Planning precedent report

Permission for development to amend a previously permitted hotel (DCC Reg. Ref. 3303/18, the 'parent permission'; which has been subsequently amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4352/18; ABP Ref. 303553-19) at this site of c. 603 sqm at Nos. 17, 18 and 19 Moore Lane, Dublin 1. The development will consist of the provision of 2 no. additional floors (804sqm) (with setbacks along Parnell Street and Moore Lane, respectively) to the permitted 7 no. storey (including lower ground floor level) hotel building resulting in a 9 no. storey building with a gross floor area of 4,857sqm (including a lower ground floor level of 517sqm). The development will result in an additional 33 no. additional bedrooms (increasing the total number of bedrooms from 141 no. permitted to 174 no. proposed). The development will also include: amendments to the permitted internal layout to the fifth and sixth floor levels; associated elevational changes; the provision of SUDs measures, including a sedum roof; rooftop plant; and all ancillary development above and below ground.

The development will consist of the erection of new hotel signage which will comprise of the following: 2 no. horizontal lettering signs on front façade (8.28m x 0.625), 1 no. sign over main entrance (3.59m x 0.34m), 2 no. signs on either side of main entrance (0.6m x 0.6m), 1 no. horizontal lettering signage (5.38m x 0.44m) on southern façade (O’Rahilly Parade) and 1 no. horizontal lettering signage (4m x 0.33m) on western façade (Moore Street). All of the above proposed signage will have internal LED illumination.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of full roof, façade and shopfront repair; with the intention of fully weathering the envelope of this protected structure.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises the adaptive change of use from former hotel to a private members club, with associated repair and conservation works of existing masonry, external and internal joinery, plasterwork and features of significance; including: External works at No.42 O'Connell Street Upper: Temporary access to facilitate works via existing openings through to No.41 O'Connell Street Upper; Permanent repair of the main roof, chimneys, parapets, rooflights and rainwater goods; Front façade structural and brick masonry repair and re-wigging; Rear façade structural repair and replacement of render; and, Perforation of northern gable for opening to connect with the stair/life core. Internal works at No.42 O'Connell Street Upper: Investigative works, including removal of contemporary suspended ceilings at ground floor, removal of non-original, non-load bearing blockwork and partitions, and removal of filled voids at basement; Removal of concrete basement slab; Joinery repair, including main and secondary staircases, wainscotting, fenestration and entrance door; Repair and/or restraint of flat, decorative and vulnerable plasterwork; Cleaning and repair of entrance level flooring; Repair of existing drainage systems where necessary; Removal of sanitaryware and associated pipework at basement level; Provision of new services including heating, lighting, electrical and sanitary facilities; Provision of new fitted bars; and, Application of decorative finishes throughout. Works at the Link Building (located between the existing town house and multi-purpose hall): Careful removal of existing timber roof light truss and sarking boards for reuse within new link building structure; Careful retention of existing basement vault, eastern and southern basement walls; Demolition of remaining link building fabric; Upgrade waterproofing to existing buildings and boundary walls; Minor excavation to the basement to allow for new escape stair; and, Addition of stair/lift core structure to connect the Link with O'Connell Hall. External works at O'Connell Hall: Repair and refurbishment of the roof, all four elevations including the windows. Internal works at O'Connell Hall: Removal of non-original, non-load bearing blockwork and partitions; Removal of concrete slab at ground level; Joinery repair, including staircases, stage structure, wall panelling, floor boards and fenestration; Propping of decorative ceiling and roof light to facilitate repair works; and, Introduction of structural interventions, mechanical and electrical services and fire safety interventions. 41 O'Connell Street Upper: New stair core extension over 5 levels (including basement) connecting to the northern elevation of No. 42 O'Connell Street House projecting into the site at 41 O'Connell Street Upper; Application of temporary mural artwork to the proposed stair core elevations; and, ESB Substation fronting Moore Lane. Moore Lane: Temporary layby/loading bay along Moore Lane to the rear of 42/41 O'Connell Street / O'Connell Hall on the western side of the lane. The application site is within the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) accompanies this application.

RETENTION: Retention Permission for a temporary period of 4 years and 11 months, at a site at the rear of Nos. 46-49 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1, situated on Moore Lane for development comprising the continued use of a commercial, off-street car park located over two levels (c. 2,644 sq. m GFA) and associated signage, at the rear of No. 46-49 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1. The car park comprises of 100no. spaces and is accessed / egressed off Moore Lane; at a site of c. 0.14 Ha.

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).