Planning precedent report

Proposed change of use from commercial to residential use to provide 1 no. two-bedroom apartment with a 5 sq.m single storey extension to the rear (north) at first floor level, alterations to 2 no. existing apartments at second and third floor level, with new balconies to the rear (north), with replacement windows and repair/decoration of facade onto Bachelors Walk, all at 26 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: The development will consist of: A) Renovate the entire 4 storey over basement building including internal changes and external repairs. B) Retain and complete construction of single storey WC extension within ground floor lightwell to west side. C) Construct single storey extension at ground floor within lightwell to west side. D) Change of use 1st and 2nd floors from assembly/office use to two number one bedroom apartments, and all associated works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the construction of a link on each of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors between the existing front block on Bachelors Walk and the existing centre block behind to allow the existing lifts in the centre block provide universal access to the front block. The links on each floor will include 4 additional bedrooms on each floor, a total for 12 bedrooms. This work does not interfere with the façade of the building which is a Protected Structure.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the development at 3 Bachelors Way, Dublin, DO1 W298 and The Bachelor Inn (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. 327), 31 Bachelors Walk, Dublin, DO1 FA48. The proposed development is for a bar and 22-bed hotel in lieu of previously permitted bar and 28-bed hotel (in recently expired approved application Ref 3577/18). The works will consist of: (a) the subdivision of the 2 upper floors of the existing 'Smallmans Warehouse' into hotel bedrooms, as previously permitted; (b) the conversion of the 2 upper floors to 'The Bachelor Inn' (Protected Structure) from function rooms to hotel rooms, as previously permitted; (c) the conversion of the existing first floor of the middle portion of the property from licensed premises to hotel accommodation, as previously permitted; (d) the construction of an additional 2nd floor to the existing 2 storey middle portion of the property for hotel accommodation, as previously permitted; (e) relocation of the toilets to the basement, as previously permitted; (f) alterations to the shop-front including alterations to the ground floor windows and the reinstatement of the corner entrance to improve, the entrance from Bachelors Walk, as previously permitted; (g) the new proposal for the conversion of the ground floor of existing Smallmans Warehouse' into dining facilities, reception and kitchen facilities.

CHANGE OF USE: change of use of the ground and first floors to a safe haven space for the LGBTQ community and for replacement of the pitched roof with a flat roof and construction of parapet wall to the rear of the property.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at this 0.0091 Ha (91 sq m) site at No.33 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1 (A Protected Structure). The development will principally consist of: the part change of use of 61 sqm at ground floor level from retail and ancillary office use to café and the change of use of 190 sqm at first to fourth floor levels from office use to residential use. There are 4 No. apartments proposed in the residential portion of the building comprising 4 No. one bed units ranging in size from 46 sqm to 48 sqm. The development will also comprise of: elevational works including the removal of ground floor shop window, removal of the existing door and shutter and lowering of cut stone window sill on the south elevation at ground floor level and replacement with 2 No. separate entrances at ground floor level serving the café and apartments; removal of existing signage; demolition of attached WC on rear façade at 2nd/3rd floor level (3.5 sqm) and replacement with a window on the northern elevation at 2nd /3rd floor level serving the stair core; internal room modifications to all levels including the removal of the existing single staircase from 3rd to 4th floor level and replacement with 2 No. proposed staircases serving apartment Nos. 3 and 4; insertion of sprinkler system at 4th floor level; signage; and all associated site works above and below ground.