Site planning risk brief

The proposed development comprises 14 no. satellite dishes and 4 no. antennae mounted on a flat roof frame, and associated plant, at the roof level of the building, and all associated works.

The development will consist of externally illuminated VIASAT logo lettering.

Planning permission is sought for the removal of the existing antennae array and replacement with 2 no. antennae zones (A and B) at roof level, mounted on a flat roof frame, and all associated works. The maximum cumulative area of the antennae zones will not exceed 101 sq.m (with up to 41 no. satellite dishes and antennae in total). Antennae zone A will not exceed a maximum height of 2m, length of 15.5m and width of 8.6m. Antennae zone B will not exceed a maximum height of 2.5m, length of 5m and width of 2m.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at a 0.1024 Ha site at Charlemont Place, Dublin 2, principally bounded by a commercial building (No. 21 Charlemont Place) to the south, the Green Line Luas track to the west, the 'Peter Place' residential dwellings to the north and the 'Hilton Mews', 'Harcourt Terrace/Harcourt Mews' residential dwellings and a commercial building (Charlemont House) to the east. The site incorporates a Protected Structure (a Spring Well). The development will consist of amendments to the permitted aparthotel development as granted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3549/19 [An Bord Pleanála Case Reference PL29S.305585] and amended under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3196/20, to include the following modifications: an additional 3 No. aparthotel bedrooms which will increase the number of bedrooms from 44 No. to 47 No.; omission of Basement Level -2 which provided a plant enclosure; internal modifications at all levels; provision of a lightwell to east elevation of the 2 No. additional bedrooms at Basement Level -1; relocation of bicycle parking at Basement Level -1; omission of 3 No. car parking spaces at Basement Level -1; provision of an external bin store at Basement Level -1; modifications to plant enclosure at Roof Level; provision of a ballasted guardrail (1.1 m high) at Roof Level; provision of a lift overrun which extends to 19.375 m; modifications to permitted signage on west elevation; modifications to permitted entrance canopy and associated signage facing south; elevational changes; modified landscaping; and all associated site and development works above and below ground. The total gross floor area of the permitted aparthotel development will be reduced from 1,737 sqm over basement level of 666 sq m to 1,711 sq m over basement level of 401 sq m.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at a 0.1024 ha site at Charlemont Place, Dublin 2, principally bounded by a commercial building (No. 21 Charlemont Place) to the south, the Green Line Luas track to the west, the 'Peter Place' residential dwelling to the north and the 'Hilton Mews'. 'Harcourt Terrace/Harcourt Mews' residential dwellings and a commercial building (Charlemont House) to the east. The site incorporates a Protected Structure (a Spring Well). The development will consist of amendments to the permitted aparthotel development as granted under DCC Reg. Ref. 3549/19 (ABP Reg. Ref. PL29S.305585) to include the following modifications which are principally proposed within the permitted form/building envelope; an additional 8 No. aparthotel bedrooms which will increase the total number of bedrooms from 36 No. to 44 No, aparthotel bedrooms; the reduction in car parking at basement level -1 from 9 No. spaces to 3 No. spaces; the provision of a gym (22 sq.m), breakfast room (100 sq.m), breakfast preparation area (28 sq.m) and an external open area (15 sq.m) at basement level -1 (principally in lieu of the removed car parking spaces); additional minor modifications to the basement including the addition of a guest w.c., relocation of bin store and loading bay and relocation and reduction of bicycle parking spaces; additional plant at roof level; signage to the permitted entrance canopy; and all associated elevational changes and site development works above and below ground, The total gross floor area of the permitted aparthotel development will be slightly reduced from 1,763 sq.m over 660 sq.m at basement level to 1,737 sq m over basement level of 666 sq.m.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at a 0.1024 Ha site at Charlemont Place, Dublin 2, principally bounded by a commercial building (No. 21 Charlemont Place) to the south, the Green Line Luas track to the west, the 'Peter Place' residential dwellings to the north and the 'Hilton Mews', 'Harcourt Terrace/Harcourt Mews' residential dwellings and a commercial building (Charlemont House) to the east. The site incorporates a Protected Structure (a Spring Well). The development will consist of: a 36 No. bedroom part one to part six storey (over a part double basement) aparthotel (1,763 sq m over 660 sq m at basement level); 9 No. ancillary basement car parking spaces; vehicular access to the basement car park via the existing ramp to the west; pedestrian access via the existing laneway at the south-east of the site; a screened roof terrace (facing all directions) at fourth floor level; bicycle parking; hard and soft landscaping including a green wall; loading bay; boundary treatments; plant and all associated development works above and below ground.