Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the following changes to the front south east elevation. (i) changes to the size and locations of the openings on ground floor, new signage over the main door, the demolition of the triangular glass conservatory at first floor and reconstruction of the parapet in that area, the addition of a glass balcony rail, changes to the ope sizes at first floor, and the construction of three new rooflights on the south east facing pitched roof and a rooflight to the flat roof over ground floor. It also comprises changes to internal configuration and all ancillary works to facilitate development.

Planning permission is sought for development comprising: (i) change of use of unit from use as a restaurant and cookery school/food boutique (643 sqm) to retail use (office supplies and office furniture showroom). The unit will consist of 5 no. showrooms, a reception, 1 no. consultation room, storage, staff room and associated staff facilities and ancillary administration/office; (ii) internal works to facilitate the change of use including removal of furniture and fittings; and (iii) the development will also include the removal of existing signage and menus at southeast elevation and all associated site and ancillary works to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:Permission for the reconstruction of part of the original rear boundary wall between the rears of no. 105 and no. 106 Baggot St Lower, the demolition of the newly built wall and railing at the rear of the properties, the construction of a new 1.8m high brick wall to the rear of the properties, part removal and reconstruction of the existing blockwork boundary walls onto Lad Lane and creation of a new pedestrian entrance from Lad Lane to rear of the properties for use of the existing office buildings all at 105-108 Baggot St. Lower Dublin 2 (D02DX60, DO2PY02, D02WT25, D02TF66) which are protected structures

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION/ RETENTION PERMISSION; Retention for the removal of the original rear boundary wall between the rears of no. 105 and no. 106 Baggot Street Lower due to its poor structural condition and for the construction of a new safety wall and railing with pedestrian gate (1.9m high) at rear. Planning permission is also sought for part removal and reconstruction of the existing blockwork boundary walls onto Lad Lane and creation of a new pedestrian and vehicular access from Lad Lane to rear of the properties and the existing car parking for use of the existing office buildings.

RETENTION for a reduction in the glazed screen cafe seating area and changes to fenestration from that granted under planning reference 3698/23.

The development will consist of: (A) Installation of openable glazed screens to create a café seating area of circa 66m2 and associated site works.