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

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

(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.

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

(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 proposed development and amendment application will consist of the omission of 7 no. 3 bedroom two/ three storey townhouses from the approved scheme (3034/13) and their replacement with part two / three storey sheltered accommodation block  (maximum ridge height of 10.6 m) containing 9 no. 1 bedroom and 14 no. 2 bedroom units (total 23 no. residential units) referred as Block D. The new proposed building will be immediately adjacent to the permitted Blocks A, B, C as comprising 39 no. residential units. The development includes amendments to the design of 3 no. units permitted under Reg. Ref. 3034/13 (Block C, Unit Nos. 12, 26 & 39 ).

The total no. of residential units across the 4 no. Blocks A-D being 62 no. units.

The proposed amended development also comprises a single storey plant room, a bin store, an ESB substation and total 23 no. car parking spaces, 12 no. cycle spaces, a maintained pedestrian access to the proposal from Park Avenue, the omission of a previously permitted separate vehicular access to serve the 7 no. residential units, a landscape scheme, boundary treatments and all other ancillary works above and below ground as to support the proposed amended and existing approved scheme.

– Demolition of the existing single-storey garage structure previously used as a car workshop on a site of 78 sq.m;

– Construction of a two-storey, detached residential unit of 109 sq.m containing a study, 2 no. x bedrooms, enclosed private courtyard space of 9.5 sq.m, all at ground floor level and an open plan kitchen living room at first floor level along with an external, screened roof terrace space of 14.5 sq.m, also at first floor level;

– And all associated ancillary works to facilitate the development, including a new drainage connection.

The development will consist of amendments to a previously permitted development (Reg. Ref. 3941/17) in relation to the two-storey classroom block. The amendments to the permitted development (classroom block) seek a reduction in its gross floor area of c. 157 sq.m (from 1,334 sq.m to 1,177 sq.m), which includes a decreased building length of approximately 3.4 metres; minor elevational changes; internal layout modifications; and a  reduced building height from 10.95 metres to 10.76 metres.

External Modifications: Re-pointing of brick work of front facade; Repair to Red render at ground floor front elevation and replacement with lime render if required; Cleaning of front facade; Minor revisions to Proposed front doors; Replacement of modern windows and refurbishment of historic windows to the front and to the rear second and third floors; New granite plinth and railing to the front separating 54 and 55 only; Cleaning and re-pointing of entrance steps and closing existing hatch to basement with granite slabs; Outdoor seating bench and seating area with screen for the café to the front on new removable metal deck 5 sq.m; New awning to the front; Replacement of rainwater downpipes and hoppers with new cast iron ones to front and rear; Reinstatement of central historic ope and windows and replacement of existing original windows with a new Georgian style glazed door both in the Victorian bay to the rear at first floor level and refurbishment of roof over; Modifications to remodelling of existing rear extension with 65 sq.m of demolition (24 sq.m more that previously approved), Modifications to construction of new stairs to the rear with 43 sq.m of new build (18 sqm more than previously approved). Minor modifications to external rear terrace. Repair to render to the rear elevation where required; Painting of rear elevation. New flat roof to replace existing flat roof including roofing membrane, timber joists, new ceiling , AOV and reinstatement of a pitched roof light over main stairs.

Internal modifications: New floor slab at basement level; Proposals to alleviate and treat damp ingress; Opening to the vaults under the public foot path to be blocked up; New internal roller shutter doors at ground floor level; Revisions to the proposed ceiling at ground floor under previous grant.

Repair work to historic lime ceilings and cornices; Essential internal structural repair work;

Strengthening of all floors in poor condition (or replacement in limited areas only if absolutely essential); Minor internal modifications to the plans; Modifications to proposed new stairs; New drainage proposal.

The application also includes decoration throughout and all associated site works. The site area is 152 sq.m.

Area

Area 1 – South East

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 of the Block B central core 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 entrance, 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) Demolition of 3 no. existing outbuildings;

b) New 2-storey extension to north and west of existing dwelling;

c) New single-storey extension to south of existing dwelling.

d) Internal and external modifications to existing dwelling.

1) A hipped roof to the two storey extension instead of a gable roof to match in height and finish with the neighbouring roof

2) Front pitched roof to include the  bay has been removed and reinstated to match in with the neighbouring property,

3) Reduction in the floor area of the single storey extension at the rear and side.

2. Would further improvements including removal of the basement floor slap and damp proof injection, and the removal of original lath and plaster partition walls and ceilings and cornicing to upgrade the fire rating of the building require planning permission?

– Removal of existing 3-storey return and steps to rear.

