Planning precedent report

Planning permission for a new opening / connection to the external yard of 38 Camden Row which is to the south of the existing Opium garden bar at ground floor level together with a change of use of the external yard to a smoking area. All at Opium, 26 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, D02 HX93 and 13/14 Liberty Lane, Dublin 8, D08 NF86 & 38 Camden Row D08 Y1FN.

RETENTION: Retention permission for the relocation and reconfiguration of a pitched roof constructed under previous planning grant ref. 6790/07 at second floor / rooftop together with relocation of water tanks and services to the bar / assembly recreation area at this level maintaining the open air arrangement and reducing the useable floor area of that previously granted from 245sqm to 140sqm.

PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning permission for alterations to the existing second floor rooftop smoking area to the east eliminating this as a smoking area and providing a roof to enclose the area at Opium. It is also applying for retention permission for the reduced and partially covered smoking area in the centre of the second floor of Opium and retention permission for (a) connections between 37/38 Camden Row and Opium, (b) change of use from keg room to seated area at 37 Camden Row, and (c) the use of the ground floor internal yard to the north of 37/38 Camden Row as a smoking / outdoor area.

PERMISSION & RETENTION:1. Retention and completion of layout and elevational modifications to existing two storey building including partial demolition (39 sq.m.) to create landscaped courtyard and new front boundary fence with piers. 2. Proposed change of use (329 sq.m.) from approved office / retail use to tourist hostel. 3. Retention of 29 sq.m. single storey bike store / maintenance store.

PERMISSION & RETENTION: 1. Retention and completion of modifications (layout and elevational) to existing two storey building. 2. Proposed change of use (368 s.q.m. ) from approved office/retail use to tourist hostel. 3. Retention of 29 sq.m. single storey bike store/maintenance store.

PERMISSION & RETENTION. Permission for outdoor licenced use in external open area (148 sq.m) at 30 Wexford Street (also accessed off Liberty Lane to the rear) similar to previously approved application ref: Web 1420/21. Also retention permission for new partially retractable (translucent) canopy to shelter up to 76 sq.m of outdoor area.