Site planning risk brief

RETENTION: The development consists of Retention for a telecommunications base station equipment, comprising antennas, support structure and container, together with a screen wall which surrounds the equipment, at roof level.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of refurbishment and material change of use of existing basement from offices to residential use as a single dwelling residence. To facilitate the proposed change of use the dwelling will provide 3 bedrooms, 3 walk-in wardrobes, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, 3 WCs, 1 kitchen/dining room, 1 service kitchen, 1 living room, 1 front porch and associated works.

The development consists of Revised external signage to the existing front façade, in accordance with the previously granted planning permission (Ref. WEB2018/24). The proposed signage will comprise the applicant's logo and ancillary text. The signage will be individually pin-mounted and backlit, inclusive of all associated site works.

The development will consist of: Material alterations to the main entrance on Ground Floor, front, located at the south facing façade, on Mount Street Lower. The proposed works will consist of the removal of the existing frames, glazed panels, and stone cladding to the entranceway, and signage, in order to accommodate new glazing, a revolving door system, and an automatic, power assisted, accessible entrance door that facilitates independent access to accessible users. The accessible entrance door will be automatically power assisted via a button operated via an upstand podium, located 1000-1200mm from proposed door, and open outward onto the raised private plaza of Grattan House. The proposed works also include the removal of the existing surface mounted lighting above the main entrance, and the installation of a new external sign with integrated lighting to the existing brickwork over the entrance, this will be formed with a fiber cement panel in neutral cream /grey colour with green metal lettering individually pin mounted and back lit. All works inclusive of all associated works.

RETENTION:The development consists of retention of the 2 no. external signs to the following locations: (1) at 4th floor level of the East facade, facing Stephen's Place, measuring 1950mm x 650mm stating The Leinster and (2) at 4th floor level of the West facade, facing Lower Mount Street, measuring 1950mm x 650mm stating The Leinster. Each sign consists of brushed brass lettering, 290mm in height and 60mm depth with warm white led halo backlighting. The signage demarcates the existence of the operational hotel at this location.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of works to a protected structure, comprising structural and fire safety upgrade works to floors, removal of non-original partitions, and the addition of a lobby at basement level for increased fire safety.