Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought to repair and renovate these 2 interconnected buildings (previously granted permission 0379/95). The proposed repair and renovation consist of; - The fitting and enlargement of vertical service ducts to meet utility requirements and to provide improved fire resistance between floors. - Installation of a mechanical ventilation ducting for shower rooms. - The decommissioning of an existing boiler heating system and installing of new heating equipment complete with new flue dilution system on rear elevation of existing boiler room at lower ground floor level and new distribution pipes throughout the buildings to facilitate a centralised heating system. - Upgrading existing electrical wiring, life safety systems and the installation of intercom system for access, phone points and CCTV in common areas.- - Removal and replacement of all kitchen units and sanitary ware with modern fittings. - The removal and amendment of several modern intervention partitions to restore the original character. - The reinstatement of 2 currently sealed door opes in unit 17 and 28. - Works to rear yard of no. 69 to address damp issues in lower ground floor return of no. 1. - Repair work to paving in lightwells facing Upper Gardiner Street and Mountjoy Square. - Other like for like repair work relating to structure including lintels, joist, broken slates, re-felting. For the purpose of compliance with fire regulations; - Closing one door at first floor level Unit 15. - Minor internal layout alterations to 4 apartments to address fire safety issues or to restore original character. - The removal of non-historic concrete block walls beneath stone entrance steps of nos. 69, 1 & 2 and the removal of damaged metal/concrete basement steps in No. 1 Mountjoy Sq. to provide a through route in lightwell to existing basement steps in No.2 Mountjoy Sq. - Installation of glazed doors in light well under entrance steps on No. 69 Gardiner St. and No. 2 Mountjoy Sq. - Hatch into modern existing dropped ceiling to service fire detector in void above common corridor/stair well on ground, first and second floors.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: This application site contains 4 no. Protected Structures (RPS Ref. 3095, 3096, 3097 and 3098). The proposed development consists of the following: i. Cleaning and repair of front and rear elevations, railings, plinth and masonry elements. ii. Replacement of windows and rainwater goods. iii. Replacement steel stair leading to external basement area including works to railings to facilitate same. iv. Internal works and repairs including removal of certain existing non original partitions and rendering to basement walls. v. Works to external paving and yard including repair and replacement. vi. Relocation of ground floor kitchen in Nos. 9 and 10 to the basement of Nos. 9 and 10. vii. Provision of external louvre under window at low level in front basement area of No 10. viii. All associated site development works, opes for ducting and conservation works as set out in the application.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: For change of use of part of existing building from office use, reverting to a residential dwelling on ground, first, second floors. The following works are proposed: replacement of all windows to rear with correct timber sliding sash windows, internal of layout amendments to ground, first, & second floor to include replacement/ relocation/ reinstatement of doorways, wall partitions to allow for insertion of bathroom & kitchen facilities at ground & first floors, with amendment to the staircase to third floor, with all ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for change of use of existing building from office use, to use as a single residential dwelling on ground, first, second and third floors over an existing self contained basement apartment and expansion of existing self contained residential unit in the first floor of mews to include ground floor of two storey building. The following works are proposed: (1) Reconstruction of the rear two storey building mews with raised parapet height, revised elevations & fenestration with external landscape works, (2) Conversion of annex and external store to kitchen. (3) Replacement of all windows to rear with correct timber sliding sash windows. (4) Alteration of internal layout ground first, second & third floor to include replacement/relocation/reinstatement of doorways, wall partitions and fourth floor staircase and insertion of bathroom facilities at each floor. (5) All ancillary site and landscaping works necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consist of the restoration of the existing granite flagstones to the platform and steps at the front door of the house. Any shortfall in granite is to be made up with salvaged or new matching granite flags. When laid the granite elements including the original granite upstands that surround the front area are to be repaired and repointed with lime mortar. The iron railings are also to be strengthened and repaired and missing cast-iron corner posts, stays and other parts are to be replaced with new matching cast-iron and forged iron parts.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: for the following development: (i) At lower ground floor: removal of non-original partition walls throughout the reinstate original floor plans where possible. Conversion of kitchen at front room lower ground floor to bedroom and erection of stud walls to facilitate new bathrooms to serve 2 no. bedrooms. A new ope will be created in the original wall to provide access to bathroom for front bedroom. Relocation of door to rear bedroom at lower ground floor. Replacement of non-original timber stairs with new timber stairs and placement of W.C. under stair. Relocation of door to plant room by blocking existing ope and creating new external ope. Replacement of non-compliant external concrete stairs with compliant concrete stairs; (ii) at upper ground floor the replacement of dining room door with unopenable traditional four panelled timber door in original style. Installation of kitchen units in dining room to create kitchen/dining room. Removal of non-original arch in hall and installation of 2 no. fire doors. Reconfiguration of non-original partitions to rear extension to provide wheelchair accessible bedroom with kitchenette and bathroom. Non-original floor structure to be replaced above lower ground floor boiler room. Removal of window on rear return; (iii) at first floor, the removal of non-original partition walls throughout to reinstate original floor plans where possible. Relocation of bathroom to rear bedroom and creation of fire lobby. Closing of existing ope into front bedroom and creation of new ope; (iv) at second floor, the reconfiguration of non-original partition walls through to reinstate original floor plans where possible and create fire lobby for front bedroom; (v) at third floor the reconfiguration of non-original partition walls through to reinstate original floor plans where possible and create fire lobby for stairwell. Closing of existing ope into front bedroom and creation of new ope. Removal of non-original timber glazed door and replacement with window at roof level, the replacement of existing roof light over stair with 1 sq.m of glazed automatic opening vents; and installation of 3no. pop-ups at roof level to provide ventilations to WCs below; (vi) replacement of all non-original windows on front facade with traditional sliding timber sash windows and all windows on rear facade with like-for-like; (vii) all non-original internal doors to be replaced by traditional timber panelled doors at hall and flush elsewhere and non-original floor to be replaced by timber flooring where required; (viii) fire upgrade of floors; (ix) installation of upgraded services including electrics, plumbing, fire and burglar alarms, intercoms, CCTV and data/phone points; (x) repair and restoration of original features including window surrounds, painted timber shutter boxes, skirting and plasterwork; (xi) making good of damaged walls, floorboards, fireplaces and plasterwork; (xii) provision of gas boiler and hot water cylinder; (xiii) removal of obsolete fire escape stair to rear; (xiv) repainting of render and cills on front facade and front wall and railings; (xv) removal of cast iron hopper and downpipe; (xvi) replacement of non-original front door repainting of door case; (xvii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.