Planning precedent report

Permission for development to amend the previously permitted development (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3750/17) at a site of c. 0.017 ha at Nos. 117-120 James's Street, Dublin 8. The development will consist of: the provision of signage and window manifestations at the front facade of Nos. 118-120 James's Street; the change of use at first floor level of Nos. 117-120 from permitted ancillary office use to gin school (59 sqm) and at part of the second floor level of Nos. 117-120 James's Street from permitted ancillary office use to whiskey school (77 sqm) (associated with the adjoining Pearse Lyons Distillery at Nos. 121-122 James's Street); and the provision of all site development works above and below ground.

Installation of an ATM machine to the existing North street facing shop front.

Planning permission is sought for erection of 7 no. internally illuminated light box signage. 1 no. 2.40m (W) x 0.85m (H) to left side & 1 no. 3.52m (W) x 0.85m (H) to right side of vehicular entrance gate on south west corner, 1 no. 1.00m (W) x 1.20m (H) above pedestrian entrance gate to south, 1 no. 1.10m (H) x 1.20m (W) above pedestrian entrance gate to south east site off of James's Street. 1 no. 2.80m (W) x 0.80m (H) to west, 1 no. 2.00m (W) x 0.80m (H) to centre & 1 no. 4.00m (W) x 0.80m (H) to east of south facing elevation to St. James's Medical Building.

Permission for proposed change of use to Pharmacy from existing Primary Care/Medical Centre use for a proportion of the ground floor (approximately 167m2) within the existing Guinness Medical Centre Building, James's Street, Dublin 8.

The development will consist of alterations to existing masonry wall adjacent to Gate 112 on James Street with the insertion of a new pedestrian gateway for staff to safely enter the South Lotts of the Brewery. The proposal also involves a new pedestrian gateway in an existing metal fence over brick wall adjacent to Gate 4 for staff to safely pass from Grand Canal Place through to Portland Street West.

Planning permission for development within the existing Diageo brewery production facility at St. James's Gate, at a site located within the south-west corner of the St. James's Gate brewery lands bound by James Street to the south, Watling Street to the east, Steeven's Lane to the west and Victoria Quay to the north, Dublin 8. The proposed development will consist of: (1) The construction of a forklift building (GFA 236sq.m) (c.14.8m in height), with a return to the north and a metal canopy projecting from a section of the west elevation (+13.647m). The building will comprise of: a work area and gantry; office; breakroom; and storage area. The building will be accessible via: a double height roller shutter door on the west elevation; a single height roller shutter door on the north elevation; and standard pedestrian doors on the west, east and south elevations. Windows will be positioned on the north and west facades. An access ramp will also be installed on the north elevation. A fire escape cage ladder will be located on the southwest corner of the building. The building will have an aluminium clad facade, metal flashing at parapet level and roof lights. A pedestrian barrier will also be erected to the immediate west of the building for safety purposes. (2) The construction of a new canopy structure (GFA 1,070sq.m) (c.8.9m in height) made up of steel columns and trusses and a metal panel deck roof. The canopy will be open on each elevation. The fire escape ladder proposed as part of the forklift building will also connect to the canopy structure at roof level on the north elevation. (3) The construction of an oil containment building (GFA 21.8sq.m) (c.2.9m in height) with a blockwork facade and metal flashing at parapet level. The structure will have a flat roof and will be erected on a concrete plate. The structure will have four sets of welded wire mesh gates on the north elevation. (4) The construction of a hot works unit (GFA 28.7sq.m) (c.4.3m in height) with a metal clad facade and a metal pitched roof. The structure will be erected on a concrete plate. The hot works unit will be accessible via a roller shutter door on the north elevation and a standard pedestrian door on the west elevation. (5) All associated site development works on a site of c.0.24ha. The proposed development is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref. No. P0301-04).