Planning precedent report

The development will consist of (i) Demolition of existing derelict structures comprising multiple interconnected one and two storey buildings of various age; the removal of existing vehicular entrances at North Great Charles Street and at Tyrrells Places; the removal of security gates and railings at the site perimeter. (ii) Construction of 2 no. apartment blocks ranging from 3 to 6 storeys, connected and served by external access decks and consisting of 52 no. apartments comprising 28 no. one-bed and 24 no. two-bed apartments, along with ancillary circulation cores, plant rooms, cycle store, and bin store, all arranged around a central courtyard amenity space. Upper floor apartments will have balconies onto Great Charles Street, Charles Lane, and Tyrrell Place. Ground floor apartments will have enclosed front yards and private terraces to the rear which adjoin the shared courtyard garden. The development will be served by 76 no. resident cycle space plus 22 no. visitor cycle spaces. Pedestrian/cyclist access to the development will be on Charles Lane. Ground floor apartments located along public street will have own door access from the street. (iii) Construction of a new ESB substation and switchroom adjacent to an existing ESB kiosk to the northern corner of site. (iv) Carrying out of associated site works, works to existing footpaths/kerbs, and landscaping works. (v) Replacement of existing railings at the boundary to Pavee Point (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref: 1370 ‘The Free Church’), railings which are positioned within the development site and outside the curtilage of that structure. The site partially located within the Mountjoy Square Architectural Conservation Area.

Planning permission for the demolition of two-storey industrial unit and construction of 13 unit (2no. studio, 10 no. one-bed, 1no. two-bed), 5 storey including set back penthouse, apartment building (c.888sqm) with 4th floor terraces facing Charles Lane and terraces / balconies to all levels to rear and incorporating the existing right-of-way vehicular access to No 25/26 Mountjoy Square (in separate curtilages), waste store, bicycle parking and underground rainwater attenuation tank in back garden.

Planning permission for the demolition of an existing two-storey industrial unit and the construction of a 13-unit (2 no. studio, 9 no. 1-bed and 2 no. two-bed, 5-storey, including set back penthouse apartment building (910sqm) with 4th floor balconies facing Charles Lane and balconies/terraces to all levels except ground level to rear and incorporating the existing right of way vehicular access to the rear of No25/26 Mountjoy Square (in separate curtilage(s)), waste store, bicycle parking and underground water attenuation tank in back garden.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE Alterations to development previously approved under Reg. Ref. 2427/21 (ABP Ref. No. 311307) comprising: (i) replacement of 1 no. one-bedroom apartment at ground floor level with a communal room (48.5sq.m) with external balcony; (ii) replacement of the two-bedroom apartments (5 no. total apartments) at ground, first, second, third and fourth floor levels with 2 no. one-bedroom apartments at each floor level (10 no. total apartments); and, (iii) all associated ancillary works, including general revisions to internal layout and increase in building floor area (total of 33sq.m) from ground to fourth floor level, provision of additional private amenity spaces, and elevational changes necessary to facilitate the development. The revised unit mix will be 22 no. one-bedroom apartments each served by private amenity space in the form of a balcony/terrace. All units are intended to provide independent social housing for older residents (55+ years). The site is within the curtilage of The Free Church on Charles Street Great which is a Protected Structure..

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning for the development will consist of (i) removal of existing vehicular entrance gate off Fitzgibbon Street and demolition of two-storey commercial structure comprising former workshop/service garage and an adjoining derelict two storey dwelling which is bound to the south-east by an existing two-storey derelict structure situated within the grounds of No. 46 Charles Street Great (A Protected Structure - RPS No. 1371); (ii) construction of a five-storey flat/green-roofed apartment block served by 1 no. rooflights and comprising 19 no. units (1 no. studio, 14 no. one-bedroom units and 4 no. two-bedroom units) with each unit provided private amenity space, in the form of balcony and having access to communal amenity space (158sqm) at ground level. The development is to be served by 4 no. vehicular parking spaces 32 no. bicycle parking spaces and covered bin storage located within shared access yard accessible via a new vehicular entrance gate, of width 3.85m, off Fitzgibbon Street. The proposal also includes all ancillary works, inclusive of landscaping and SuDS drainage, necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of (i) Removal of existing vehicular entrance gate off Fitzgibbon Street and demolition of two-storey commercial structure comprising former workshop/service garage and an adjoining derelict two-storey dwelling which is bound to the south-east by an existing two-storey derelict structure situated within the grounds of No. 46 Charles Street Great (A Protected Structure - RPS No. 1371); and (ii) Construction of a two-storey over lower ground-floor level flat-roofed (with partial green-roof) apartment block served by 4 no. rooflights and comprising 4 no. two-bedroom and 4 no. three-bedroom duplex apartments. The two-bedroom apartments will each be served by south-west facing terraces at lower-ground and ground floor level and a north-east facing terrace at lower-ground floor level. The three-bedroom apartments will each be served by a south-west facing terrace at first floor level, a south-west facing balcony at second floor level and a private terrace and dedicated storage space (3.7sq.m) located at roof level. The development is to be served by 8 no. vehicular parking spaces, 24 no. bicycle parking spaces and covered bin storage located within a shared access yard accessible via a new vehicular entrance gate, of width 3.85m, off Fitzgibbon Street. The proposal also includes all ancillary works, inclusive of landscaping and SuDS drainage, necessary to facilitate the development.