Site planning risk brief

Permission for development to amend a previously permitted education and research building ( DCC Reg. Ref: 2016/19; ABP Ref: 305501-19) on this site of c.0. 3945 hectares comprising Block A Ardilaun Centre ( also known as Nos. (112-114), St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 AF59, No. 4 Proud's Lane, Dublin 2, D02 WY28, part of No. 26 York Street, Dublin 2, D02 P796 and part of the courtyard of the Ardilaun Centre, Dublin 2 The proposed development will consist of: an additional storey of education and research floorspace (7th Floor Level) (838 sq m) and extensions to the permitted 5th Floor Level at the south-west and south-east corners (49 sq m). The total gross floor area of the building increases by 887 sq m (from 12,381 sq m permitted to 13,268 sq m proposed), resulting in an eight storey building over basement. The development will also consist of: alterations to the permitted elevations and internal layouts; and associated alterations to the permitted plant and services ( mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal).

Permission for the development of an education and research building on a site of c. 0.3945 hectares comprising Block A Ardilaun Centre (also known as Nos. 112-114), St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 AF59, No. 4, Proud's Lane, Dublin 2, D02 WY28, part of No. 26 York Street, Dublin 2, D02 P796 and part of the courtyard of the Ardilaun Centre, Dublin 2. The development will consist of the demolition of Block A Ardilaun Centre (vacant office of varying heights from five to eight storeys over basement/lower ground floor) (7,904 sqm), No. 4 Proud's Lane (office) (three storeys) (265 sqm), an ESB substation and security hut to the rear of No. 26 York Street at Cuffe Lane (12 sqm and 11 sqm, respectively) and the podium and basement car park and associated ramp access vis Cuffe Lane serving No. 26 York Street and Ardilaun Centre (1,135 sqm), and the construction of a Third-Level Education building including research (laboratories), teaching, faculty, administration, staff and student services (including catering, recreation and welfare facilities), ancillary teaching and learning spaces, public engagement space and associated ancillary spaces, building infrastructure and support. The development will consist of the construction of a building of varying heights from five to eight storeys (including setbacks) (with roof top plant) of 10,339 sqm gross floor area (including roof top plant of 74 sqm) over lower ground floor (1,420 sqm) and basement (1,585 sqm) levels. The development will also include the provision of: a ground floor level entrance lobby to No. 26 York Street to its south elevation (12 sqm); a second floor level link connecting the new building to second floor level of No. 26 York Street; and an ESB substation and security hut to the rear of No. 26 York Street at Cuffe Lane (11 sqm and 9 sqm respectively). The development includes a cantilever at third and fourth floor levels to the east elevation, and terraces to the north elevation at third floor level, to the south elevation at third, fourth and fifth floor levels, and the east elevation at fifth floor level. The development will include: the reconfiguration of the existing vehicular ramp; the relocation of existing bicycle parking spaces (100 no.) for No. 26 York Street to lower ground floor level and the provision of an additional 96 No. bicycle parking spaces at this location; related elevational works; vehicular and bicycle access via Cuffe Lane and pedestrian access via St. Stephen's Green, Proud's lane and Cuffe Lane; changes in level; boundary treatments (and revisions to existing boundaries, where applicable) and access gates; balconies and terraces; associated lighting; the relocation of a 450mm combined public sewer from underneath the Ardilaun Centre car park and associated ramp to the proposed landscaped courtyard; associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply) and related pipework and tanks; the provision of SUDs measures, including attenuation tanks and green roofs; disabled car parking; solar panels; waste management areas; all hard and soft landscaping (including tree and planting removal); boundary treatments; changes in level; and all other associated site excavation and site development works above and below ground.

Retention Planning permission for the development consists of the retention of 1 no. temporary marquee (24m x 9.1m) to support the ongoing edcational use of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. Retention permission is sought for a period of 3 years.

Partial demolition of existing external stone clad planter at street level, and the insertion of a new external platform lift to access the ground floor reception area approx. 1880 mm above street level. A single pane of the existing facade will be demolished and replaced with an inward opening door as part of the disabled lift installation. The sides and rear wall of the new opening in the planter will be clad in granite to match the existing planter walls. There will be a new gate and shutter in power-coated metal finish to close off the passenger lift at night.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at the York Street entrance of building at 123 Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 (within the curtilage of a protected structure - R.P.S. Ref: 7815). The development will consist of: 1) Demolition of existing railing and removal of existing precast paving to podium area; 2) Construction of new part powder coated metal and part glass replacement fence and gates; alterations to existing steps to comply with ambulant disabled requirements; construction of Part M compliant ramp; provision of new paving to ramp and podium area and with corduroy strips to top and bottom of steps, installation of new lighting and seating; and all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development along the St. Stephen's Green and York Street elevations of our building at 123 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 (within the curtilage of a protected structure-R.P.S. ref:7815). Development comprising specialist conservation and restoration to the east (front) facade to St. Stephen's Green and the historic elevations to the south (left) facade to York St. along with the recovering of the historic roofs to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (a protected structure), 123 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. Development works will consist of the cleaning, repair, and repointing of all stonework and statutory, including renewal/replacement of previous cementitious repairs in matching stone and installation of lead flashings; conservation of all windows and main St. Stephen's Green entrance door, including reinstatement of original glazing bar pattern to St. Stephen's Green elevation windows; conservation and repair of the decorative ironwork railings; repair and re-slating of the historic roofs, replacement of existing modern rooflights/ lanterns, and renewal of all lead and copper coverings, linings, and flashings; and all associated site works. The proposed works are intended to reinstate the original character of the building in compliance with good conservation practice.