Planning precedent report

The development will consist of permission for: a change of use from shop to betting office at ground floor and basement level (181sqm total), including the reconfiguration of the internal layout comprising new customer lobby, manager’s office, counter areas, staff room, ancillary storage, and new shopfront advertising signage. The proposed development will also include all associated ancillary site development works.

PERMISSION AND RETENTION: For retention permission for development at this site No. 4A (D02 T803) and No. 4b (D02 W5C2) Montague Street, Dublin 2. The development consists of: Planning permission for: A change of use from barber shop to takeaway use at Unit 4A (39.35 sqm) associated with the restaurant Unit 4B; Associated internal alterations to provide for the change of use including installation of a counter, seating bench and food heating area: New connection between Unit 4A and 4B; and Permission for installation of fascia signage board above the doorway for Unit 4A. Retention permission for: Fascia signage board installed at Unit 4B Montague Street above the doorway.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. CHANGE OF USE. Balrath Investments ULC intend to apply for permission for development at a site of c. 0.09 ha at Nos. 1-4 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 PX82 (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. No. 1146). The development will consist of the change of use of the existing building from retail and gym to tourist hostel with ancillary communal space at basement level and retail and cafe at ground floor level (total gross floor area c. 3,777 sqm). The development will consist of the refurbishment, extension and alteration of the existing structures on site comprising the renovation of the existing Protected Structure at Nos. 1-4 Camden Street Lower (including internal alterations and re-configuration); the relocation of the existing 19th century staircase to serve the new communal space; the provision of one additional setback floor above the existing three floor building facing Camden Street Lower; the provision of two additional floors above the existing 5 bay four floor building facing Montague Street; the provision of four additional floors above the existing 4 bay two floor building facing Montague Street; and the removal of non-original features from the structure. The development will result in a six floor over basement building comprising a 463 no. bedspace tourist hostel accessed via Montague Street with external courtyard (c. 2,680 sqm); a ground floor café unit (c. 37 sqm); and a retail unit accessed via Camden Street Lower (c. 418 sqm); all with ancillary cycle parking at ground floor level, plant room at basement level, substation, attenuation storage, bin storage, lift core, signage, SuDs features including green and blue roof, elevational amendments and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: No. 91 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 which is a protected structure, RPS. 1159. At the rear there are two returns and a yard linked by right of way to the street at Camden Row. The development consists of: (a) At Roof Level: taking down and re-building existing chimney stack, rebuilding the existing original brick chimney and construction of new DPC where stack breaks the roof slope to prevent falling damp, re-using the existing bricks and clay pots, with a new lime mortar flaunched capping. (b) At Ground Floor Level - Change of use from retail/deli to cafe/restaurant (c. 86.9 sq.m) including: removal of existing floor slab and replacement with a limecrete insulated slab, careful refurbishment of cast-iron columns and downstand beams and application of intumescent fire proofing protection to metal structure to comply with fire officers requirements, careful refurbishment and repair of period meat carcass hanging systems and T&G timber wall linings, provision of a new glazed corridor to allow for dual access to the café/restaurant and protected stairs to upper floors. Removal of non-original internal stairs to the rear return and rebuilding of compliant stairs in same location, provision of external seating area to the rear for use with proposed café/ restaurant (22.4 sq.m). (c) At First Floor Level - Change of use from retail/office to café/restaurant (c. 87.0 sq.m) including: two existing rooms to the main building from office/retail use to café seating and lobby. To the two rear return: two existing rooms to use as visitor restrooms, staff facilities, kitchen and ancillary space/uses associated with the cafe / restaurant. Removal of non-original internal stairs to the rear return and rebuilding of compliant stairs in same location. (d) At Second Floor Level - Change of use from office associated with the retail/deli use to art gallery use (c. 52.7 sq.m). (e) At Attic Level, restoration of historic cruciform oak-beam roof structure to main building and reinstatement of timber sheeting to the underside of sloped roof, removal of 7.5 sq.m of non-original timber ceiling joists to provide a double height space to the art gallery, allowing a better internal appreciation of restored cruciform roof. (f) Externally to the Front Elevation: restoration and repair of Dutch Billy front gable and wall façade including removal of non-original sand/cement render and replacement with breathable lime render. To the Ground Floor Shopfront: careful restoration of historic features including awning refurbishment and reinstatement, removal of non-original stainless steel vent over length of shopfront, refurbishment of existing front door, addition of vertical mullions and servery hatch in shopfront, replacement of existing glazing with histo-glass type or similar approved 'thin' double glazing. Restoration of sliding sash windows to the front façade first and second floors, with historically correct 6 over 6 pane of with histo-glass type or similar approved 'thin' double glazing, removal of modern poor quality timber windows to rear façade and replacement with historically correct 4 over 4 pane of with histo- glass type or similar approved 'thin' double glazing, replacement of existing attic window to rear with historically correct vertical sliding timber sash window. Careful restoration and repair of original lunette window to front façade at attic level. Removal of existing modern gate to rear courtyard area and construction of painted mild steel gate and side panels with a contemporary design, etched and painted, between café external seating space and abattoir area to No. 3 Camden Row. Removal of existing services and replacement with new energy efficient services including UV filtration system extract to rear return. All associated refurbishment works to the interior and exterior: Completion of repairs and renovation of historic/modern fabric as detailed in the Conservation Methodology Statement in compliance with Conservation Best Practice. Together with all associated and ancillary works to those described above.

