3738/19: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of refurbishment and restoration of 8 Merrion Square, Dublin D02 YE68, a Protected Structure (ref: 5109), in use as office space and headquarters to The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, to comprise the following: reroofing, including chimneys, leadwork and timber repairs; repair of existing balcony; removal of existing cantilevered toilet block at 2nd floor landing and reconfiguration of opening to reinstate landing window; structural repairs; removal of existing conservatory at rear basement level and replacement with new structure to existing footprint; render repairs to rear elevations; refurbishment of timber sliding sash windows; fire upgrade of existing structure; conservation and repair of internal historic fabric; reinstatement of glazed lay light to first floor return; improved accessibility; reconfiguration of internal spaces to provide improved member, visitor and staff facilities; infill extension to rear return building; upgrade of M & E service installation; refurbishment of existing access platform at front basement level; external landscaping works at rear to provide universal access.
The Architectural Centre, 8, Merrion Square North, Dublin 2
DecisionGrant permission
Decided07 October 2019
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