Application description published by Dublin City Council.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of a change of use from office to residential and comprise the sub-division of residential units, including 2 x 1 bed units (measuring 47 sq.m. and 52 sq.m.) and 9 studio units with an average area of 29 sq.m. The proposed works extend to an overall site area of circa. 210 sq.m. and shall comprise the following: (1) removal of non-original elements to the rear. This includes (i) the modern L-shaped basement structure at basement level; (ii) the modern plan room structure at ground floor level and brick flue enclosure to above eaves level; (iii) the modern steel deck which extends across the rear facade of no. 16 at first, second and third floor level; (iv) the toilet block constructed on the roof of the oroginal 2-storey return structure; (v) the 2 no. projecting bay windows to the north and east elevations of the original 2-storey return; (vi) the single storey flat roofed modern extension to the rear at the former garden level; (2) new construction works to the former garden level, comprising a new 40 sq. single storey structure at basement level with a green roof (to provide a 1 bed apartment unit) to replace a non-original 50 sq.m. office structure constructed at ground floor level; (3) new construction works to the original 2-storey return at the rear, comprising a 3.6 sq.m. semi-circular extension to the original gable to include a new stair, the reinstatement of the original mansard type roof structure (following the removal of the modern toilet block) and new window opening to the north facade, (4) general external upgrade works and construction repairs to the building envelope to include (i) replacing the finishes to the historic double pitch roof and valley gutter, (ii) installing a new automatic openable roof vent over the stair, (iii) replacement of existing front UPVC rainwater goods to the front elevation; (iv)replacement of the non-original external steel access stair to front lightwell; (v) cleaning of all original brickwork; (vi) repair of the original windows; (vii) new services/plant to replace existing in the existing cellar / front lightwell; (5) various internal upgrade works and conservation repairs; incorporating works required to achieve compliance with current building regulations, including: (i) removing the non-original lift; (ii) removing the non-original steel stair from ground floor level to basement, (iii) damp proofing works to the basement; (iv) internal dry lining works to the basement; (v) upgrade of existing timber floors to meet fire and acoustic performance requirements; (vi) new concrete floor construction to the basement; vii) new electrical and mechanical services installations to serve the residential units; (viii) historic plasterwork repairs.
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ABP-318409-23Submitted 09 November 2023 / decided 01 August 2024
Status not recordedGRANT PERMISSION
Appeal submittedAppeal reference ABP-318409-23
09 November 2023
Appeal decisionGRANT PERMISSION
01 August 2024
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Application ref
4340/23
Received
21 August 2023
Decided
11 October 2023
FI requested
No
Authority
Dublin City Council
Application type
Permission
Outcome
Refuse permission
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