Site planning risk brief

Permission for the installation of two new shopfront signs to read 'New Balance'. This will comprise one backlit fascia sign of individual mounted stainless-steel lettering painted RAL9010 (pure white) measuring 2405mm long x 300mm high x 25mm deep, and one double sided stainless-steel projecting sign measuring 600mm long x 600mm high x 80mm deep in RAL 9005 (jet black) with backlit acrylic opal white lettering and all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permissions for the construction of previously removed separation walls between Nos. 103 and 104 Grafton Street at 1st – 4th floor levels inclusive, the installation of new staff sanitary accommodation, new staff office and new staff canteen facilities at second floor level within 102 and 103 Grafton Street (Protected Structure – RPS Ref. No. 3256) and all associated works. Nos. 102-103 and No. 104 Grafton Street are located within an architectural conservation area.

PERMISSION: To carry out external works for the removal of an ATM, to be replaced with shop front glazing to match existing, as well as the removal of the Ulster Bank raised lettering shop signs on Grafton Street and Suffolk Street and general blue signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM, as well as the removal of loose furniture and the removal of Ulster Bank signage and merchandise on all floors.

Planning permission for the development at a site of 0.013 ha will consist of the following:- the substitution of 2 no. halo illuminated "Ulster Bank Home" signs permitted under Reg. Ref. 3375/19 with 2 no. "Ulster Bank" signs on the shopfront fascia of 2.385m x 0.3m on Grafton Street and Suffolk Street elevations.

The development will consist of the following: 1) the replacement of the existing shopfront, granite surround and fascia with new sandstone fascia to match the stone cladding of existing building; 2) the relocation of the entrance door on Grafton Street; 3) the replacement of the existing stall riser and the provision of a new polyester powder coated aluminium framed glazed shopfront within the 2 no. existing stone pilasters, with the existing plinths and brackets to be retained; 4) the internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing retail branch at ground floor level; 5) works to the existing ATM and the provision of graphic applied to the glazed element to provide security; 6) 2 no. recessed window sign displays and 2 no. halo illuminated signs on the proposed fascia on Grafton Street and Suffolk Street of c. 3.6m x 0.3m; 7) 3 no. canopies on the Grafton Street and Suffolk Street facades; 8) the relocation and replacement of the existing letterbox and dry riser inlet on Suffolk Street and; 9) all associated alterations and site works.

• Change of use to the existing first to fourth floors from office to licensed restaurant use. • First floor extension (58m²) to provide an enclosed outdoor restaurant area with retractable roof, to the rear of the building. • Front door upgrade with signage associated with restaurant use. • Replace the existing external fire escape stairs to the rear of the building with new steel fire escape stairs. • Reconfigure and refurbishment to the building's interior. • All ancillary site and development works.