Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission at 58 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2, D02 Hp73, a Protected Structure, RPS. 2853. The development will consist of restoration works to the brick facade on the south facing elevation of the protected structure, including repair, re-pointing and consolidation of the brickwork.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at 58 Pembroke Lane, Dublin 2, D02 Y198, to the rear of 58 Fitzwilliam Square, a protected structure. The development will consist of the demolition of the existing roof, entrance wall, gates and external stairs and alterations to the existing facades. The construction of 2 no. single-storey extensions to the existing 2 no. ground floor studios to create 2-bedroom apartments with private outdoor space to rear with boundary walls, the extension of the 2 no. first floor studios to create 2 no, 2-bedroom apartments by the addition of a second floor extension below the existing ridgeline incorporating balconies to the rear and shared terrace to the front, new laneway entrance gates and structure, the provision of 1 no. car park space, bicycle spaces, bin store and stairs in yard, repairs to the original stone boundary walls and associated site works and landscaping.

Permission for development at No. 62 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2 - A Protected Structure, RPS Ref: 2857. The development will consist of the following: Repair, consolidation and re-pointing of the brickwork to the front facade (south elevation) which faces Fitzwilliam Square. Pointing will be Irish tuck pointing, using natural hydraulic lime mortars carried out by conservation specialists. No other works are proposed.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: Change of use from educational use to office use throughout. Permission is also sought for - upgrading fire and acoustic performance of existing suspended timber floors; Provision of new disabled external platform lift to rear; modification of existing bathrooms to lower ground floor; reinstatement of opening between front and rear reception rooms to the upper ground floor level and installation of new double doors and entablature; minor modifications to internal walls and openings including removal of modern partitions and doors; replacement of existing fire door in rear sash window to the first floor with traditional inward opening double doors and reinstatement of traditional cast iron balcony externally; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at Hambleden House (19-26 Pembroke Street Lower and 53 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2), a Protected Structure (RPS2848). The proposed development consists of the installation of an external platform lift on the Pembroke Street Lower frontage (from street/ground level to lower ground floor level) to facilitate disabled access to Hambleden House and comprises the following elements: 1) The removal of part of the existing railing and plinth on the Pembroke Street Lower frontage and its replacement with a new gate to match the existing railings. 2) The installation of an external platform lift behind existing railings and an adjacent lift access platform, accessed via the new gate. 3) The relocation of an existing dry riser from the west elevation (19-26 Pembroke Street Lower), to the south elevation (beside 53 Fitzwilliam Square North, Protected Structure RPS2848) to facilitate the installation of the platform lift and the adjacent lift access platform. 4) The relocation of an existing entrance at the lower ground level to facilitate access to the interior of Hambleden House by wheelchair users and the replacement of the existing entrance with a new window; and 5) All associated site works above and below ground including raising part of the lower ground level adjacent to the new entrance by c. 420mm.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE permission for development consisting of demolition of a non original external steps to the rear of existing return at ground floor garden level, essential internal and external repairs and maintenance work, minor material alterations and new refurbishment works to an existing 4 storey over basement and 3 storeys over basement rear return office building at 65 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2 D02 KW40 (A Protected Structure) The site is located with the curtilage of a Protected Structure RPS Ref 2860 and is located within an Architectural Conservation Area External works to include: • Removal of non original copper sheeting to main roof and its replacement with Blue Bangor slate roof, new lead centre valleys and parapet with cast iron rain water goods to the rear elevation. • Repairs and reslating of hipped roof to the rear return with new lead flashing to the existing chimney and new cast iron rainwater goods. • Removal of non original steel window at 3rd floor level front elevation and replacement with appropriate style like for like 3 over 3 sliding sash window. • Repairs and upgrading of all original historic sliding sash windows. • Reinstatement of historic decorative lead fan light and side lights to main entrance. • Repointing in lime mortar front and rear elevational brickwork including return building. Provision of external feathered lime mortar reveals to all windows in lieu of existing sand and cement surrounds. • Repair and cleaning of granite rusticated blockwork to front entrance and basement elevations, repair and cleaning of granite steps, cills, parapet and plinth. • Repair of historic front iron railings and gate to front elevation/repair of historic iron window rails to first floor front windows. • Provision of new contemporary styled French door and screen at lower ground level of rear return. • Removal of non original window and door to rear of existing return at lower ground floor level and provision of replacement sash windows to match existing overhead. • Repairs and refurbishment of existing under footpath stores to front. • Removal of redundant services/cables in the front and rear elevations. • Provision of discrete recessed downlighter in transom over front door and provision of 2 no. uplighters withing the external side of the front fan light. • Provision of new replacement business wall plaque mounted on granite walling to side of front entrance door. • Provision of wall vent openings for room ventilation to front and rear elevations. • Provision of external air conditioning units within centre valley of the main roof together with provision of PV solar panels to the roof slopes. • Repairs of existing brick boundary walls, site associated works to include landscaping, revised s/w and foul drainage and bicycle storage to rear. Internal works to include: • Replacement and upgrading of all existing services including plumbing, electrics, heating, air conditioning, lighting, ventilation, fire alarm and fire escape signs. • Floor strengthening and repairs to all floors • Upgrading an refurbishment of existing rear return providing new layouts to provide canteen, tea stations and updated sanitary/changing facilities and meeting rooms at all 4 levels throughout with replacement fire rated steel/glass doors to existing staircase openings at each level. • Provision of new internal fire rated glazed screen to side of existing basement stairs. • Provision of new double doors between two main reception rooms at entrance level. • Removal of lower ground floor later concrete floor complete with underfloor heating. • Repairs and upgrading works to all ceilings including repairs and cleaning of all cornice work and centre roses. • Provision of sound proofing to floors • Refurbishment of all original historic fireplaces and removal of all non original fire surrounds. • New internal desk layout and related furniture • Provision of new floor finishes and complete internal redecoration. • Upgrading of existing internal doors to provide required fire ratings • General internal improvement works and other minor associated alterations. • Modification of non original clerestory window to main stairwell.