Planning precedent report

The development will consist of amendments to previously granted planning application no 3327/20 comprising: addition of setback penthouse level/fifth storey containing 1no. 2 bed apartment (81.7sqm) to four storey building (as approved under ref 3327/20), internal modifications to common stairwell at third floor and alterations to elevations to accommodate the re-design and addition of fifth storey.

The development will consist of demolition of Nos. 34, 35, 36 & 37 Pembroke Street Lower (3 no. 2-storey buildings; c.268 sqm total) comprising 3 no. commercial units; construction of a new 5 storey mixed use development consisting of 4 storeys of apartments including set back penthouse level with sedum roof containing 4 no. 2 bed and 3 no. 1 bed apartments (ranging in area from 45.7 - 86.2 sqm) each with private amenity terrace spaces; over commercial unit (90.4 sqm) at ground floor level; separate apartment entrance and communal facilities including secure bicycle parking (14 spaces) and refuse storage at ground floor level; all plant and ancillary site development works. The total gross floor area of the proposal is 713.4 sqm.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The works will comprise (a) Conservation based repair works to front (north east) elevation including repointing of isolated sections of brickwork in lime mortar to match existing 'bastard tuck' pointing, removal of paint to original granite cills and string course, replacement of broken slates to string course with natural slate, hacking off existing non-original sand and cement render to plinth and replacement with traditional lime based render, (b) treatment of rising damp and dry rot at basement level beneath entrance level steps (c) lifting and re-bedding of existing original granite coping stones to front and rear parapets in traditional lime based mortar, (d) Conservation based repair works to slates, valleys, flashings, chimney stacks, ridge and hip tiles at roof level, (e) rebuilding of cracked section of parapet to rear (south west) elevation, (f) Conservation based repair works to rear (south west) elevation including repointing of isolated sections of brickwork in lime mortar to match existing 'penny struck' pointing and replacement of existing cracked rainwater downpipe to rear (south west) elevation with new cast iron downpipe to match existing, (g) widening of existing internal ope in central spine wall between front & rear reception rooms at entrance level and (h) all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission to carry out external works on a protected structure for the removal of an ATM, to be infilled with stone to match the existing. The removal of the night safe front plate, replacing with a blank steel plate, as well as the removal of the Ulster Bank raised lettering on Baggot Street and Pembroke Street Lower, along with the removal of two bus stop signs and the removal of Ulster Bank blue general blue signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM's, as well as the removal of loose furniture and the removal of Ulster Bank signage and merchandise on all floors.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for repair, reinstatement and renovation works to existing upper floors (ground, first, second and third floors) of existing building in established office use, and change of use from night club to offices of area c 150 sq.m at basement level only, all to existing four-storey over basement terraced building, of area c.508 sq.m. which is a Protected Structure, (RPS Ref.425), at 127 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2 for Lenman Investments Limited. The repair and reinstatement works include the following:- at roof level, replace the Velux rooflights with conservation grade rooflights; at third floor level, the reinstatement of one ceiling and partition and 4 no. five-panel door-sets and architraves, and missing skirtings in each room; at second floor level, the reinstatement of missing skirtings in each room; at first floor, the reinstatement of missing skirtings and dado in each room, and the re-ordering of non-original toilet partitions in the return; at ground floor; the reinstatement of missing skirtings and dados in each room, the reinstatement of the stairs to re-connect basement and ground floor levels, and the re-ordering of non-original toilet partitions in the return and half-landing; at basement level, the removal of the front entrance lobby and reinstatement of the original area, wrought-iron steps, railings, and windows and the insertion of modern internal partitions. The works will also include the construction of a single-storey extension of c.16.5 sq.m. to the rear of the existing modern extension at rear basement level.

The proposed development will consist of the addition of a fire escape staircase to the rear of the building, serving the uppermost two floors of the building.