Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The application is for the conservation of the existing 4-bedroom dwelling into 3 no. 1- bedroom apartments (with an apartment at first, second and third floor level) and associated internal modifications to first, second and third floor levels to accommodate these works; replacement of the existing uPVC windows with double glazed sliding sash windows to the front elevation; new front door to the residential space; repair work to existing facades, where necessary; the demolition and modifications of the existing single storey extensions to the rear to provide for covered bin storage and modifications to the existing rear outbuilding to accommodate these works including provision of new bicycle storage area and storage; re-roofing of the existing flat roof two storey building to the rear; provision of new communal open space at first-floor level to the rear; internal refurbishment and modifications to the existing building; and all necessary site and engineering works necessary for the proposed development.

Retention Permission for the as-constructed rear elevation (including balconies and extent of rear staircase), as well as the as-constructed configuration at roof level. This application is made on foot of the previously granted application (Ref. No. 2914/13).

Planning permission is sought for the change of use of the existing four storey building from retail & office use to cafe & guesthouse accommodation. The proposed guesthouse will comprise 10 no. bedrooms and ancillary accommodation including multi-purpose / day room, kitchenette and reception integrated as part of the cafe. The total gross internal floor area of the guest house will remain at c. 323m2. An external courtyard will be created of area 6.5m2 at ground floor to the rear, with new formed internal elevations & associated site works.

Remove glass panels in two windows on the west elevation and replace them with bi-fold windows and fixed glass sections.

The development will consist of restaurant signage on the southern elevation onto Strand Street Little and on the eastern elevation onto Capel Street and aparthotel entrance signage located on Strand Street Little.

Permission for modifications to planning permission granted for a 5-9 storey 142 no. bedroom hotel under Ref. 3609/20 (ABP-309215-21) to facilitate its reconfiguration as a 105-suite aparthotel. Proposed modifications to facilitate the 105-suite aparthotel include the following: Basement: - Internal reconfigurations at permitted basement level to provide revised plant areas and spa/wellness area; Ground floor: - Alterations to the rear of the ground floor of no. 162 Capel Street, providing access to the aparthotel and an enclosed events space in this location; - Relocation of bicycle parking from basement level to ground floor with access to same from the laneway located on Strand Street Little; - General layout modifications to the reception/restaurant/bar area; Upper floors: - Internal reconfigurations from first to eight floor to facilitate 105 no. aparthotel suites and ancillary services areas; - Build out of setback at fifth to eight floors levels on western elevation (rear of Capel Street) and northern elevation (rear of Strand Street Little); -Part build out of set back at fifth and sixth floor levels on eastern elevation; - Inclusion of private glazed balconies on the southern side at seventh floor level; Amendments to facade at street level, including the provision of retractable awnings on both the Capel Street and Strand Street Little frontages; Amendments to fenestration at all levels; All associated amendments to plant, site works and services.