Planning precedent report

Planning Permission for change of use from single domestic dwelling to office use at No. 48 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2. The property is a protected structure, RPS ref: 4420. The proposed development will involve the following alterations and interventions to accommodate the change of use, including (a) Removal/adjustment of existing modern partitions, doors, sanitary and kitchen fit outs. (b) Provision of new sanitary facilities within existing bathroom/wc areas. (c) Repairs to existing windows and internal decorations. (d) Provision of associated services alterations to facilitate the change of use.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for a change of use from single domestic dwelling to office use. The property is a protected structure, RPS ref: 4421. The proposed development will involve the following alterations and interventions to accommodate the change of use, including (a) removal/adjustment of existing modern partitions, doors, sanitary and kitchen fit outs. (b) provision of new sanitary facilities within existing bathroom/wc areas. (c) repairs to existing windows and internal decorations. (d) provision of associated services alterations to facilitate the change of use.

RETENTION PERMISSION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the retention of the use of an existing 15.61sqm roof terrace on the return of the building for amenity purposes; and the retention of a glass wall balustrade to the rear of the building.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: a) Change of use from office building (two units), with apartment at third floor, to a residential building consisting of two separate dwellings, one at basement level and the other one comprising the rest of the upper floors (ground to third floor). b) Demolition of non-original shed and lean-to porch in front basement area with reinstatement of wall, alterations to existing steps and provision of new balustrade. c) Creation of a new opening at rear hall-level terrace (approx. 5sqm) to partially restore historic lightwell to basement. d) Minor alterations to include installation of 2 no. WCs and kitchens, relocation of non-original partitions and reinstatement of double doors at first floor. e) Insertion of new window in previously blocked-up original opening at basement floor.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for external remedial works. The works will involve structural repairs to the rear facade to include localised dismantling and rebuilding of the rear parapet, pinning and stitching of window heads and comprehensive repointing of the brick facade using lime-based mortars.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: development will consist of repointing of the front elevation with lime mortars and a traditional wigged finish.