– Construction of a 2-storey extension to side accommodating a new shower wc at upper ground floor level and enclosed access stair to rear garden and 1 no. roof light to rear pitched slated roof.

– New structural opening to original side gable wall to accommodate access to same.

– New 2-storey and part 3-storey flat roofed extension to rear reinstating second floor level return as meeting room with roof light (13.1 sq.m), staff kitchen with roof light at upper ground floor level and extended medical office to lower ground floor (garden) level with roof light.

– New structural opening required at lower ground floor level removing 2 no. original windows (under existing bay window), retaining and reinstating original splayed opening surround detail.

– Ancillary site development works and new drainage works to foul and surface water including rainwater harvesting.

Total proposed extended area = 105.72 sq.m.

The proposed development will consist of the reconfiguration of 23 no. units to provide for 40 no. units within Blocks A,B,C,D,E,G & H under the constructed apartment scheme granted in Reg. Ref.2966/10 & PL29S.237974 and Reg. Ref. 2870/17. This is proposed for a Private Rental Scheme and will provide for an overall increase in 17 no. apartments. The proposed reconfiguration will provide for 3 no. studios, 56 no. 1 bed units, 122 no. 2 bed units & 16 no. 3 bed units and will include elevational changes and modifications to balconies on all elevations.

(i) the framing of the existing bedroom terraces at 4th floor level;

(ii) the reorganisation and extension of the existing bedrooms and circulation spaces at 5th floor level, resulting in 2 no. additional bedrooms, with new bedroom terraces at this level fronting onto St. Stephen’s Green;

(iii) 8 no. additional bedrooms with terraces fronting onto St. Stephen’s Green, a new terrace to the existing presidential suite and revised circulation and servicing arrangements at 6th floor level; and (iv) 6 no. additional bedrooms with revised circulation and servicing arrangements at 7th floor level.

The development will include an amendment to Planning Reg. Ref. 2636/11/x1 comprising the omission of the freestanding lift shaft permitted as part of an extension to the rear of the main hotel block at 5th – 8th floor levels and its replacement with an internal lift shaft within the permitted building envelope at 7th and 8th floor levels. The proposed and permitted extensions will link at the 6th and 7th floor levels, resulting in the enlargement of 1 no. permitted bedroom at the 7th floor level and an overall floorspace reduction of the permitted extension of 109m2.

The development will also include the relocation of existing water tanks at 6th floor level to the existing basement level; piped infrastructure and ducting and all associated site development works.

The development also consists of the extension of hotel bedroom area at 5th floor level (10 sq.m) and alteration to layout of associated roof terrace; provision of external plant at 6th floor level, and green roof at roof level. The amendments will reduce the overall permitted floor area by 10 sq.m. The development will also consist of all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

The development consists of the following:

i) Change of use of three areas within the vaulted foundation spaces at ground level to retail/ restaurant use (598 sq.m Gross Floor Area);

ii) Change of use of the front of the building (to Hatch Street) at ground level and the first floor/ podium level and second floor/ mezzanine level of the northern element of the platform building (existing second floor/mezzanine floor to be removed and new floor provided) to office use (1,747 sq.m resultant Gross Floor Area in office use);

iii) Removal of non-original features and interventions in accordance with good conservation practice;

iv) Provision of glazed entrance to north elevation, replacement roof lights incorporated into a repaired and replaced roof as appropriate, glazed arched facades to vaulted foundations on east and west elevations, similar to works previously carried out at the southern element of the platform building;

v) Upgrade of the existing service yard to provide a new public realm space, including the removal of the existing boundary railing and gates, and provision of new paving, steps landscaping and 22 bicycle parking spaces;

vi) All conservation repair, replacement and refurbishment works in accordance with the submitted documentation;

vii) All ancillary and associated site development works.

a) altered plan layout by removal of some existing, and insertion of new partitions,

b) new internal connecting openings at first, second and third floor level between no. 13 and no. 14,

c) extension (c. 31 sq.m) of the existing mezzanine floor over 2nd floor of no. 14, including new access stair,

d) new lift and enclosure in no. 13 serving basement to second floor incl.,

e) removal of existing basement stairs and provision of new basement stairs, with reinstating original level of ground floor to no. 13,

f) replacement of 1 no. existing rear rooflight and provision of 1 no. new front rooflight to no. 13, and replacement of 1 no. existing rear rooflight and 1 no. existing front rooflight to no. 14,

g) reinstatement of rear window to mezzanine/ third floor of no. 14,

h) refurbishment of original timber windows,

i) alterations to ground floor elevation to Fade Street by removal of existing roller shutters, replacement of existing shopfront & sign board (no. 13) and reinstating entrance door of no. 14 to original position,

j) all associated site works.

