; the lowering of the basement floors of each of the structures by between 180mm and 380mm; external improvement works to the facades including the repointing of existing brickwork and parapets, the replacement of PVC windows with sash windows and the refurbishment of existing timber sash windows; the reinstatement of private gardens incorporating 2 no. off-street car parking spaces to the front of each of the reinstated dwellings and the provision of a vehicular access to each from Dartry Road (3 no. in total).

The development also includes the demolition of the existing single storey dwelling house and associated garage structures (combined floor area of c. 128 m2) on the lands to the rear of Nos. 14-16 Dartry Road and the provision of 3 no. 3-storey mews dwellings of c. 177 m2 each. Each mews dwelling will be served by 1 no. car parking space and 1 no. guest parking space (6 no. in total) and private amenity space ranging from c. 72m2 to c. 87m2, with private balconies to the rear at first floor level. Vehicular access to these dwellings will be via the existing mews laneway adjacent to No. 16 Dartry Road, which will be subject to upgrading and widening works to facilitate vehicular access/egress.

The development will also include piped infrastructure and ducting; changes in level; site landscaping; 1 no. photo-voltaic panel at roof level of each of the proposed mews dwellings (3 no. in total); boundary treatments and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

(i) Removal of existing non-original single-storey extension to rear and excavation to part of garden to rear lower ground floor level.

(ii) Construction of new single and part two storey extension to rear, with rooflights.

(iii) Widened ope at Lower Ground Floor proposed to link extension to main dwelling.

(iv) Reversion to single occupancy dwelling and associated restoration, conservation repair and refurbishment including, front railings and balustrade. (v) Existing rooflights re-positioned and new dormer window in roof to rear, new conservation rooflights to front.

(vi) Removal of non-original windows and doors to front and rear and reinstatement of timber hardwood sliding sash windows, front door and doorcase, and door to Lower Ground Floor.

(vii) Lowered cill to lower ground floor window to front.

(viii) Internal modifications to the existing dwelling including removal of non-original partitions, non-original ceilings, widening of existing opes and creation of new partitions and staircase connecting  raised to Lower Ground Floor.

(ix) Landscaping to front and rear, SUDS drainage and all associated site development works.

(x)  Associated work, conservation, repair and ancillary works.

A parallel application is being lodged for an artists’ studio, workshop and family room at the rear of the site.

The application site consists of 3 no. buildings identified in the application as Buildings A, B and C. The proposed development relates to Building A only. Building A is located to the rear (north) of the site and is bounded by James Street East to the west and James Place East to the north. The planning application is made pursuant to Condition nos. 2 and 5 of An Bord Pleanála permission Ref. No. PL29S.244047/ P.A. Ref. No. 3266/14 and pursuant to Condition No. 7 of P.A. Ref.No. 3509/15.

The proposed development will consist of the erection of 5 no. satellite dishes with associated fixings/ mountings; 1 no. antenna with supporting structure 1.6 m in height and all associated works at rooftop level (8th floor) to Building A. No part of the dishes/ antenna or support structures protrude above the existing roof level of the permitted and constructed roof plant. 4 no. dishes are 0.75 m in diameter with an overall height of 1.575 m including mountings. 1 no. dish is 0.75 m in diameter with an overall height of 2.375 m including mountings.

– Relocation of Fair City Lott filming set to a site in the north eastern area of the RTE Campus adjoining the boundary with properties on Nutley Road. This area is currently in use as a car parking area and a waste compacting area. The Fair City set will comprise of a total of 11 no. sets varying height from 6.1 m to 8.46 m and will include internal roads and footpaths.

– Provision of new internal service road to the north west of the existing Administration Building;

– Relocation of waste compacting and recycling area to the north eastern elevation and southern elevation of the existing Workshop Building;

– New 2.5 m high blockwork screening wall along eastern boundary of the amenity space to the south east of the Workshop Building;

– Provision of new 2.5 m timber clad fence along the north eastern boundary of the Fair City set and 1.8 m paladin fence along the remaining boundaries to enclose the Fair City Lott filming set; and

– Provision of landscaped screen along the north eastern boundary of the Fair City Lott.

– The application will also include all associated infrastructure and ancillary works including drainage, hard and soft landscaping to facilitate the development.