Ulster Bank, 30-33 College Green and 3-4 Suffolk Street fronting onto Church Lane, Dublin 2, D02 DD76
Planning application 2518/19
DecisionGrant permission
Decided15 July 2019
Application typePermission
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- WEB2128/26PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of the retention of the external façade and flanking chimneys of the Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 1995) and the demolition of the existing 5th floor slab and domed roof situated between the chimneys and the construction of a replacement glazed domed roof structure to provide a rooftop bar (69 sq.m) fronting onto College Green. Internal works of alteration and conversion of the Protected Structure to facilitate the proposed use as a hotel include the removal and reconfiguration of internal staircases together with the removal of internal walls / partitions and the reconfiguration of the internal layout to provide a Boutique and Cloak Room at ground floor level and new stair/lift lobby (off the main entrance lobby that is accessed via College Green) to serve the new circulation core running vertically through the building together with the removal of the first floor to provide a void over the proposed lift/stair lobby at ground floor. Abutting the Protected Structure to the west is the concrete-framed wing of the existing bank building dating from c. 1975. Internal and external works are proposed to this building to facilitate its conversion and change of use to hotel and ancillary uses. Proposed external works of alteration to this structure include the demolition of the existing northern and eastern elevation (fronting College Green and Church Lane, respectively) at ground and first floor levels together with the removal of part of the first floor slab along the College Green frontage to provide a void / double height space at ground floor level internally and a new corresponding double height façade with columns at ground and first floor level with entrance at ground floor level onto the corner of College Green and Church Lane. Corresponding facades at 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor levels will be retained with modifications to the fenestration pattern and re-use of the viable cut stone fabric from the ground and first floor elevations (to be demolished) where possible. Demolition of the rear elevation (courtyard façade) and replacement with new. Other internal works include the demolition / removal of non-structural internal walls with existing columns / structural frame to remain in situ. Existing floor slabs will be retained with localised areas to be demolished / cut to accommodate reconfigured stair / lift cores and risers. The existing fifth floor slab and rooftop plant is be demolished / removed and replaced with a new roof extension at 5th and 6ft floor levels to provide a part 5- and part 7-storey building fronting onto College Green and Church lane. The existing Part 4-, Part 5-storey building fronting onto Suffolk Street (3-4 Suffolk Street) is connected to the 1970’s building on College green by a steel framed glazed atrium. It is proposed to demolish this existing atrium and the existing front and rear elevations of the Suffolk Street building together with the majority of the non-structural internal walls / partitions. Existing columns / structural frame will remain in situ. Existing floor slabs will be retained with localised areas to be demolished / cut to accommodate reconfigured stair / lift cores and risers. The existing basement mezzanine slab; fifth floor slab and rooftop plant will be demolished and replaced with a new two-storey roof extension to provide a part 4- and part 6-storey building fronting Suffolk Street with a separate entrance onto Suffolk Street. A new 6-storey extension will replace the existing atrium to the rear to connect the Suffolk Street building with the buildings onto College Green. Works to the existing basement include the infilling of an existing service lift pit at basement -1 level (under the building at 3-4 Suffolk Street) and the installation of an internal drained floor and wall cavity waterproofing system along with internal reconfiguration of walls / layout to the entire basement level. Localised excavations will be formed below the existing basement slab to enable the construction of foundations for certain new structural walls and columns. The proposed buildings will provide plant and store rooms; waste storage area / bin store; kitchen, bicycle storeroom (15 no. staff bicycle spaces) and staff changing rooms at basement level together with ancillary facilities in connection with the use of the hotel to include the provision of a Spa with treatment rooms; a Gym and changing facilities / lockers and toilettes for guests at basement level. At ground floor level (fronting College Green) provision is made for a Café of 40 sq.m (with corner access onto College Green and Church Lane); Bar and Restaurant (265 sq.m) with ESB Sub-station and Switchroom onto Church Lane. At first floor mezzanine level onto College Green provision is made for a Restaurant (311 sq.m) and Private Dining Rooms with stairs leading to ground level to the rear to the extension linking with the Suffolk Street building where provision is made for a Café / Breakfast Bar (251 sq.m) to the rear of the hotel reception at ground floor onto Suffolk Street. A total of 97 no. hotel bedrooms are proposed at the upper levels (first floor level and above). Other works include the provision of screened plant at rooftop level; all associated engineering and site works (including underground services and utility connections) necessary to facilitate the proposed development, and the provision of external wall mounted lighting to all levels of the façades, including the Protected Structure, as follows – 4 no. uplighters at ground level at the base of the plinth; 7 no. surface mounted lights at 2nd floor window-cill level (comprising 4 no. wall washers and 3 no. LED uplighters); 4 no. surface mounted LED uplighters at base of columns; 3 no. surface mounted LED uplighters at 3rd floor window-cill level; 3 no. surface mounted LED uplighters at 4th floor window-cill level and 10 no. surface mounted wall washers at base of pediment at 5th floor level. / 0.0 km away / 02 July 2026Granted