The proposed development seeks revisions to the previously permitted mixed-use scheme, Dublin City Council Reg.Ref. DSDZ2546/15 (the ‘parent permission’) as amended by Reg.Ref. DSDZ3796/16, comprising changes to Block G (café/ restaurant) only, to include: Block G as an amalgamated 3-storey pavilion building with a total gross floor area c. 1,166 sq.m (i.e. an increase of c. 105 sq.m gfa), including: minor northern extension to accommodate new ESB substation and switch room; the omission of the ground floor route through the building, to form 1 no. amalgamated café/ restaurant unit of c. 880 sq.m (excluding bin stores, toilets, lobbies and proposed ESB substation and switch room) with an external terrace of c. 139 sq.m at 1st floor level; the removal of ancillary external terrace area (c. 185 sq.m), increased green roof area (total c. 273 sq.m), projecting screened plant area ( c. 160 sq.m), and reconfigured stair/ lift core overruns and lightbox, at 2nd floor (roof) level; associated building elevation changes; and all associated and ancillary site development, landscape and boundary works, or as otherwise permitted under planning register reference DSDZ2546/15 and amended by Reg.Ref. DSDZ3796/16.

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

Unit B5 (formerly ‘The Dandelion’), to the basement level of Unit B1B, (TGI Fridays) and to the Ground Floor (St. Stephen’s Green) facade of Unit B5 and (part of)  Unit B1B. The proposed change of use is from mixed bar/restaurant/dancing to 100% retail. The external changes include revised glazing, new aluminium/ timber clad shopfronts (to selected RAL colour) with individual illuminated lettering in signage panels. The existing escape doors from adjoining hotel are to be incorporated into the new shopfront facade (with no change in function as hotel fire escape route). The internal changes include a demolition of Internal walls, partitions, stairs and partial demolition of the lower mezzanine (reduction of 40sq. m floorspace); demolition of entire upper level mezzanine (reduction of 115 sq. m floorspace) demolition of part dividing wall at basement level to link basement levels, reconfiguration of circulation areas and provision of a new escalators in newly formed opening/ void from ground to basement level (reduction in Ground Level Floor space of c, 60sq. m). Other works include the construction of new fitting rooms, offices and staff locker rooms/ancillary accommodation and all necessary ancillary development above and below ground.

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

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

(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.

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

(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 proposed development and amendment application will consist of the omission of 7 no. 3 bedroom two/ three storey townhouses from the approved scheme (3034/13) and their replacement with part two / three storey sheltered accommodation block  (maximum ridge height of 10.6 m) containing 9 no. 1 bedroom and 14 no. 2 bedroom units (total 23 no. residential units) referred as Block D. The new proposed building will be immediately adjacent to the permitted Blocks A, B, C as comprising 39 no. residential units. The development includes amendments to the design of 3 no. units permitted under Reg. Ref. 3034/13 (Block C, Unit Nos. 12, 26 & 39 ).

The total no. of residential units across the 4 no. Blocks A-D being 62 no. units.

The proposed amended development also comprises a single storey plant room, a bin store, an ESB substation and total 23 no. car parking spaces, 12 no. cycle spaces, a maintained pedestrian access to the proposal from Park Avenue, the omission of a previously permitted separate vehicular access to serve the 7 no. residential units, a landscape scheme, boundary treatments and all other ancillary works above and below ground as to support the proposed amended and existing approved scheme.

– Demolition of the existing single-storey garage structure previously used as a car workshop on a site of 78 sq.m;

– Construction of a two-storey, detached residential unit of 109 sq.m containing a study, 2 no. x bedrooms, enclosed private courtyard space of 9.5 sq.m, all at ground floor level and an open plan kitchen living room at first floor level along with an external, screened roof terrace space of 14.5 sq.m, also at first floor level;

– And all associated ancillary works to facilitate the development, including a new drainage connection.

The development will consist of amendments to a previously permitted development (Reg. Ref. 3941/17) in relation to the two-storey classroom block. The amendments to the permitted development (classroom block) seek a reduction in its gross floor area of c. 157 sq.m (from 1,334 sq.m to 1,177 sq.m), which includes a decreased building length of approximately 3.4 metres; minor elevational changes; internal layout modifications; and a  reduced building height from 10.95 metres to 10.76 metres.

