Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for change of use from residential apartment use to short term letting.

Permission for relocation of refuse area with new fence to surround and gates to front, and associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: RPS No. 5232. The Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg intend to apply for permission for development at 17 Mespil road, Dublin 4, D04 H6F4. The development will principally consist of a change of use from office to embassy office/ chancery (224 sq. m). The development also proposes modification, repair and upgrade works to the Protected Structure including: the reinstatement of the gate, railings and plinth to front/northern boundary; the repair of external granite steps up to the principal entrance of building; the creation of 2 No. slot window opes at lower ground floor level of the rear/ southern elevation of the main building and 1 No. window ope at upper ground floor level on the rear/southern elevation of the rear return, and the provision of timber sash windows; the build-up of an existing window opening at first floor level on the southern elevation of the rear return and upper ground floor level and first floor level of the western elevation of the rear return and their making good to match existing; the provision of a 'box-out' (oriel) window at upper ground floor level on the western elevation of the rear return; the general replacement of existing upv windows with timber vertical sash windows to match the original; the widening of an internal door ope at lower ground floor level; the provision of a security door to replace the existing door on the western elevation of the rear return; the maintenance and repair of the roof, and the boundary walls to the rear of the property; the provision of a screened bin storage facility in the front/northern garden area; the provision of 2 No. flagpoles to the front/north of the property and a removable plaque with coat of arms to the front of the building; the provision of a ramp at the front/north of the premises to the lower ground floor area; services installation; plant; lighting, landscaping; and internal and external works for the repair, upgrade and maintenance of the protected structure, together with ancillary associated works.

Permission is sought for change of use from residential apartment use to short term letting.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the partial demolition of an existing non-original lower ground floor extension to rear to allow for the subsequent modifications to the extension including the construction of new flat roofs and new rear facade; the addition of an internal glazed courtyard at lower ground floor; modifications to the internal layout on the lower ground floor to include the removal of non-historic partitions in the non-original extension to allow for a new communal space; removal of non-historic partitions in the return to allow for a storage/ display area; enlarging of existing window ope in historic wall to connect the kitchen and informal dining space; enlarging of existing door ope in historic wall to connect the kitchen to the courtyard and communal space; creation of a new ope in historic wall to connect the hall to the communal space; new WC in the cellar space; 1no. new rooflight to new flat roof to rear; external modifications to include repointing the brick facade, refurbishment of existing windows and front door and fanlight; resurfacing front driveway; general restoration and decoration works and all associated site works to existing midterrace 3 storey office building.

Permission for change of use of existing ground floor storeroom at Unit No. 7 Cherry House, Mespil Estate, Sussex Terrace, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, to use as a one bedroom apartment with a gross internal floor area of 52 sq.m and all internal works and services and minor works to alteration of the external elevation to provide a new door and screen and refurbishment and or replacement of existing windows, and which proposed apartment will avail of existing open space and amenity provisions and parking facilities serving the Cherry House apartments.