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South Central Area

South East Area

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North Central Area

2225200

2225127

2225727

222 8870

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The proposed modifications consist of:

Reconfiguration and minor decrease in size of the permitted basement; Disconnection of the rear of the structure at 25-27 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay from the basement; Minor changes to rear of 25-27  John Rogerson’s Quay at 1st and 2nd floor levels and to office terrace on east elevation at 2nd floor level; Reduction in level of permitted basement car parking provision from 47 no. to 45 no. spaces; Associated changes to elevations and all ancillary site works and services; The site will be developed over two phases, as follows: Phase 1; Partial retention of existing single-storey warehouse ( previously scheduled for demolition) to the rear of the structure at 25-27 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and bordering Whitaker Lane to the east, with the use of this structure being retained as a Class 5 storage repository; Changes to the rear of the structure at 25-27  Sir John Rogerson’s Quay including partial retention of existing annex, omission of permitted lift & bridge and atrium, provision of a disabled toilet and landscaped courtyard at ground floor level, all to enable it to function as a stand-alone development; Minor internal and external alterations to ground, 1st, 2nd floors and roof of existing building at 25-27  Sir John Rogerson’s Quay to accommodate relocated waste, storage, access and servicing; Setback of permitted office block from Whitaker Lane at  all levels with the provision of a revised lavational treatment on the eastern gable and related omission of terrace at 5th floor level; and omission of permitted south-eastern core in office block at all levels;

Phase 2: Demolition of retained portion of existing single-storey warehouse and annex to the rear of the structure at 25-27  Sir John Rogerson’s Quay; Reinstatement of permitted lift, bridge and atrium and omission of landscaped courtyard at ground floor level, all to the rear of the structure at 25-27  Sir John Rogerson’s Quay; Reinstatement of permitted office block at ground to 7th floor level in terms of internal and external configuration, eastern gable and facade treatment, 5th floor terrace and south-eastern core.

The site accommodates 4 protected structures including; Block B referred to as 1 Ringsend Road (RPS 7377); Block D comprising No’s 33 and 34 Barrow Street ( RPS 483, 484); two storey brick gables of warehouses to south of Boland’s Mill ( the ‘factory’ building ( (RPS 485).

The proposed development seeks amendments to previously permitted Building 1, Building 2, Building C and Building D permitted under DSDZ3796/14. the amendments consist of:

1. Revised footprint, cores and floor plates to Building 1 and Building 2 including internal goods lifts;

2. Revised fin detail, facades and elevational treatment to the Building 1 and Building 2 elevations;

3. Revised louvers to roof plant screening to Building 1 and Building 2 and at ground floor level from basement;

4. Revised basement footprints to Building 1 and Building 2 increasing the GFA by 255sq.m;

5. Omission of basement links to Buildings C and  D and relocation of Mason Hayes Curran basement connection from -2 level to -1 level;

6. Revised entrance to office space from Barrow Street at Buildings 1 and Buildings D including revised treatment between the two buildings and revised layout and elevations;

7. Partial change of use (88sq.m GFA) on the permitted café to office use to Barrow Street;

8. Increase in bicycle parking by 10 no. spaces providing a total of 359 bicycle spaces

9. All ancillary and associated site development and infrastructural works minor elevational changes as a result of the other amendments

The proposed amendments result in an increase in GFA of Building 1 of 788sq.m to a total GFA of 14,064 sq.m. The proposed amendments result in an increase in GFA of Building 2 of 7793sq.m to a total GFA of 12,533 sq.m. The proposed amendments result in an increase in GFA of Building 1 of Basement levels -1, -2 and -3 by 255sq.m to 13,128sq.m total.

