Planning precedent report

The proposed development will4261/19 consist of variations to a permitted development granted by An Bord Pleanala under ABP Ref. 303526-19 / (P.A. Ref. No. 2407/18). The variations proposed consist of an increase of 1,360mm in the overall building height over that permitted. There is no change proposed to the permitted number of storeys which is 8 storeys, building set-backs, internal layouts or to the permitted gross floor area of 37,577 sq.m. The proposed development site (which is the same as the site for which permission has been granted extends to 5,857 square metres in area and is bounded by Nassau Street to the north and the rear of buildings fronting Nassau Street, Setanta Place to the south (including existing basement levels beneath Setanta Place street level), to the east by Kildare Street and the rear of buildings fronting Kildare Street, and to the west by rear of buildings fronting Frederick Street South. The planning application relates to development which adjoins the rear of protected structures fronting 22 – 30 Frederick Street South, the rear of No. 5 and 16-19 Nassau Street and the rear of 45 – 46 Kildare Street. The permitted development granted by An Bord Pleanala under ABP Ref. 303526-19 / (P.A. Ref. No. 2407/18) provides for the demolition, excavation and clearance of all existing buildings and structures on the site (including basements but excluding the existing Kilkenny Design Store and associated annex and basements areas) and the construction of new office building extending to 8 storeys in height including setbacks at the 6th, 7th and 8th storeys over 4 basement levels with an overall gross floor area of 37577 sq.m.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at a site at No. 45 Kildare Street, Dublin 2. No. 45 Kildare Street is identified on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) under RPS Ref. No. 4217 and currently accommodates the third level institute known as the Dublin institute of Design. No. 45 forms part of a terrace of buildings that front onto Kildare Street, a Conservation Area. The adjoining structure to the north, No. 46 Kildare Street, is also identified as a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 4218). The proposed development will consist of change of use from educational to office use and repair, refurbishment, maintenance and upgrade works including to windows, brickwork, internal joinery and plasterwork. The development will also consist of demolition of the fifth storey constructed in the 1970's (mansard roof structure) and construction of new fifth storey in its place (c.142sq.m) encompassing a light well garden and two roof terraces (to the Kildare Street elevation)and demolition of non-original structures to rear and construction of new plant room, roof light to basement and outdoor sitting area. The proposed works also involve the removal of limited sections of internal fabric. The main entrance doorway to the office development will be via the existing entrance doorway off Kildare Street with secondary entrances at basement level. The proposed development also provides for the installation of a new internal lift to make the building accessible and useable to all. All proposed works have been subject to expert conservation assessment and will be carried out by expert conservation specialists. The development includes all associated site development works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:The development will consist of the change of use from Art Gallery, Retail, Yoga Studios, and Offices to Hotel use, which will be operationally linked to the Trinity Townhouse Hotel located at Nos. 12, 29 and 30 Frederick Street South, Dublin 2. The development will comprise 25 No. bedrooms and ancillary lounge areas and will function as an extension to the existing Trinity Townhouse Hotel. The development will include the demolition of the non-original rear annexes from lower ground level to 2nd floor level (c. 155 sq m); and the construction of a ground floor level rear extension (c. 122 sq m) over an extension at lower ground floor/basement level (c. 114 sq m). The development will increase the gross floor area of Nos. 24 and 25 Frederick Street South from c. 800 sq m to c. 881 sq m. The development will also comprise of: the replacement of the non-original PVC windows to the rear of the existing properties with sliding sash timber windows; internal room modifications including an interconnecting link between No. 24 and 25 at ground floor level; signage; lighting; bin storage; plant; green and blue roofs; hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site works above and below ground.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: the change of use from Art Gallery, Retail, Yoga Studios and Offices to Hotel use; the demolition of the non-original rear annexes from lower ground level to 2nd floor level (148 sq.m); and the construction of a ground floor level rear extension (76 sq.m) over an extension at lower ground/basement level (51 sq m). The development will decrease the gross floor area of Nos. 24 and 25 Frederick Street South from 814 sq m to 793 sq m. The proposed hotel comprising 25 No. bedrooms and ancillary lounge areas will be functionally linked to the Trinity Townhouse Hotel which is located at Nos. 12, 29 and 30 Frederick Street South, Dublin 2. The development will also comprise of: the replacement of the non-original PVC windows to the rear of the existing properties with sliding sash timber windows; internal room modifications including an interconnecting link between No. 24 and 25 at ground floor level; a link bridge suspended over an internal courtyard connecting to the proposed extension; signage; lighting; bin storage; plant; hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site works above and below ground.