Planning precedent report

The proposed development consists of: (i) removal of an existing faux shopfront to unoccupied site fronting on to Thomas Street; (ii) partial removal of front boundary wall to Thomas Street; (iii) partial demolition of walls associated with previously existing building on site; (iv) construction of single storey ESB substation (37sq.m); (v) construction of new boundary wall, inclusive of vehicular entrance gate to Thomas Street; and (vi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. Permission is sought for a temporary permission of 5 no. years.

The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings /structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the Thomas Street frontage, and the construction of a new Part 3-; Part 4-; Part 6- and Part 7- storey Aparthotel building over basement level with a total Gross Floor Area (GIA) of 6,790 sq.m together with the formation of a new vehicular access ramp (with integrated bicycle lane) off Thomas Street leading to basement level. The basement level will accommodate 16 no. cycle parking spaces; staff changing-rooms/showers; a service yard and ancillary plant and storage rooms; waste/refuse storage; ancillary gym for hotel guests and ancillary kitchen. Ground floor level will accommodate a reception area (222.9 sq.m) and café (156.6 sq.m) accessed off Thomas Street, and an ESB sub-station and switchroom. Aparthotel rooms / suites are provided at first to fifth floor level (93 no. self-contained/self-catering units). At sixth floor level, a public bar / event space (257.5 sq.m) with south facing roof terrace is provided. Other site works include the provision of hard and soft landscaping measures to ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building incorporates sustainable drainage measures that includes green roofs and underground attenuation tank. Screened plant is provided at rooftop level.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS: 8149): permission for development at 10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H, a protected structure (ref: 8149) in use as office space, to comprise the following: removal of non-original internal glazed screen and door at first floor level and replacement with a plasterboard-lined stud-wall with fire-rated flush door-set; removal of a section of original non-load bearing internal stud walling at second-floor level and the addition of a new plasterboard-lined stud-wall to create a new protected escape route; and the conversion of an existing timber sliding-sash window to a casement window.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE Planning permission is sought by Building Futures Limited for development at 134 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 T6 H9 (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. no. 8795). The development will consist of refurbishment of the first, second and third floors; Internal works proposed: (i) Upgrading of electrical and mechanical services to comply with current Building Regulations; (ii) Removal of temporary propping and stiffening of the existing suspended timber floors at first, second and third floor. (iii) Fire upgrade works of existing joisted timber floors at ground, first and second floor levels; (iv) Repair of existing stairs and handrail. (v) Repair and renewal of ceilings. (vi) Erection of new lightweight internal partitions. (vii) Fitting new 4 panelled, fire rated, internal doors. (viii) Refitting of existing bathroom and provision of new, and a kitchen. (ix) Repair of internal plaster. (x) Internal insulation of the external walls at first, second and third floors only, to be compatible with existing fabric. External works:(a) Removal on non original PVC windows to the front façade only at first, second and third floor and replacement with painted timber one over one sash windows; (b) Insulating existing felt flat roof and provision on AOV. (c) Upgrade to existing outshot off staircase to include insulated slate pitched roof and lightweight plastered insulated external walls;

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing structures on site and the construction of a new 47 no. bedroom hotel development across basement to 6th floor level, with direct access from Thomas Court. The development also includes associated reception area, bar, seating/dining area, kitchen, staff areas, ancillary storage, toilets, mechanical plant areas, water tank and attenuation tank. All with associated bin storage, mechanical plant at roof level, signage, lighting and site development works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The Land Development Agency intends to apply for permission for development comprising enabling works pending redevelopment at a site of c. 0.65 ha that comprises No. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8; a former cash & carry building at the rear of Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 (D08 VH9W) with vehicular access to Rainsford Street to the south (The Digital Hub building at Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H, is a Protected Structure (RPS No. 8149) located outside the Application site); a vacant site between Nos. 13 and 17 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8; and a surface car park to the rear of Nos. 17 to 25 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 with existing access from Thomas Court to the west. (Nos. 19 and 22 Thomas Street are Protected Structures RPS Nos. 8150 and 8151, respectively.) The application site adjoins structures abutting Vat House 7, Crane Street, Dublin 8 (Protected Structure, RPS no. 2071), and adjoins No. 28 Thomas Street West (“Arthur’s Pub”), Dublin 8, D08 VF83 (Protected Structure, RPS No. 8152). The development will consist of the demolition of: a part-single, part-two storey former cash & carry building to the rear of Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 VH9W, with vehicular access to Rainsford Street to the south (c. 2,939 sq m); a two storey structure (over part cellar) vacant building at Nos. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8 (c. 476 sq m) and making good of the southern elevation of the adjoining No. 28 Thomas Street West (“Arthur’s Pub”), Dublin 8, D08 VF83 (Protected Structure, RPS No. 8152); and selected boundary walls. The development will also consist of interim development pending the future regeneration of the site to include: the use of an area of c. 350 sq m at Thomas Court as a tree and plant nursery and as an apiary; the erection of hoardings with graphics between No. 13 and No. 17 Thomas Street West, at Nos. 1-3 Thomas Court; and at Rainsford Street at the southern boundary of the former cash & carry building. The development will also consist of the provision of: a redesigned and repositioned vehicular entrance and gate at Thomas Court; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; and all site development works above and below ground, including decommissioning, diversion and replacement of piped services.