Planning precedent report

Planning permission for amendments to previously permitted development, Reg. Ref. 3794/18 / ABP Ref. 302980-18 at site of c. 0.2 ha bound by Georges Quay to the north, Tara Street to the west, Poolbeg Street to the south and Tara Street Station to the east. The site includes lands of the former Tara House, 2-16 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 W597 and existing Tara Street Station concourse accessed from Georges Quay. Kennedy's Public House (The Workshop) at no. 10 Georges Quay is contiguous but does not form part of the site or the application. No. 10 George's Quay (Licensed Premises) is a Protected Structure RPS 3175. The proposed amendments comprise of the following: - Change of use at ground floor level from hotel/restaurant entrance foyer to restaurant/cafe/retail foyer (88 sq.m.); - Change of use of the hotel to office at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor level (3,112 sq.m.) and change of use of hotel/office to retail/cafe/restaurant at 5th floor level (c. 416 sq.m.) with associated outdoor terrace (205 sq.m.); - New mezzanine level between ground and first floor (c. 181 sq.m.) for use as cafe/restaurant/retail; - Internal reconfiguration of the permitted development to provide for a new core layout and internal office floorplate; - Modifications to the facade detail as a result of the proposed introduction of the retail/cafe/restaurant area and internal core reconfiguration; - Revised entrance to the ground floor retail/cafe/restaurant area; - Modifications to the permitted colonnade along Tara Street; - Modifications to basement layout to reduce the number of car parking spaces from 16 no. to 12 no. and provision of 144 no. cycle parking spaces; - The development also includes all associated and ancillary works including site development works, and revisions hard and soft landscaping necessary to facilitate the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments will result in an increase in gross floor area from 16,557 to 16,961 sq.m. (including basement) comprising of 14,185 sq.m. office use and 1,071 sq.m. of cafe/retail/restaurant use.

We, Tanat Limited intend to apply for planning permission for amendments to previously permitted development, Reg. Ref. 3794/18 / ABP Ref.302980-18 at site of 0.2 ha bound by Georges Quay to the north, Tara Street to the west, Poolbeg Street to the south and Tara Street Station to the east. The site includes lands of the former Tara House, 2-16 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 W597 and existing Tara Street Station concourse accessed from Georges Quay. Kennedy's Public House (The Workshop) at no. 10 Georges Quay is contiguous but does not form part of the site or the application. No. 10 George's Quay (Licensed Premises) is a Protected Structure RPS 3175. The amendments comprise of the following: • Internal reconfiguration of the permitted hotel development within the podium element to provide for 1 no. additional hotel floor and a mezzanine level between ground and first floor within the permitted building envelope increasing the number of hotel bedrooms from 107 no. to 157 no. • The revised hotel layout will increase the overall floor area from 16,557 sq.m to 17,992 sq.m comprising of c. 5,784 sq.m of hotel accommodation, c. 9,670 sq.m. gross floor area of office accommodation and c. 361 sq. metres gross floor area of restaurant accommodation. • The additional floor will increase the permitted podium element from 4 no. floor levels to 5 no. floor levels plus mezzanine level within the permitted building envelope increasing the number of floors from 22 no. to 23 no. plus mezzanine level. There will be no change to the overall permitted height of the building at 88m or the permitted height of the podium at 22.7m. • Minor modifications to the façade detail as a result of the additional floor level. • Minor modifications to the permitted colonnade along Tara Street. • Minor modifications to basement level B2 to reduce the number of car parking spaces from 16 no. to 15 no. • The proposed development includes all associated and ancillary works, including site development works, and all hard and soft landscaping necessary to facilitate the proposed amendments.

The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing structures at the following addresses: Nos. 5, 6 & 7 George's Quay, Nos. 1A, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. 13 and 15 Tara Street and No. 11 Poolbeg Street and the construction of a mixed-use development ranging in height from three to eight storeys, including rooftop plant. The total gross floor area above ground on this building will be circa 4740 square metres and the gross floor area including basement is 5284 square metres. The site area is 0.799 Ha. The ground floor includes a hotel reception/bar/restaurant totalling 150 square metres, a co-working reception and cafe totalling 163 square metres and a cafe/restaurant/retail unit totalling 74 square metres. The first floor comprises a co-working office space with circa 490 square metres of nett office space. The second to seventh floor levels inclusive comprise of hotel use with a total of 116 hotel bedrooms. A breakfast room/bar associated with the hotel is located on the sixth floor opening onto a roof terrace. Three private roof terraces will be provided to hotel bedrooms: one located at fourth floor to the North elevation and two to the South elevation located at third and sixth floors. One basement level, floor area 540 square metres provides ancillary uses to the hotel and retail uses of the building, including plant, bicycle storage, staff amenities and a commercial kitchen. The gross floor area including basement is 5,284 square metres. The proposed development also includes for provision of hotel/retail/cafe/restaurant signage, associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage, water supply and electricity supply), and all other associated site excavation and site development works above and below ground. The site is bounded by George's Quay to the North, Poolbeg Street to the South and Tara Street to the East. All located at the following addresses: Nos. 5, 6 & 7 George's Quay, Nos. 1A, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 and 15 Tara Street and No. 11 Poolbeg Street, Dublin 2.

Planning permission for change of use from existing office to partial cafe use and for the sale of alcohol at the existing ground floor co-working office space of 3 storey office building at the junction of Poolbeg Street & 11-15 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 RY83

The proposed development will consist of: Change of use of the existing buildings to provide a bar and foodhall which consists of 13 separate units serving food/ drinks. Retention and refurbishment of the existing facades and alteration to the internal layout of the buildings to create one building with seating/dining/service/bathroom/ancillary areas associated with the operation of the proposed new use. Alteration and extension of the basement to provide ancillary facilities. Construction of a new associated roof terrace area, including new permanent roof over part of the terrace, along with an open area with retractable awnings. The proposal also includes all associated works to enable the development of the proposal.

Permission for amendments to permitted development Reg. Ref. 2532/20 on a site of 0.1483ha. at Block B, George's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VR98. The site is bound by George's Quay to the north, George's Quay Plaza to the south, 1GQ to the east and Tara Street Station / Railway bridge to the west. Luke Street runs through the site in a north / south direction with the existing building bridging across Luke Street from 1st floor level. The proposed development comprises of the following: (i) provision of an external roof terrace to the north and east elevations with glass balustrade and accompanying stairs and lift; (ii) reduction of stone parapet height at 5th floor level and introduction of glass balustrade; (iii) removal of mezzanine floor at ground floor level, including associated stairs to provide for a double height space; (iv) demolition of the existing portico located between the subject building and 1GQ to the east; (v) enlarged emergency exit door at ground floor level on eastern facade of ground floor west; (vi) provision of additional door and service hatch at ground floor level on the western facade; (vii) relocation of door at ground floor level on eastern facade; (viii) relocation of PV panels and adjustments to plant at roof level; (ix) provision of 2 no. antennas at roof level; (x) adjustment to plant screen to enclose extended stair/lift core at roof level; (xi) increase in the height of the glazed guarding of the 6th floor terrace; (xii) internal core revisions; (xiii) all associated site development works. The proposed development will result in a reduction in gross floor area from 7,791 sq.m. to 7,683 sq.m.