Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning permission and retention permission for alterations to the front of No. 55 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1, a protected structure (RPS 6414) incorporating the following: (a) Retention of a bin storage platform and associated balustrade to the front of the property measuring 1.8m2 in area, (b) Retention of the removal of a 1.7m section of wrought iron railings and associated stone plinth along the front door approach platform, (c) Planning permission to reinstate the original wrought iron railings, altered to form a set of swing gates, serving the bin storage platform.

Permission for change of use of vacant 4-storey over basement (Protected Structure) from office use to managed student accommodation to provide 8 no. mix of single, twin and triple bedrooms, 19 no. bed spaces with kitchen, living, dining rooms, study/communal area, sanitary facilities and development of rear yard to provide secure bicycle storage at 56, Parnell Square West, Dublin DO1 K8Y8.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We Malgil Properties Ltd. intend to apply for Planning permission for development on a site of 0.0215 ha at no.57 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1,D01 FK24 (a Protected Structure Ref. 6416). The proposed development seeks permission for: The commercial change of use from vacant office from basement to third floor levels to a Guesthouse for short-stay tourist / visitor accommodation use, comprising of 13no. bedrooms and associated ancillary development including associated lounge, lobbies, plant area, storage, cleaners/linen area, bike and bin store. Removal of existing non original internal partitions as required. Upgrading of historic doors and floors where required. Modifications to the building's rear external façade including the removal of external modern fire staircase, reinstatement of original window opes and installation of historically accurate sash windows to same. The construction of new internal recessed partitions and doors from basement to third floor levels. Provision of 'pod' en-suite bathrooms for each guest room, and 'high end' fit out. Associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply); and all other associated site servicing, landscaping and development works above and below ground.

The development will consist of material alteration and change of use of the existing vacant basement units (permitted as medical consultancy/ office use under Reg. Ref: 4260/07) to residential to accommodate 3 no. apartments comprising 1 no. studio apartment (37 sqm), 1 no. one bedroom apartment (78 sqm), and 1 no. two-bedroom apartment (88 sqm) with individual external stair accesses from street level and internal access from existing stair/ left core at No. 50 Parnell Square West. Permission is also sought for all associated site and development works, including minor alterations to rear façade at basement level to provide an additional window.

Planning permission is sought for change of use (total area = 3090 sqm) from retail and retail ancillary to culture/recreational use; (a) comprising a gymnasium facility (class 11 (e) without pool), including at ground floor (area = 1525 sqm) and mezzanine floor (area = 1565sqm) and (b) replacement of previously approved internal signage to shop front, (c) all associated development works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of the repair and restoration of two gas lamps on Parnell Street along with ancillary and associated works. The proposed development is located within a conservation area and within the curtilage of the existing Rotunda Hospital, a protected structure (no's 6419 & 6420 on the record of protected structures).