Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:Permission consequent on the grant of permission (Ref. No. 2942/16) as previously amended under grant of permission (Ref. No. 4295/18) at the site of a Protected Structure. The proposed amendments will consist of: The addition of a two level extension to the permitted development facing Montague Lane, bringing the overall height of the development from three levels to five levels at the rear. The penthouse extension level is setback on the northern and western boundaries. Amendments to the WC provision are also proposed. The proposed increase in gross internal area is 598msq.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Amendment of pervious permission Reg. Ref.: 4768/19, as extended by Reg. Ref.: 4768/19/X1 as follows: -Alterations to the front elevation to omit the permitted sesame lift and provide a platform lift within the front lightwell. Restoration of granite plinth and replacement of modern railings. -Minor amendments to increase the depth (increased by c. 460mm) and alter the extent of the permitted basement (basement floor area to reduce by c. 50.5m2 (c. 215.3m2 to c. 164.8m2)) to the newbuild element to the rear. -Minor internal alterations and improvements to the Protected Structure comprising alterations to doors, partitions and walls, fireplaces, windows and other associated changes. -General rearrangement of internal layouts of newbuild element to the rear including relocation of radio studios from ground to first floor. -Demolition and replacement of boundary wall at rear extension between the site and 7/8 Harcourt Street. -Alterations to the permitted rear extension to increase the parapet height by c. 4.17m (c. 13.7m to c. 17.869m) and increase the roof height of the permitted new glazed atrium roof to the rear by c. 3.67m (c. 16.7m to c. 20.371m). Alterations to façade treatments of the permitted rear extension to include additional brick in keeping with surrounding buildings. -And all associated and ancillary works

PROTECTED STRUCTURE - The development will consist of: 1. The following works to the existing 18th C Protected Structure fronting onto Harcourt Street: a) The restoration of the great staircase windows; b) The renovation and redecoration of the original building generally including insofar as is practical, the restoration and re-instatement of original architectural features that were previously removed or modified; c) The installation of new electrical and mechanical services; d) The removal of non-original internal partitions; e) The modification of existing openings at ground, first, second and third floor levels on the rear facade by lowering the cill level of these windows to create new door openings to the new atrium space; f) The reinstatement of an original double door opening between the existing front and rear main rooms at first floor level; g) Internal alterations to the existing smaller front room at second floor level; h) Brickwork repair and repointing to the existing front and rear facades; i) Modification of the existing front entrance to facilitate universal access including installation of new granite plinth and steps; j) Sundry associated works. 2. The change of use of the existing main building on the site, a four storey over basemant structure, from office accommodation to use as a public museum space and educational facility on the first, second and third floors. the existing ground floor use of a bookshop will be retained and adjusted to include a café facility. The existing private club use at basement level will be retained. The change of use of the retained existing 18th C ground floor rear return for use as radio studios. 3. The demolition of an existing 19th C two storey mews building on the site together with 19th C additions to the return. 4. Construction of a new four storey over basement structure at the rear of the existing site, fronting onto, and with access from, Montague Lane at the rear of the site, with plant enclosure to the roof area. This structure will be 783sqm in area and will accommodate an auditorium space at basement level, service use at ground floor and office and administration uses on the upper floors. 5. The creation of a new glazed roof four storey atrium link space of 64sqm in floor area between the rear facade of the existing main building and the proposed new structure at the rear. 6. Sundry associated works.

The development consists of a change of use from vacant office use to cafe use, with ancillary staff areas, office space and kitchen at first floor, with removal works to the existing front facade to provide service hatch to Montague Street and general upgrading of the existing facade, internal removal works to allow for cafe use, together with removal and replacement of the rear external wall to allow for an extension and increased floor area of circa 10.5 sqm, the extension is proposed into the rear courtyard associated with the curtilage of No. 16 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 (a Protected Structure, Dublin City Council RPS no. 3525). All with associated signage, drainage and site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the following at No. 16, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, (a Protected Structure, Dublin City Council RPS no. 3525), Mews to the rear of No. 16 Harcourt Street facing onto Montague Lane and No. 18 & No. 19 Montague Street buildings and under croft laneway associated with No. 16 Montague Street, Dublin 2. The application seeks modifications to the previously approved permission by ABP Reg. Ref. PL29S.249126 (DCC Reg. Ref. 3150/17) and Reg. Ref. ABP306760-20 (DCC Reg. Ref. 4606/19). Planning is sought for the addition of No. 18 Montague Street as part of the previously approved scheme with change of use from cafe to cafe bar and restaurant with associated upgrading works to the front facade and extension to the rear courtyard to include the incorporation of an internal fire escape stairs. Planning is also sought for the upgrading of the existing service entrance from Montague Street between No. 16 and 17 Montague Street, together with the provision of a new access laneway between No. 17 and 18 Montague Street. Planning is also sought for minor changes to the previously approved application to include minor interior changes and changes to the proposed elevations of No. 19 Montague Street and No. 16 Harcourt Street rear mews building.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for the following at No. 16 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, (a Protected Structure, Dublin City Council RPS no. 3525), Mews to rear of No. 16 Harcourt Street facing onto Montague Lane and No. 19 Montague Street, Dublin 2. The application seeks modification to the previously approved permissions ABP Reg. Ref. PL29S.249126 (DCC Reg. Ref. 3150/17) and Reg. Ref. ABP-306760-20 (DCC Reg. Ref. 4606/19). This application seeks to increase the size of the previously granted basement under No. 16 Harcourt Street Mews building and extend the basement to include and connect to a new basement under No. 19 Montague Street for the purposes of extended ancillary services and uses associated with the granted Cafe Bar and Restaurant. All with associated site works and removal works.