- 3941/23PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: To carry out external works on a protected structure for the removal of ATM's on College Green and Suffolk Street infilled with stone to match the existing. The removal of the night safe front plate on college green, to be infilled with stone to match existing. The removal of the Ulster Bank raised letter blue shopfront signage, bus stop signage and general blue signage on College Green, Church Lane and Suffolk Street elevations. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM's, loose furniture, general signage and the removal of Ulster Bank digital signage on Suffolk Street. At 33 College Green, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, D02 DD76, Ireland. / 0.0 km away / 09 November 2023Granted
- 4222/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of change of use from retail to licensed restaurant. Changes are proposed to the back of house area to provide for kitchen, storage and service areas, new mechanical ventilation system, new internal timber and glazed screens to form restaurant bar and private dining rooms, new internal lobby entrance, new external railings and seating area at ground floor level to front of 34 College Green and an internally illuminated identification sign over the front door, new external illumination to ground floor windows and totem menu sign and all other works associated with restaurant use. / 0.0 km away / 12 October 2022Granted
- WEB1187/26Dublin City Council-Permission is sought by Pextell Limited for a development at 9/10 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2. The development will consist of a change of use of the ground floor and basement (309.1 sq.m in extent) from its current use as retail to a retail service use for medical screening. The area is currently in use as retail as part of the Superdry retail outlet spanning 6 to 10 Suffolk Street. The retail use will remain in 6 to 8 Suffolk Street. Permission is also sought for new identification entrance signage in existing shop front and to construct a new dividing wall between the two premises at 8 and 9 Suffolk Street. / 0.0 km away / 25 March 2026Granted
- 4709/23PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:For development located at this site at No. 114 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 NH21 (Protected Structure RPS Ref. No. 3262). The site is located within the Grafton Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development will comprise: • Removal of existing signage; Replacement signage within fascia board; • New signage at street level; and; • All associated works and infrastructure to facilitate the development. / 0.1 km away / 14 December 2023Granted
- 3749/23PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (RPS Ref. No. 3262). The site is located within the Grafton Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development will comprise: -Removal of existing escalator between ground floor, mezzanine and first floor levels and associated works; -Removal of ramped access at ground floor level to be replaced by a disabled access lift from lower ground floor level to upper ground floor level; -Removal of double doors to the front facade and replacement with shopfront window; -Installation of partitions to provide changing rooms at ground floor level; -Installation of partition to provide additional storage space at second floor level; -Installation of partition to provide additional storage space at fourth floor level; -Removal of internal glazed wall panel and instatement of masonry wall in stairwell at mezzanine level; -Upgrading of building services including new energy efficient heating and cooling systems; -Refurbishment of windows to front facade and other general repair and conversation works; -All associated works and infrastructure to facilitate the development. / 0.1 km away / 06 July 2023Granted
- 4173/24PROTECTED STRUCTURES: The development will consist of: the change of use of the second-floor area from ancillary cafe/restaurant to higher order fashion retail (259sq m) and associated works; internal fit-out works at each level; new shopfront and signage; and all associated works. / 0.1 km away / 10 October 2024Granted
- 4335/19PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at 112-113 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 (Protected Structures) and located in the Grafton Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area and subject to the scheme of Special Planning Control for Grafton Street and Environs. The development will consist of the following amendments to previously permitted Dublin City Council planning application reference no. 3518/15. 1) Modifications to the permitted basement level layout including a reduction in the permitted basement floorspace from 368 sqm to 183 sqm, the development of a new retaining wall to the rear of the existing basement, and the development of a new basement escape stairs will access to the ground floor level; 2) Modifications to the permitted ground floor layout including the omission of previously permitted stairs 'C' from the ground to the basement floor levels; the omission of an escalator and stairs 'B' from the ground to the basement level; the omission of previously approved stairs 'A' from the ground to the basement level; reconfiguration of an exit to the rear of the property as a result of the removal of stairs 'A', reconfiguration of the ground floor layout, and the replacement of a section of wall at the south western corner to the rear of the site (which was to be retained) with a new concrete structure. The modifications to the ground floor level will result in an increase of c.1sqm of gross floor space; 3) Modifications to the permitted rear elevation including introduction of additional brick at ground floor level to match the permitted brickwork as part of the reconfiguration of the area outside of the rear exit as a result of the removal of stairs 'A' and the replacement of a section of wall (which was retained under the permitted application) with a new concrete structure; and 4) Alterations to the side (south facing) elevation including: i) reconfiguration of a section of the south facing elevation at 1st and 2nd floor level retaining a section of the existing party wall at a low level, provision of additional zinc cladding, and the omission of a window in a staircore; and ii) the replacement of a section of wall (which was retained under the permitted application) with a new concrete structure at ground floor level. / 0.1 km away / 02 January 2020Granted