Planning precedent report

Permission for development for the provision of a surface mounted single sided logo sign and 2 no. double sided projecting logo signs to the front and side elevations.

The development will consist of the installation of a development sign on the Longford Street Great elevation comprising individual internally LED illuminated letters attached to the building face.

Planning Permission is sought for the demolition of the existing faceted glazing at the main entrance, the installation of new faceted glazing and main entrance double doors to line through with existing curtain wall glazing above, the replacement of the existing faceted canopy with new metal clad canopy, the replacement of existing non illuminated signage with new signage, modification to existing glazing at entrance level, the replacement of existing louvred panels with new fenestration and all associated works.

The development consists of a change of use of part of the ground floor and basement (262.5 sq.m in extent) from a private club and canteen area to office use. The development will involve the refurbishment of both part of the ground floor and basement to create open-plan office workspaces and new staff facilities. This includes associated internal ancillary works.

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.

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.