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Area

Application Number

Application Type

Applicant

Location

Proposal

Registration Date

Area 1- South East

3976/17

Permission

Paul Maloney, Project Manager DS Charlemont Limited

Former Charlemont Medical Clinic, including No. 37 Charlemont Street, (former St. Ultan’s Hospital, a Proteteced Structure) and Nos. 35 & 36 Charlemont Street, Dublin 2

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION & PERMISSION: The development will consist of an amendment of planning permission granted under Reg. Ref. 2907/15 (ABP Ref. PL29S.246118), as amended by planning permission granted under Reg. Ref. 3894/16, comprising the retention of the as built amended basement level and completion in accordance with the submitted drawings (comprising a reduction in permitted basement size by c. 225sq.m (from c.1,970sq.m GFA to 1,745sq.m GFA) and associated reconfiguration of internal spaces and car parking layout to increase the number of car parking spaces from a previously permitted 10 No. car parking spaces to 20 No. car parking spaces) with an increase of 10 No. car parking spaces together with permission for proposed amendments to non-commenced elements of the permitted development as detailed below. Internal amendments to the previously permitted hotel building include a reconfigured bedroom layout and provision of additional bedrooms to replace previously permitted laundry rooms at first to fourth floor level (additional 4 No. hotel bedrooms); revised internal layout and configuration of main hotel reception and ancillary break out space at ground floor level together with a change of the previously permitted cafe/bar at ground floor level to provide 2 No. ancillary function rooms together with a revised layout of the business rooms and staircore along the southern elevation at ground floor to provide a revised Executive Room layout with new double doors to the north-eastern elevation at ground floor level. External alterations include provision of 1 no. additional emergency escape door at ground floor level on western elevation of permitted hotel building; revised fenestration at first to fourth floor level to the northern and western elevations (including additional bedroom windows); omission of previously permitted bronze coloured anodised aluminium louvres to all elevations; revised glass balustrading across entire southern elevation at parapet level (4th floor); amended site landscaping and revised boundary wall treatment along part of the southern boundary (along Charlemont Mall), together with a revised configuration of the previously permitted bicycle storeroom, ESB and switch room at north-western corner of site and the provision of a new vehicular entrance along the common boundary with the adjoining site to the north. Amendments to Nos. 35 and 36 Charlemont Street include the amalgamation of the two buildings into a single building, together with a change of the previously approved 3 No. aparthotel units under Planning Ref. 2907/15 (ABP Ref. PL29S.246118) to provide 3 No. hotel bedrooms with en-suite facilities at each floor (basement to second floor level) comprising an additional 12 No. hotel bedrooms. Associated external alterations include the removal of railings to the front of No. 36 and reinstatement of steps and provision of new front door, including door surround, and new railings plus gate to match No. 35 at ground floor level to the north-eastern elevation (both doors will be fixed closed); alterations to the rear elevation include the provision of two doors to the rear elevation at ground floor level; re-opening of windows to the southeast gable elevation together with alterations to the roof and chimneys to include rendering and replacement chimney pots. Internal alterations include amendments to internal walls/layout and lowering of basement floor to improve floor to ceiling height. Amendments to No. 37 Charlemont Street (Protected Structure) include a change of the previously approved hotel lounge at ground floor level under Planning Ref. 2907/15 (ABP Ref. PL29S.246118) to provide 2 No. Hotel Function Rooms together with minor modifications to the internal layout of the 4 No. hotel bedrooms on the upper levels (first and second floors). Amended works to the Protected Structure include the retention of the non-original northern, rear bay window; rebuilding of chimney to historic form with addition of lime plaster; alteration to front parapet; gable walls of permitted atrium have been altered to finish behind the edge of the gables walls to No. 37; permitted glazed roof has been extended to increase the separation distance between new hotel building and No. 37; alterations to side gable (northwest); renovation of windows and the replacement of two existing ground floor windows to the two existing rear bay windows with doors; retention of windows in southwest gable at first and second floor level; removal of internal, non-original partition walls and installation of removable internal, partition walls in a revised configuration to the first and second floor, en-suite hotel bedrooms; replacement of doors throughout building; lining of walls and provision of rising services within alcoves of chimney breasts. Alterations to the curtilage of the Protected Structure to provide a formal landscaping regime to the front of No. 37 Charlemont Street with new railings and gate to the front to historic detail. All modifications above ground level are within the previously permitted building envelope and will not result in an increase in floorspace. In the interest of clarity, the proposed amendments will result in an increase of 16 No. hotel bedrooms from a previously permitted 172 No. bedrooms to a proposed 188 No. bedrooms with the previously permitted aparthotel element (6 No. Aparthotel bedrooms) omitted.

