Planning precedent report

The proposed development will consist of amendments to the previously permitted development granted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2421/20 and An Bord Pleanala Reg. Ref. ABP-309400-21. The proposed amendments include reconfiguration of the permitted development as follows: (i) Basement Level: Reconfiguration of the shape and structure of the basement level from that permitted, resulting in a reduction of the proposed area by c.48.65 sqm to an overall c. 326.58 sqm. (ii) Ground Floor Level: Reconfiguration of the permitted ESB Substation/Switchroom (c. 14 sqm) to a Double Substation (c.27.74 sqm) resulting in a relocation of the associated doorway to the north elevation onto Dame Lane; relocation of the main entrance doorway; reduction in the area for the permitted Restaurant from c. 447.8 sqm to c. 375.92 sqm; change of use of part of the permitted Office area to Cafe/Reception area c. 74.14 sqm. (iii) First to Eight Floor Levels: Reconfiguration of the internal core area to accommodate a unisex WC arrangement; an increase of the office areas on these floors by a total of c. 174.4 sqm; minor changes to the external facade to facilitate these amendments. (iv) Roof Level: Reconfiguration of the proposed roof level plant area to align with Passivhaus compliance, including the provision of 2 no. high efficiency Air Handling Units, resulting in a minor increase in height to c. 36.279m above ground (44.129m ODM, including lift overrun). (v) All associated site development works.

The development will consist of the following: the demolition of the existing six storey mixed use structure (c. 6,108 sq. m) known as 'Moira House' and 'Trinity Street Car Park', currently comprising a 171 no. space multi storey car park, 3 no. retail units at ground floor (c. 508 sq. m) and 5 no. self-contained offices suites (c. 292 sq. m) and the provision of a nine storey over basement office building with a restaurant at ground floor. The proposed building has a total height of c. 36.218m above ground (43.7m ODM, including lift overrun), stepping back at seventh and eighth floor levels with a gross floor area of c. 7,460 sq. m (including basement of c. 318 sq. m). The proposed building will accommodate office space at first to ninth floor levels with a reception lobby at ground floor accessed from Saint Andrew's Lane and a ground floor restaurant unit (c. 540 sq. m) accessed from both Trinity Street and Saint Andrew's Lane. The proposed building is set back from Trinity Street at ground and first floor levels providing for a pedestrian plaza/seating area (c. 53 sq. m) while the building is also set back from Saint Andrew's Lane to the south providing for a second entrance plaza (c. 32 sq. m). The proposed development includes terraces at seventh and eighth floor levels to the north elevation, PV panels at roof level, plant at roof level (including lift overrun) and at basement level, substation/switch room at basement level, 2 no. stair cores, 3 no. lift cores, a separate stairs from the restaurant to the basement, bicycle storage at basement level (c. 76 no. spaces), bike lift, ancillary facilities (including shower block) and all other ancillary site development works.

Planning permission for temporary change of use, not exceeding three years, from car park to licensed outdoor restaurant with temporary stretched canvas roof, movie screen and associated serving and kitchen at the 6th floor (roof level) and ancillary staff facilities, toilets and gallery/exhibition areas at the 5th floor, and associated works, all pending redevelopment of the existing car park building. The floors below this proposed development will continue in their current use.

RETENTION: Of backlit signage at fascia level to the front elevation and of 2 No internally illuminated projecting signs on the front elevation. The development would also involve the removal of the existing unauthorised shopfront façade constructed from timber framing.

RETENTION The proposed development consists of Retention Permission for the erection of a traditional timber shopfront structure attached to the front (north) façade of the existing building, extending single storey in height over existing entrance doors and the full width of the front (north) façade; backlit signage on the fascia, 2 No internally illuminated projecting signs on westernmost and easternmost pilasters, and an illuminated projecting sign above the shopfront centered on the building façade.

Planning permission for the development consists of modifications relating to the reforming of the entrance facade to Dame Lane only including a new entrance screen and doors, relocating two gas light features higher up on the facade, fitting a new illuminated sign and fitting a retractable awning to Dame Lane.