Planning precedent report

The works will consist of the following: 1) Conversion of the vacant upper floor into a 1- bedroom apartment, 2) Minor alterations to rear elevation, 3) Construction of a balcony at first floor level on the rear elevation to serve the apartment.

The works will consist of the following: Removal of non-original flat roof and re-construction of top (second) floor of building with double-pitched roof over, set behind parapet to front elevation. Construction of new balcony to rear elevation at second floor level. New second floor to contain a one bedroom apartment.

The proposed works will include altering height of stairwell access roof, relocation of access door, installation of new safety handrail to perimeter of parapet wall and installation of pressed metal capping to existing damaged capping.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development (343 sq.m) at nos. 9/9A Aungier Street, Dublin 2 which are protected structures (RPS ref. 295 & 296), Registered Monuments (NMS ref. DU018-384) and are located in the Aungier Street Conservation Area. A change of use from residential to office is sought for the ground floor entrance corridor, stairs and for all three floors above ground floor level. The development will consist of: the demolition of the existing single storey out buildings (4 sq.m approx.) at ground floor level, the removal of non-original timber stud wall partitioning, the removal of non-original brick infill to the existing fireplaces, the construction of a new flat roof storage area to the rear yard (6 sq.m), the removal of existing fill material in the basement rooms and repair works to the existing timber stud and brick panelled wall and a new access door to same. Miscellaneous internal repairs and minor modifications are proposed including provision of new fire doors and strengthening and levelling works to the existing floors. New toilet and kitchenette facilities are proposed to the north-east side of building. Works to the existing roof will comprise the installation of four new roof access hatches, new chimney cowls and roof tile vents. New heating, ventilation, electrical air conditioning and fire suppression services installations are proposed throughout. New mechanical plant to be located on the flat roof of the new storage areas to the rear yard. New builders works are required to existing floors and ceilings to create new services routes for proposed services as required. Site works relating to the connection to existing water and drainage services are proposed at ground floor at the rear of the building.

Planning permission for the change of use from cafe/retail to restaurant use, with associated new fascia signage, fascia lighting, internal refurbishment and fitout.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE New external shop fascia signage to existing shopfront and decoration to existing shopfront brickwork surround at ground floor level retail unit at 10 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 D02 VY64, a Protected Structure.