Planning precedent report

RETENTION: Retention Permission for first floor bedroom and rooflight at No. 5 Irvine Terrace, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 HW21.

Single-storey extension to the rear. Attic conversion for storage with dormer window to the rear

Permission for development on a site of c.0.22 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, Castleforbes Business Park to the north and east, and East Road to the west. The proposed development consists of the demolition of all existing structures on the site and the construction of a 219 bedroom hotel ranging in height from 6 to 9 storeys (maximum height of c.33.95m) with total gross floor area of c.9,241sq.m (incl. basement). The ground floor includes hotel reception/lobby/check in area, a public bar with seating area, a public restaurant area with seating area, a cafe/work zone, kitchen, staff area, storage areas, lifts and circulation areas, plant, and ancillary office areas. Floors one to eight typically contain, bedrooms, linen and clearing stores, lifts and circulation areas with a gym and wellness centre located on floor one. A proposed basement -1 level contains plant, storage, staff areas, laundry store and staff cycle parking. A service access is provided from Sheriff Street Upper to the east of the site to a dedicated service area. The development also includes for enhanced landscaping and public realm along Sheriff Street Upper and East Road including for visitor cycle parking. The proposed development also includes for the provision of screened plant at roof level; PV panels; green roofs; new ESB substation; associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply); and all other associated site development works above and below ground.

The proposed development consists of the construction of a commercial office with a total gross floor area of c. 10,141 sq.m ranging in height from 5 to 8 storeys (incl. screened plant floor at 7th floor) (maximum height of c 31.96m (33.95m OD)) with a proposed basement -1 level. The ground floor includes office entrance, coffee dock, co-working/meeting zone, reception, post room, office space, lifts and circulation areas and sub-station. A proposed basement -1 level contains office areas, plant, staff areas, and cycle parking. External accessible terraces will be provided at 4th floor (c.5 sq.m on southern elevation facing terrace along Sheriff Street Upper), at 5th floor (c.174 sq.m on north west elevation facing terrace to East Road) and at 6th floor (c. 48 sq.m on west elevation facing terrace to junction of Sheriff Street Upper and East Road). The proposed development is designed to integrate into the adjacent permitted residential scheme (ABP Ref: TA29N.308827). Cycle parking for the office is located at basement level (135 spaces with associated facilities) accessed via 2 no, lifts, and 20 visitor spaces and 4 no. cargo bike spaces are provided at street level in the associated public realm. The development also includes for enhanced landscaping and public realm along Sheriff Street Upper and East Road. The proposed development also includes for the provision of screened plant at roof level; PV panels; green roofs; new ESB substation; associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply); and all other associated site development works above and below ground.

Demolition of existing single storey flat roof extension to the rear and proposed new single story flat roof extension to the rear of the existing property along with associated internal modifications and site works

Permission for development on a site of c. 0.05 ha which forms part of the former Castleforbes Business Park, Sherriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, the railway yards to the north, the recently competed Freight Building and Premier Inn to the east and East Road to the west. The proposed development consists of the development of a cultural building within the permitted residential development of the Castleforbes Business Park, as permitted under ABP-308827-20, DCC Ref. SHD0026/20, and now under construction. This proposed cultural building will replace and amend the already permitted cultural building, retaining a similar footprint permitted under ABP-308827-20, DCC Ref: SHD0026/20, providing for a number of amendments. The proposed building is 4 storeys plus screened plant level in height (25.51m) which is a reduction of from the permitted 5 storeys plus plant level in height (26.5m) with increased floor to ceiling heights. The proposed building has a GFA of 1,949.8 sq.m (excluding plant area) which is an increase from the permitted of 1,826.5 sq.m. The building is accessed from the permitted main central open space, accessed from Sheriff St. The external materials include for a coloured curtain wall system with glazed window panels. The building contains a large floorplate on each floor allowing for flexability to uses, back of house facilities, toilets, staircase and lifts. PV panels are provided at roof level. As per the permitted development, the proposed cultural building will be capable of accommodating a variety of community/cultural uses which will be agreed with DCC prior to occupation. A building sign is provided for, with three elements, at roof level on the south and east elevation totalling 20.53 sq.m.