Planning precedent report

RETENTION: Planning permission for construction of a 31sqm first floor extension to the rear, a proposed backlit gable sign to the rear at high level and retention of projecting sign facing onto Pembroke Road and Shelbourne Road.

The development will consist of: Demolition of existing 31 sqm single storey structures to the rear and replacement with new 31sqm single storey structure and reconstruction and raising in height of the adjoining boundary wall.

(i) at basement floor level - removal of external and internal walls and construction of new floor level within a revised and reconfigured building footprint; (ii) at ground floor level - removal of northern and western external walls, partial removal of eastern external wall to River Dodder, removal of all internal wall partitions, extension of the internal floor area and provision of a new outdoor terrace along the River Dodder; (iii) removal of existing chimney, elevational alarm panels/glazing/lighting/signage and boundary gate/railings to Shelbourne Road; (iv) construction of a five storey extension of contemporary design and finish atop the existing single-storey building to include amenity roof terrace with swimming pool; and, (v) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development inclusive of structural works, new stair/lift cores, ESB substation, elevational planting and drainage works. The resulting six storey over basement level building will accommodate a bar/café at ground floor level, a restaurant at first floor level and a 24 no. bedroom boutique hotel from second to fifth floor level with ancillary plant, staff area, bin store and bicycle parking area at basement level. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

The development will consist of: Alterations to previously approved café/wine bar development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3514/24 to now provide for a licensed café/wine bar within the main building at No. 166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88. Permission is sought for: (i) Relocation of permitted bar/coffee counter to within the main bank building and associated internal modifications to lower ground floor level to accommodate the proposed change of use including 1 no. new kitchen, 1 no. entrance lobby, 2 no. toilets and 1 no. management office and internal modifications at upper ground floor level to accommodate 1 no. staff room and staff toilet/shower. (ii) Permission is sought for external alterations to existing building including conversion of existing windows to doors on north west elevation to allow access to the exterior courtyard and adaption of windows to south west elevation to allow for internal opening with the addition of exterior canopies. Permission is also sought for a kitchen extract at roof level. Signage is proposed to the south west elevation, north west elevation and north east elevation with 1 no. free standing sign proposed within outdoor seating area fronting Pembroke Road. The exterior façade will be refurbished and made good as needed. (iii) Permission is also sought for new canopy over permitted external seating area under Ref. 3514/24 with new service yard to rear also proposed comprising bin storage and 5 no. bicycle parking spaces. It is proposed to remove the existing oil tanks and ac units to accommodate the proposed development. (iv) Permission is also sought for all associated works, including boundary treatments, revision of internal layout, landscaping, SuDS and drainage necessary to facilitate the development.

PERMISSION The development will consist of change of use from bank to café/wine bar.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use from former Post Office, a two storey protected structure (625sqm), to licensed bar restaurant with retail & gallery (606sqm). The proposal will involve removal of a lean-to roof and demolition of external storage (19sqm); lowering of cills at both levels and breaking out of one opening to provide new door at first floor level; and building up of walls on southern boundary up to first floor level, all along the side passage/south elevation; provision of new external stairs and terrace to the south side and rear. Repair works to roof, rainwater goods, windows & doors, repointing of brickwork, minor interior alterations, fit out and provision of signage, and all associated services and site works.