Planning precedent report

Planning permission is sought by Quooker Ireland Limited for development at Donnybrook House, 36-42 Donnybrook Road, Dublin 4. The proposed development consists of the change of use of this currently vacant ground floor unit of 213.9 square metres, along Donnybrook Road frontage, previously approved as a Restaurant (Reg. Ref. 3719/19) to use as a retail showroom to include ancillary staff facilities.

PERMISSION: The development will consist of removal of existing 'Skin by Olga' signage and projecting banner at first floor level and proposed new shop front made of aluminium battens graphite colour and three brass backlit sections at the first floor level. Proposed external signage to new shopfront at ground floor level is made of individually pin mounted brass back-lit. The development will include the replacement of existing single leaf glazed door with a new single leaf glazed door brass framed and brass L shaped trim around the door frame inclusive of all with associated site works.

The proposed development comprises a change of use of a ground floor cafe / retail unit (approximately 215 sq.m) and external landscaped courtyard space, as permitted and constructed under DCC Reg. Ref. 2163/09 (as extended in duration under DCC Planning Ref. 2163/09/x1) and subsequently amended under DCC Ref. 4014/15 (ABP Ref. PL29S.246130), to Restaurant use. Permission is also sought for the use of the permitted external courtyard space as an ancillary outside seating area to be used in connection with the proposed restaurant, and the installation of an associated ventilation extraction system to serve the proposed restaurant. An extension of the permitted hours of operation of the unit is proposed from 07h00 until 23h00 (Monday to Sunday). The proposal will result in the following revised mix of uses - a total of 5,866 sq.m (including 325 sq.m of ancillary storage space) of office floorspace; 215 sq.m of Restaurant floorspace and 1,867 sq.m of Gym floorspace (GFA).

The proposed development seeks to amend a previously permitted development under DCC Reg. Ref. 2163/09 (as extended in duration under DCC Planning Ref. 2163/09/x1), as amended under DCC Ref. 4014/15 (ABP Ref. PL29S.246130). The proposed development proposes a change of use of the permitted restaurant at ground floor level to office use to deliver an additional 370 sq.m (GFA) of office floorspace. Internal alterations comprise a revised layout at upper basement floor level to provide an additional 12 no. bicycle storage spaces (from a permitted 54 no. spaces to a proposed 66 no. spaces). External alterations at ground floor level include: (a) the removal of the previously permitted terrace / external dining space associated with the restaurant; and (b) alteration of previously permitted external cycle spaces to provide an additional 6 no. spaces (from a permitted 14 no. spaces to a proposed 20 no. spaces). In the interest of clarity, the proposal result in the following revised mix of uses - a total of 5,866 sq.m (including 325 sq.m of ancillary storage space) of gross office floorspace (an increase of 370 sq.m from a previously permitted 5,496 sq.m); 215 sq.m of cafe floorspace and 1,867 sq.m of gym floorspace.

PERMISSION: The proposed development consists of: the change of use of 2 no. currently vacant units at ground floor level approved as offices (651.9 sq.m) to a single childcare creche unit with entrance to development on Pembroke Cottages. The proposed development includes the provision of a private open space play area of 111.47 sq.m, screened by a 1.5m metre high landscaped boundary fencing to screen the play area and the relocation of existing steps to align with existing door at the north of the site on Pembroke Cottages. The provision of a set-down cargo bike space will be located at the main entrance of the building.

The development will consist of removal of existing chimney. Construction of proposed roof terrace on existing ground floor flat roof to rear of property (south). Amendments to glazing on first floor on rear elevation (south). Internal modifications and all ancillary works.