SD24A/0135: The development will consist of a change of use of a Children's Play Facility (established under SDCC Ref. SD17A/0301) at part ground and part first floor level of the existing Citywest Shopping Centre building together with associated internal works of conversion and refurbishment and the erection of a new second floor extension with sedum roof on top to provide a public library that is arrange over three floors, as follows: (i) Ground Floor - Internal alteration and conversion of the existing ground floor lobby (approx 92 sq.m GIA). The existing light and stair access will provide access to the two upper floors that will contain the main floorspace associated with the library; (ii) First Floor - Internal alteration and conversion of existing floorspace (approximately 906 sq.m GIA) to provide public library space with ancillary staff and welfare facilities together with circulation areas. Provision is also made for additional / new external ancillary plant to the rear terrace (approximately 71 sq.m) and PV panels; and (iii) Second Floor - Construction of a new second floor extension to provide approx. 635 sq.m of public library floorspace (GIA) together with a west facing outdoor roof terrace (of approximately 117 sq.m). Associated external works include the provision of 16 no. short stay bicycle parking spaces (8 no. Sheffield stands) and 2 no. secure long stay bicycle spaces.
Part of the ground & first floor levels, (previously Unit No's 27M, 28M & 29M), City West Shopping Centre, Citywest, Dublin 24
DecisionGrant permission
Decided19 July 2024
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