04-Oct-2017

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1) demolition of 72m2 of the existing single storey wing containing the existing boiler room and chimney, changing rooms, cloaks and stores

2) the construction of a new 1,440m2 single storey extension providing additional accommodation including

(a) a new entrance, foyer and reception, 3 new classrooms, office and meeting room and ancillary accommodation and

(b) a new multi-purpose hall and stage with a maximum parapet height of 12.5 metres, with associated changing rooms, instructor’s office, storage areas and ancillary accommodation and services

3) the construction of a new 11m2 entrance lobby to the existing hall to the rear of the existing building

4) minor internal alterations and upgrade works to the existing school building including enlarged kitchen to the existing hall and some internal fire safety and services upgrade works including new boiler flues at roof level

5) widening the existing vehicular entrance gate to the site to provide for simultaneous vehicular entry and exit and other associated site works and services.

* Demolition of single storey sheds, one to side elevation in side passage and one to rear;

*Demolition of single storey double garage on boundary wall in rear garden, work to remaining boundary wall on laneway to include blocking up one garage door and upgrading of existing garage door,

* Construction of a two storey extension to the front and side elevation in side passageway with 2 no. roof lights;

* Construction of a new single storey extension to the rear with 2 no. linear roof lights to the rear;

* Construction of 2 no. new roof lights in existing two storey return roof to rear;

* Construction of 4 no. new roof lights in existing roof at attic level to rear;

* Front, side and rear elevation changes including enlarged window at first floor level in existing two storey return to rear;

* Refurbishment and internal amendments to the existing dwelling on all levels;

* All associated conservation and repair work, landscaping to front and rear gardens, drainage and site development works.

a) The construction of a rear and side single-storey extension at ground floor level and an extension at second floor level which will result in an increase in floor area of: 47.1 sq.m at ground floor level and 5.3 sq.m at second floor level. Total floor area increase of the house 52.4 sq.m. The rear extensions will incorporate a flat roof to the single storey ground floor extension and a new raised pitched roof to the rear at second floor level.

b) The erection of an 18 sq.m single storey detached flat roof garden room structure to the rear garden of the property.

c) Refurbishment and re-roofing of the existing side garage.

d) The widening of an existing vehicular access by 1m at the front of the property onto Herbert Park.

e) Associated internal and external alterations and refurbishments including elevational improvements.

f) Associated demolitions and alterations.

g) Associated drainage, landscaping and boundary treatment works within the curtilage of the site.

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1. Demolition of existing modern extensions (with a combined area of c. 2,363 sqm) to the rear of Nos. 36-38 Westland Row and removal of existing yard area, boundary wall and fencing at the boundaries of Cumberland Court and Cumberland Street South;

2. Provision of a new 5 storey over lower ground floor extension to the rear of the Protected Structure, stepping down to 4.5 storeys equivalent to Cumberland Street South comprising c. 4,394 sqm with an overall height of c. 18.22m from Westland Row (c. 24.45mOD) and consisting of an opera studio, lecture theatre, research rooms, practice rooms, teaching rooms, music technology hub, costume and props room, library, records room, staff room, recital hall, green room, box office and cloak room, sound and lighting room, backstage area and associated offices, waiting rooms / foyers, toilets, changing rooms, ESB, plant rooms and all associated circulation space;

