4289/22: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for development at a site of c.388sqm located at Former Tara Street Fire Station, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 (including the Brick Watch Tower - a protected structure RPS no. 7994). It is located on the corner of Tara Street and Pearse Street. The development will consist of change of use from former nightclub/fire station to office at ground floor and basement level, the removal of modern internal finishes and refurbishment including reconfiguration of rooms,relocation of stairs, introduction of lightwells and escape stairs to basement, provision of staff facilities, kitchen area and toilets,restoration and retention of the timber doors and windows, window frames, feature lighting of arches including general external cleaning and restorations,brass nameplates to main entrance, all associated site development works and services provision required to enable the development of the site.
Site of c. 388sqm located at Former Tara Street Fire Station, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
DecisionGrant permission
Decided17 August 2022
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- 4785/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of the following: 1. Refurbishment and temporary fit-out works to the Printing House, and a temporary change of use for a period of five years, to allow it to operate as an exhibition space to include: A temporary fit-out, for a period of five years, to the Printing House (360m2), incorporating an exhibition room with display case relocated from the Old Library, secure storage rooms, security office, and WC at ground floor level and associated plant space at basement level. The fit-out works will include the installation of demountable reversible steel and concrete structures, steel framed metal stud partitions, timber and steel doors, fire curtain, blockwork walls, and associated services including sprinkler system, ventilation, heating, cooling, information technology and electrical systems. Internal refurbishment, including insulation of the roof, upgrading fire rating of historic floors retaining all historic elements, upgrading fire resistance of three historic doors, temporary removal and storage on site of one door leaf, redecoration of interior at ground level including the entrance hall. External refurbishment works consisting of pointing the east elevation to replace variety of non-historic finishes, cleaning of the Portland stone portico and Calp rubble side elevations, refurbishment of historic railings and replacement of non-historic boiler room door. The construction of a demountable steel temporary structure (29 sq.m) along the eastern edge of the Printing House to provide an accessible entrance through an existing doorway, involving widening of the door opening. 2. The construction of a Temporary Pavilion in New Square, for a period of five years, with a gross internal area of 900m2 comprising of an exhibition space (576m2), retail space (170m2), WCs, staff room, storage and plant space. The temporary pavilion is organised in two building volumes, ranging in height from 6.7m to 9.9m. The building will have a metal structure, and will be clad with coloured metal panels. A screened temporary external plant enclosure (72m2) will be located to the rear of the Temporary Pavilion. 3. Landscaping including temporary sloped surfaces in New Square to provide accessible entrances to the Temporary Pavilion, reseeding of lawn, temporary removal of 2 sections of chain around the perimeter of New Square. 4. The provision of a temporary sign, for a period of five years, located at the western facade of House 33-37 (a Protected Structure) of c. 1m x 9m and an exterior temporary, for a period of five years, wayfinding feature light fixed to the rear brick-faced facade of Houses 33-37. 5. Permission is also sought for all associated site development above and below ground and temporary construction operations. / 0.1 km away / 28 October 2022Granted