Planning precedent report

PERMISSION: The development will consist of: the provision of a contemporary residential extension (296.5 sq m) to the existing rear return (178.2 sq m at basement and ground floor levels) providing 3 No. one bedroom apartments and a plant room, increasing the height from single storey with an extended 2.9 metre high parapet wall above onto St. Andrew's Lane to 5 No. storeys; modifications to the northern elevations of Nos. 25 and 27 Exchequer Street comprising the removal of existing windows and provision of a link between the existing office floor area and the lobby of the proposed residential extension and associated works; removal of plant on the flat roof at first floor level screened by a pre- existing 2.9 metre wall/parapet; provision of a new staircore to the rear/west from first floor level to third floor level; the provision of residential balconies from first to third floor levels facing north and east; the provision of a sedum roof; and all associated works.

The development consists of: the proposed amalgamation of the two commercial units at 25-27 Exchequer Street and for the installation of new signage on the property and all associated works.

The development will consist of: a ground floor extension of 158sqm to the existing shop, with associated changes to access and delivery area to the rear; a 92m extension of the existing restaurant first floor opening on to a roof terrace of 127 sq.m with associated new fire escape stair to rear; a new 19 sq.m prep kitchen and a roof terrace of 79sq.m second floor level and minor revisions to ancillary services, storage and circulation areas.

Permission for the erection of 2nos. advertising structures, within curtilage and affixed to the hotel development at 09-17 St. Andrew's Lane, Dublin 2; covered by existing granted Planning Permission (Reg. Ref. 4342/16 and 2537/19). The Planning Permission (Reg. Ref.4342/16) had previously indicated the location of these advertising structures; 1no. to the west of the development at Ground Level (0.6msq) and 1no. to the North of the Development at 5550mm above external Ground Level (2.6msq). The signage lettering will be a mirror black stainless steel finish. On the north, the lettering will be back lit and supported off a satin black powder coated aluminium frame. To the west, the lettering will be supported through a glazed balustrade.

Permission for development comprising alterations and revisions to an existing planning permission (Reg. Ref. 4342/16 (ABP Ref. 29S.248844)) relating to the development of a hotel at 9-17 St. Andrew's Lane, Dublin 2. The approved development permitted the demolition of an existing two storey building and replacement with an eight storey + plant level over lower ground floor hotel development consisting of 136 bedrooms; reception, bike store and lobby area, and associated back of house facilities including, linen store, staff rooms, changing area and associated uses. The approved development also permitted works to the public realm. The proposed alterations comprise (1) the reconfiguration of the internal layout of the upper ground floor and the first floor levels, (2) the reconfiguration of the roof profile to include the development of an additional storey to create a nine storey + plant level over lower ground floor development. The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms to 156; ancillary accommodation includes reception, bike store and lobby area, and associated back of house facilities including, linen store, staff rooms, changing areas and associated uses.

The development will consist of the provision of a pair of decorative metal security gates at the entrance of the shop.