The replacement of the existing advertising display (1.4m wide x 2m high) with a digital advertising display (1.28m wide x 1.92m high with a depth of 200mm) on the south facing aspect of no. 13 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 including all associated site works and services and to permanently decommission and remove 1 no. 6 sheet lightbox on the north facing aspect of no. 13 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION & RETENTION:For development at this site: No. 92 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 and No's 1, 2 and 3 Camden Row, Dublin 8. No. 92 Camden Street Lower and No's 1 and 2 Camden Row are protected structures, RPS. 1160, 1133 & 1134. There are various buildings associated with these primary structures including link building between No. 92 Camden Street Lower and No. 1 Camden Row, three cottages, a former abattoir and laneway. The development consists of: (1.) At No. 92 Camden Street Lower: (a) At basement level. Replacement of 2 no. existing doors to store rooms and creation of lobby (wall with door) to one of the two store rooms. Removal of existing hatch ladder access behind bar and insertion of new metal spiral stair access. (b) At Ground Floor The removal of existing modern stairs to first floor level of 92 Camden Street Lower; and replacement with building regulation compliant stairs, matching the design of the surviving original stairs at first to third floor level. Amending existing front door and lobby to allow for compliant lobby landing space. Internal renovations of the public house to include alterations providing access to disabled toilet from lobby rather than pub seating area. Removal of existing hatch and dangerous access ladder from back bar to basement cellar and replacement with original safer spiral stair. Extension of ground floor bar counter 2.2 m. (c) At First Floor, Second and Third Floors Change of use of first floor level (71.3 sq.m) from public house use formally kitchen and offices associated with the public house, to residential use. Provision of 5 bedroom residential unit of 201.4 sq.m at first, second and third floors with entrance lobby and stairs at ground floor level. Conversion of existing external terrace to a private open space serving residential unit at first floor. Insertion of large glazed sliding door between kitchen and private open space. Including a new louvred timber frame enclosure for housing services and timber decking system. To include refurbishment works at first, second and third floor levels, including creation of living, dining, kitchen, 5 no. bedrooms, bathroom, toilet and ensuites. Remodelling of existing stairs by carefully taking down all existing stairs elements and reconstructing the stairs to allow compliant alterations to be completed. Enlarging existing landing window by lowering the level of the cill. Restoring and expressing surviving features of dumbwaiter. (d) Carefully taking down and repair of non-original cast iron date plaque and relocation from front elevation to side elevation to allow the restoration of historic clock to its original position on the front elevation as per historic photograph. (e) Repairing of slated roof slopes, chimney stacks, 2 No. gabled dormer windows and 2 No. sash windows. Provision for one glazed automatic opening vent (1 sq.m) over staircase, located externally on the south western slated roof slope behind the brick parapet of No.92. (f) Replacement of aluminium windows to all elevations with historically accurate vertical sliding sash timber windows with thin double-glazing. Form 2 no. window openings in west elevation at first floor level and insert 2. no sliding sash windows as described above. (2.) At No.3 Camden Row, provide a mono-pitched glazed roof to the inside face of the external walls to partially cover the outdoor seating area of the public house. (3.) Placing of photo voltaic panels to the lower and rear roof slopes of No.1 and 2 Camden Row (protected structures) and to the roof slopes of the Abattoir of No.3 Camden Row (non- protected structures). All existing historic abattoir equipment displayed under the abattoir roof is to be protected, retained and cleaned. Relocation of existing cast iron winch to its original position and cleaning and painting of same. Reinstatement of original roof overhang of Abattoir. (4.) Completion of repairs and renovation of historic and modern fabric, including repair and repointing of original brickwork at 92 Camden Street Lower, 1, 2 & 3 Camden Row, as detailed in the Conservation Methodology Statement in compliance with conservation best practice. (5.) All associated and ancillary works. Retention permission is sought for: (1.) The existing natural slated roof to No.3 Camden Row. The roof covers the shared open space to the rear of No.3 Camden Row. (2.) The food/bar servery area at ground floor of the rear return of No.3 Camden Row (8.4 sq.m) formally Cottage No.3. (3.) Storage/ plant room at first floor level of the rear return of No.3 Camden Row (9 sq.m) formally Cottage No.3, (4.) Together with all associated and ancillary works to those described above.