Planning precedent report

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

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.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for alterations to existing buildings. The alterations include change of use and internal alterations at first, second and third floor levels of 148 Leeson Street Upper from first floor lounge and second floor kitchen/ residential bedroom, third floor vacant/ storage, to one no. 1 bedroom apartment and one no. 2 bedroom duplex apartment with 2 no. velux roof lights in bathrooms at 3rd floor level. Internal alterations to layouts of existing 1 no. 2 bedroom apartment and 2 no. 1 bedroom apartments creating 3 no. 1 bedroom apartments at 147 Leeson Street Upper. Alterations to existing bar at ground floor comprising removal of existing 1970s interior and refit of pub interior, refurbish existing toilets and provide new raised seating area, alterations to basement to include new kitchen and staff facilities including reducing floor levels to achieve ceiling height of 2.4 m and provision of an alternative exit from basement by means of reopening disused cellar hatch, new ventilation supply and extract ductwork to proposed kitchen area. Removal of non-original rendered masonry panels and fenestration at ground level and provision of new shopfront with new entrance and fire exits. Refurbishment and upgrade of sash windows and oriel windows and replacement of non-original windows and repointing of facade (147). Demolition of rear return store rear 148 (first floor) and reinstatement of original window and general fire upgrade and conservation works.

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

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for: Demolition of lean-to outbuildings to rear. Remove non-original fittings and partitions on all floors. Construction of new single storey extension (16m2) to rear of the existing house. Reduce basement return floor level by 450mm to achieve a habitable room height (2.4m.). Replace non-original concrete basement slab with new slab and floor finishes. Form new and enlarge openings in existing walls in basement and first floor. New partitions to upper return levels and first and second floor. Breathable dry-lining (calsitherm to basement walls and woodfibre elsewhere) internally with lime plaster finish to selected external walls without decorative plaster. Repairs to slate roof with replacements, where required, to match existing on a like for like basis. Repair and draught proof original timber sash windows and external doors including door case and fanlight. Re-pointing of Leeson Street brick facade and chimneys with lime mortar. Renewal of lime render where failed or poorly repaired. Replacement of mechanical and electrical services. Rationalise waste pipes and rain water pipe and replace with cast aluminium where damaged of PVC. Repair of lime plaster and decorative plaster internally. Remove non-original fire surrounds, relocate and repair original fire surrounds to principal rooms. Install new built in fittings. Redecoration of house on completion. Improve access to front basement area by removing one plinth stone and repairing existing gate in railings. Landscaping to the front and rear and associated site works.

Planning permission for a new two storey extension to rear, alterations to roof, attic conversion, new rear dormer roof window, full repairs, refurbishment and all associated site works.