3. Provision of sedum roof located at levels 4 and 5;

4. Revised drainage arrangements within the site including the provision of a storm water attenuation tank at basement level under proposed plant room to the rear of the site;

5. Creation of 2 no. courtyard areas and associated landscaping;

6. Removal of existing external fire escape stairs to all levels and replacement by enclosed glazed link to the rear of the Protected Structure;

7. Provision of new glazed link at upper ground floor level connecting rear of Protected Structure with proposed extension;

8. Provision of wheelchair access arrangements to nos. 36-38 Westland Row via the main entrance and comprising the partial removal of an existing iron railing and curb wall, modifications to existing external steps and installation of a platform lift;

9. Provision of a free standing powder coated aluminium totem sign on a galvanised steel frame c. 2.5m above ground floor level (c. 8.73mOD) at the Westland Row facade; and

10. All associated site development works.

(i) Demolition of existing single storey sheds (670 sqm);

(ii) Construction of 5 no. five-storey, over basement, residential apartment buildings, accommodating a total of 90 no. residential apartments, each with and associated balcony / terrace. Block 1- accommodating 8 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 10 no. three-bedroom apartments, over ground to fourth floor levels, and Energy Centre (81 sqm), car parking, bicycle parking and bin stores at basement level. Part of Block 1 lies within the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council administrative area, on land which is subject to a concurrent planning application to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, which specifically seeks permission for part of 10 no. three-bedroom apartments over ground to fourth floor levels, together with part of basement level car parking and the energy building. Block 2,3,4 and 5 each block to accommodate 16 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 2 no. 3 bedroom apartments over ground to fourth floor levels and car parking, bicycle parking and bin stores at basement level;

(iii) 90 no. residential car parking spaces at basement level, to include 5 no. universal access car parking spaces and 90 no. secure bicycle spaces;

(iv) Secure storage total 371 sq.m and 5 no. bin stores, total 94 sq.m at basement level;

(v) 37 no. visitor car spaces and 40 no. visitor bicycle spaces provided at surface / ground level;

(vi) ESB substation and switch room (27 sqm) and security / concierge office (13 sqm) at ground floor.

(vii) Communal amenity space, internal access roads, landscaping, boundary treatment, SuDS drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. Access to the development. Access to the development will be via an existing entrance and roadway from Greenfield Park. Widening of the entrance and roadway has been approved under Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Reg. Ref. D15A/0860/ An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL06D.246607..

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The development will consist of refurbishment and restoration of the existing Spruce House and the construction of a new 7 storey over basement office building to the rear with a link to Spruce House at ground and first floor levels.  Works also include reinstatement of Leeson Place, a historic laneway. The total floor area of the development is approx. 7,555 sqm.

The proposal also includes:

1. Demolition of an existing bicycle shed and generator room, c.50sqm in area, to the South-West gable end of the former Nurses’ building.

2. Construction of a new 7 storey over basement office building, c. 7075sqm in area, linked to the rear of Spruce House, at upper ground and first floor levels. Accommodation will include office space, meeting rooms, sanitary facilities, circulation cores and ancillary spaces. Plant will be housed in the basement.

3. Construction of new ESB substation, customer switch room and store 35sqm in area, in place of demolished bicycle shed and generator room.

4. Refurbishment and restoration of Spruce House, former dispensary, c.445sqm in area. Existing doors, windows and roof lights are to be restored and upgraded and new works will include all other minor internal works. A new door and gently sloping access is proposed for Spruce House via Leeson Place to facilitate wheelchair access.

5. External works will comprise hard landscaping, lighting, new steps and ramps to facilitate universal access along reinstated Leeson Place, 65no. bicycle stands and all associated ancillary site works on an external area of circa 0.0723hectares.

6. There will be a new gated service access from Quinn’s Lane to the south-east of the site. Primary access to the proposed new building will be via Spruce House. A secondary pedestrian access point to new building is proposed via reinstated Leeson Place.

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