Planning precedent report

The site abuts No. 18 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 (D02 HR23) a protected structure (RPS2421) and is bounded by Earlsfort Terrace, Adelaide Road and to the rear by Hatch Place. The proposed development consists of amendments to a totem sign permitted under planning application Ref. 3440/21 and involves a reduction in the height of the permitted totem sign (from c.4m to c.3m) and modifications to its design. The application includes all associated and ancillary development and site works above and below ground.

The site abuts No. 18 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 (D02 HR23) a protected structure (RPS2421) and is bounded by Earlsfort Terrace, Adelaide Road and to the rear by Hatch Place. The proposed development consists the installation of planters and landscaping and/or tables and chairs on the permitted terraces at floors 4, 5, and 6 (terraces were permitted on the parent permission for development on the site under Reg. Ref. 3040/17 (ABP 300914-18), as amended under Reg. Ref. 3984/19 (ABP 306061-19) and Reg. Ref. 3440/21) including use of floor 5 and 6 terraces (used as maintenance at present) as staff terraces. The terraces are located on the north, east, south and west elevations. No increase in floor space or the size of the permitted terraces is proposed.

Planning permission for development at this site, formerly Seagrave House (No's. 19-20 Earlsfort Terrace) Dublin 2 (DO2 EN84) and Davitt House (No. 65 Adelaide Road) Dublin 2 (D02 TW27). The site abuts No. 18 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 (D02 HR23) a Protected Structure (RPS 2421) and is bounded by Earlsfort Terrace, Adelaide Road and, to the rear, by Hatch Place. The proposed development seeks to amend a permission for a four to seven storey development, granted under Reg. Ref. 3040/17 (ABP-300914-18), as previously amended under Reg. Ref. 3984/19 (ABP-306061-19). No change is proposed in the permitted building height or floorspace. The proposed development includes: 1. Modifications to external ground floor level railings and landscaping along Earlsfort Terrace and Adelaide Road (including provision of an external planter and a c. 4m high 'totem' sign near the main entrance) and provision of new paving to footpath (within the applicant's ownership); 2. Modifications to the external façade at ground floor level (including the provision of two pass doors and one revolving door at the main entrance, exclusion of a permitted side access door to Earlsfort Terrace [beside No. 18 Earlsfort Terrace, a Protected Structure], insertion of new double emergency escape door set to Earlsfort Terrace, along with associated landscaping works); and 3. Modifications to external landscaping at the northern courtyard (located along the northern site boundary) at ground floor level, including minor amendments to hard landscaping and an external planter. The application includes all associated and ancillary development and site works above and below ground.

The site abuts No. 18 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 (D02 HR23) a Protected Structure (RPS 2421) and is bounded by Earlsfort Terrace, Adelaide Road and, to the rear, by Hatch Place. The proposed development seeks to amend a permission granted under Reg. Ref. 3040/17 (ABP-300914-18), and includes the replacement of a permitted 'green-wall' finish on parts of the south and east-facing rear elevations by glazed spandrels (incorporating a frit pattern) and also proposes a change of use from 'plant enclosure' to 'office' of an area of c.65sq m at the 6th Floor (and consequent relocation of plant to basement level). There is no change proposed to overall height or floorspace.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: The buildings are Protected Structures. (R.P.S. No.2422 and 2423). The development consists of the following external works to 22, 22A and 23 to include: 1) replacement of non-original uPVC windows throughout with double glazed, painted timber windows to match historic fenestration pattern, 2) reinstatement of diagonal slate finish at mansard level to replace non original rubber roof finish (No.22-22A), 3) reinstatement of decorative timber surrounds to mansard level windows to Nos.22-22a, 4) the provision of universal access to premises through the formation of an opening in existing balustrade at pavement level on Adelaide Road, the provision of lightweight bridge (2.8m in length) over existing lightwell (House No.22) and removal of existing railings to same, 5) reconfiguration of existing porch entrance at No.22 by way of formation of new Portico to match that at No.23, 6) provision of new entrance door screen to No.22, 7) modifications to and upgrade of external balustrading throughout, 8) replacement of non-original external finishes, 9) demolition of existing non original five storey stair core and lift to rear of 22A (90sqm) and replacement with five storey extension (80 sqm) to include full height four storey naturally ventilated glazed atrium, 10) modifications to existing rear return (House No.23) to include the demolition of a series of miscellaneous non original extensions (72 sq.m in extent) at the rear of No.23 and the formation of a landscaped garden of 77 sq.m for both office and residential use. This garden will contain a bicycle parking facility. The adjoining laneway to the rear will not be interfered with, but the current access door onto the laneway will be relocated. 11) removal of non-original rooflight to No.22 and provision of new Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) in the roof of No.23; The following internal alterations are proposed. (a) Internal alterations to facilitate universal including access, the provision of new internal passenger lift (House No.22); (b) Creation of openings at ground, first, second and third floor so as to permit the offices in number 23 to operate in association with the existing offices in No. 22/22A. (c) Modifications to non-original basement stair (House No.22); (d) Minor alterations to original stair at ground floor and first floor levels (House No.22); (e) Removal of non-original floors to facilitate the reinstatement of original stair hall (House No.22) and provision of new stair to same, from first to third floor; (f) Removal of non-original stairs at basement and ground floor levels (House No.23); (g) Removal of internal walls, non-original boxing out and services on all levels, across all buildings; (h) Modifications to internal walls and openings on all levels, across all buildings; (i) Provision of some new internal partitions on all levels, across all buildings; (i) Provision of larger meeting rooms at first and second floors (House No.22a); (k) Removal, at ground and first floor, of disused chimney breast (House No.22a); (1) Removal of section of floor to House No.22a to facilitate formation of double height hall; (m) Provision of new WCs and kitchenettes; (n) Upgrade fire and acoustic performance of floors throughout; (o) Provision of new services throughout including new services risers and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. Nos. 22 and 22A have been in single operation as offices and will continue to do so. Number 23, currently vacant, was used as a wide variety of uses such as offices and residential, and is now proposed to be used for residential at basement level with offices on the upper 4 floors.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development on the corner of Harcourt Terrace and Adelaide Road consisting of the demolition of the existing derelict rear return to the main house, and construction of a 4 storey return containing 2 no. additional guest suites, bathroom, storage and ancillary basement plant room, all accessed from the existing landing of the main house with a combined internal floor area of 80 m2 and 11 sq m of external terraces and the demolition of the existing derelict mews walls located on the mews site to the south of the main house and the construction of a new single family dwelling over 3 storeys (garden level, upper ground, and mezzanine level with primary access from Harcourt Terrace, consisting of 2 no. double ensuite bedrooms, 1 no. single bedroom, living, kitchen dining, greenhouse and ancillary spaces with a gross internal floor area of 166 m2, plus a 19m2 external terrace at upper ground level and a 31m2 external courtyard at garden level. Works will also include the reinstatement of the Regency colonnade entrance to the mews from Harcourt Terrace and reconstruction of the boundary wall and access gate to the rear, external landscaping to front and courtyard; drainage and associated siteworks together with the retention of 3 no. car parking spaces accessed from Harcourt Terrace and 1 no car parking space to the rear, accessed from Adelaide Road.