External Modifications: Re-pointing of brick work of front facade; Repair to Red render at ground floor front elevation and replacement with lime render if required; Cleaning of front facade; Minor revisions to Proposed front doors; Replacement of modern windows and refurbishment of historic windows to the front and to the rear second and third floors; New granite plinth and railing to the front separating 54 and 55 only; Cleaning and re-pointing of entrance steps and closing existing hatch to basement with granite slabs; Outdoor seating bench and seating area with screen for the café to the front on new removable metal deck 5 sq.m; New awning to the front; Replacement of rainwater downpipes and hoppers with new cast iron ones to front and rear; Reinstatement of central historic ope and windows and replacement of existing original windows with a new Georgian style glazed door both in the Victorian bay to the rear at first floor level and refurbishment of roof over; Modifications to remodelling of existing rear extension with 65 sq.m of demolition (24 sq.m more that previously approved), Modifications to construction of new stairs to the rear with 43 sq.m of new build (18 sqm more than previously approved). Minor modifications to external rear terrace. Repair to render to the rear elevation where required; Painting of rear elevation. New flat roof to replace existing flat roof including roofing membrane, timber joists, new ceiling , AOV and reinstatement of a pitched roof light over main stairs.

Internal modifications: New floor slab at basement level; Proposals to alleviate and treat damp ingress; Opening to the vaults under the public foot path to be blocked up; New internal roller shutter doors at ground floor level; Revisions to the proposed ceiling at ground floor under previous grant.

Repair work to historic lime ceilings and cornices; Essential internal structural repair work;

Strengthening of all floors in poor condition (or replacement in limited areas only if absolutely essential); Minor internal modifications to the plans; Modifications to proposed new stairs; New drainage proposal.

The application also includes decoration throughout and all associated site works. The site area is 152 sq.m.

Area

Area 1 – South East

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 of the Block B central core 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 entrance, 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) Demolition of 3 no. existing outbuildings;

b) New 2-storey extension to north and west of existing dwelling;

c) New single-storey extension to south of existing dwelling.

d) Internal and external modifications to existing dwelling.

1) A hipped roof to the two storey extension instead of a gable roof to match in height and finish with the neighbouring roof

2) Front pitched roof to include the  bay has been removed and reinstated to match in with the neighbouring property,

3) Reduction in the floor area of the single storey extension at the rear and side.

2. Would further improvements including removal of the basement floor slap and damp proof injection, and the removal of original lath and plaster partition walls and ceilings and cornicing to upgrade the fire rating of the building require planning permission?

– Removal of existing 3-storey return and steps to rear.

– Construction of a 2-storey extension to side accommodating a new shower wc at upper ground floor level and enclosed access stair to rear garden and 1 no. roof light to rear pitched slated roof.

– New structural opening to original side gable wall to accommodate access to same.

– New 2-storey and part 3-storey flat roofed extension to rear reinstating second floor level return as meeting room with roof light (13.1 sq.m), staff kitchen with roof light at upper ground floor level and extended medical office to lower ground floor (garden) level with roof light.

– New structural opening required at lower ground floor level removing 2 no. original windows (under existing bay window), retaining and reinstating original splayed opening surround detail.

– Ancillary site development works and new drainage works to foul and surface water including rainwater harvesting.

Total proposed extended area = 105.72 sq.m.

The proposed development will consist of the reconfiguration of 23 no. units to provide for 40 no. units within Blocks A,B,C,D,E,G & H under the constructed apartment scheme granted in Reg. Ref.2966/10 & PL29S.237974 and Reg. Ref. 2870/17. This is proposed for a Private Rental Scheme and will provide for an overall increase in 17 no. apartments. The proposed reconfiguration will provide for 3 no. studios, 56 no. 1 bed units, 122 no. 2 bed units & 16 no. 3 bed units and will include elevational changes and modifications to balconies on all elevations.

(i) the framing of the existing bedroom terraces at 4th floor level;

(ii) the reorganisation and extension of the existing bedrooms and circulation spaces at 5th floor level, resulting in 2 no. additional bedrooms, with new bedroom terraces at this level fronting onto St. Stephen’s Green;

(iii) 8 no. additional bedrooms with terraces fronting onto St. Stephen’s Green, a new terrace to the existing presidential suite and revised circulation and servicing arrangements at 6th floor level; and (iv) 6 no. additional bedrooms with revised circulation and servicing arrangements at 7th floor level.

The development will include an amendment to Planning Reg. Ref. 2636/11/x1 comprising the omission of the freestanding lift shaft permitted as part of an extension to the rear of the main hotel block at 5th – 8th floor levels and its replacement with an internal lift shaft within the permitted building envelope at 7th and 8th floor levels. The proposed and permitted extensions will link at the 6th and 7th floor levels, resulting in the enlargement of 1 no. permitted bedroom at the 7th floor level and an overall floorspace reduction of the permitted extension of 109m2.