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission sought for provision of off licence (5 sqm) subsidiary to the main retail use.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The buildings are interlinked and comprise the premises known as the 'Kildare Street Hotel' incorporating the public house known as 'JP Mooney's'. No. 2 Nassau Street is identified on the Record of Protected Structures under RPS Ref. No. 5795. The application site is bounded by Nassau Street to the north and by Kildare Street to the east. No. 46 Kildare Street (RPS Ref. No. 4218) abuts the site to the south. To the west the site is bounded by No.'s 3, 4 and 5 Nassau Street and by Nassau Building, Setanta Centre. No.'s 3, 4 and 5 Nassau Street are also Protected Structures (RPS Ref. No.'s5796, 5797 and 5798 respectively.) The proposed development will consist of repair, refurbishment and alterations to No.'s 47-48 Kildare Street including demolition of modern extensions to the rear and construction of new rear extension; removal of modern façade elements to Kildare Street elevation and repair and refurbishment of facades; repair, refurbishment and alterations to No.2 Nassau Street (RPS Ref. No. 5795) and demolition of the existing fourth storey and construction of new fourth storey in its place; demolition of No.1 Nassau Street (a five storey over basement building) and construction of new 4 storey replacement building; and change of use of all remaining floor space from hotel/public house/night club use to office use to provide for a new interlinked office building on the site. The overall building will have a cumulative gross floor area a of 1,950sq.m in area, of which 1,310sq.m is accommodated within existing buildings, and 640sq.m is new build predominantly at 1 Nassau Street and to the rear of No. 47 and 48 Kildare Street. The main entrance to the office building will be located off Kildare Street with a second entrance located at No. 1 Nassau Street (off Nassau Street). Historic entrances to No. 47 Kildare Street and No. 1 Nassau Street will be reinstated, whilst the entrance to No. 2 Nassau Street will be maintained, upgraded and refurbished. Works to No. 47 and 48 Kildare Street will include extensive conservation works to the roofs, external façades and to the building interiors. Original slate pitched roofs and leaded valleys will be salvaged where feasible for re-use insitu. Conservation works to the façades will consist of the reinstatement of Georgian proportions and detailing including the repair and repointing of historic brickwork and masonry; removal of recent brickwork and render and replacement with matching salvaged brick; repair and/ or reinstatement of all sash window joinery; repair and replacement of granite cills and cappings;reinstatement of feathered reveals in lime to all openings; refurbishment of all cast and wrought iron elements to balconettes; reinstatement of original roman arch and new leaded fanlight at entrance to No. 47 Kildare Street; reinstatement of cast iron railings and granite plinth and cast iron rainwater goods. A new ground floor entrance is proposed to No. 48 Kildare Street. Upgrade and refurbishment works to the interior will consist of the installation of a new lift; demolition of modern partition internal walls and the restoration and refurbishment of historic staircase and other internal joinery where this remains. It is also proposed to demolish modern additions to the rear comprising a single storey over basement extension, external stair core and chimney and construct a new 3 storey over basement extension (with a floor area of 463sq.m) connected to the existing building via a glazed atrium with bridge links at first and second floor levels. Works to No. 2 Nassau Street (RPS Ref. No. 5795) will consist of conservation, modification and upgrade works to basement, ground, first and second floor levels and the removal of the modern extension at third floor level and replacement with new third floor contemporary extension in its place. Conservation works will consist of restoration of roman cement faux regency facade; repair and restoration of all sash window joinery; repair and restoration of shopfront window joinery. It is proposed to demolish No. 1 Nassau Street at basement, ground, first, second, third and fourth floor levels and replace with a new contemporary 4 storey office building. Consistent with its Georgian setting the new structure will feature a pitched roof of the same height and profile as adjoining buildings but in lead sheeting. Façade finishes will consist of a mix of brick and natural stone, with metal cladding elements and metal framed glazed openings. A new entrance is proposed off Nassau Street in broadly the same position as the historic entrance. All conservation works proposed will be undertaken by skilled, experienced contractors under the supervision of a Grade 1 accredited Conservation Architect. The proposed development also provides for all associated site development works including passenger lift shaft to the rear of No.47-48 Kildare Street.