The development will also include the relocation of existing water tanks at 6th floor level to the existing basement level; piped infrastructure and ducting and all associated site development works.

The development also consists of the extension of hotel bedroom area at 5th floor level (10 sq.m) and alteration to layout of associated roof terrace; provision of external plant at 6th floor level, and green roof at roof level. The amendments will reduce the overall permitted floor area by 10 sq.m. The development will also consist of all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

The development consists of the following:

i) Change of use of three areas within the vaulted foundation spaces at ground level to retail/ restaurant use (598 sq.m Gross Floor Area);

ii) Change of use of the front of the building (to Hatch Street) at ground level and the first floor/ podium level and second floor/ mezzanine level of the northern element of the platform building (existing second floor/mezzanine floor to be removed and new floor provided) to office use (1,747 sq.m resultant Gross Floor Area in office use);

iii) Removal of non-original features and interventions in accordance with good conservation practice;

iv) Provision of glazed entrance to north elevation, replacement roof lights incorporated into a repaired and replaced roof as appropriate, glazed arched facades to vaulted foundations on east and west elevations, similar to works previously carried out at the southern element of the platform building;

v) Upgrade of the existing service yard to provide a new public realm space, including the removal of the existing boundary railing and gates, and provision of new paving, steps landscaping and 22 bicycle parking spaces;

vi) All conservation repair, replacement and refurbishment works in accordance with the submitted documentation;

vii) All ancillary and associated site development works.

a) altered plan layout by removal of some existing, and insertion of new partitions,

b) new internal connecting openings at first, second and third floor level between no. 13 and no. 14,

c) extension (c. 31 sq.m) of the existing mezzanine floor over 2nd floor of no. 14, including new access stair,

d) new lift and enclosure in no. 13 serving basement to second floor incl.,

e) removal of existing basement stairs and provision of new basement stairs, with reinstating original level of ground floor to no. 13,

f) replacement of 1 no. existing rear rooflight and provision of 1 no. new front rooflight to no. 13, and replacement of 1 no. existing rear rooflight and 1 no. existing front rooflight to no. 14,

g) reinstatement of rear window to mezzanine/ third floor of no. 14,

h) refurbishment of original timber windows,

i) alterations to ground floor elevation to Fade Street by removal of existing roller shutters, replacement of existing shopfront & sign board (no. 13) and reinstating entrance door of no. 14 to original position,

j) all associated site works.

The proposed development seeks revisions to the previously permitted mixed-use scheme, Dublin City Council Reg.Ref. DSDZ2546/15 (the ‘parent permission’) as amended by Reg.Ref. DSDZ3796/16, comprising changes to Block G (café/ restaurant) only, to include: Block G as an amalgamated 3-storey pavilion building with a total gross floor area c. 1,166 sq.m (i.e. an increase of c. 105 sq.m gfa), including: minor northern extension to accommodate new ESB substation and switch room; the omission of the ground floor route through the building, to form 1 no. amalgamated café/ restaurant unit of c. 880 sq.m (excluding bin stores, toilets, lobbies and proposed ESB substation and switch room) with an external terrace of c. 139 sq.m at 1st floor level; the removal of ancillary external terrace area (c. 185 sq.m), increased green roof area (total c. 273 sq.m), projecting screened plant area ( c. 160 sq.m), and reconfigured stair/ lift core overruns and lightbox, at 2nd floor (roof) level; associated building elevation changes; and all associated and ancillary site development, landscape and boundary works, or as otherwise permitted under planning register reference DSDZ2546/15 and amended by Reg.Ref. DSDZ3796/16.

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

Unit B5 (formerly ‘The Dandelion’), to the basement level of Unit B1B, (TGI Fridays) and to the Ground Floor (St. Stephen’s Green) facade of Unit B5 and (part of)  Unit B1B. The proposed change of use is from mixed bar/restaurant/dancing to 100% retail. The external changes include revised glazing, new aluminium/ timber clad shopfronts (to selected RAL colour) with individual illuminated lettering in signage panels. The existing escape doors from adjoining hotel are to be incorporated into the new shopfront facade (with no change in function as hotel fire escape route). The internal changes include a demolition of Internal walls, partitions, stairs and partial demolition of the lower mezzanine (reduction of 40sq. m floorspace); demolition of entire upper level mezzanine (reduction of 115 sq. m floorspace) demolition of part dividing wall at basement level to link basement levels, reconfiguration of circulation areas and provision of a new escalators in newly formed opening/ void from ground to basement level (reduction in Ground Level Floor space of c, 60sq. m). Other works include the construction of new fitting rooms, offices and staff locker rooms/ancillary accommodation and all necessary ancillary development above and below ground.