Planning precedent report

PERMISSION & RETENTION. PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Part retention permission and part permission for refurbishment works to the existing restaurant premises, a protected structure, at number 5 South William Street, Dublin 02. Retention permission for development. The development works to be retained consist of the conservation and refurbishment of the ground floor, basement level, shopfront and signage details. Retention is sought for the following A) the removal of the existing shopfront B) the removal and reinstatement of the existing ground floor structure C) the removal of non-original fabric from sections of the ground floor and basement level of the property. Permission for development. The design proposals consist of the conservation and refurbishment of the ground floor, basement level, shopfront and signage details. Permission is sought for the following; A) Reconfigured shopfront design including the relocation of the entrance door B) Minor reconfigurations of the existing internal layout C) Reconfiguration of stepped access to the building D) Concrete bench detail to shopfront E) Projecting signage and painted signage details F) Retractable canopy detail G) Heating and electrical upgrades throughout the property H) All associated ancillary site development works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission and retention permission for development at 4/5 William Street South, Dublin 2 (Protected Structure References 8565 & 8566). Retention permission sought for the following internal works to three existing two-bed residential apartments and common areas at all levels: removal of plasterboard partitions; removal of plaster from party wall of front bedrooms; removal of modern kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces, joinery and door sets; removal of existing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing services; installation of fire prevention works including fire batt between joists and fire rated plasterboard to wall linings; and structural repairs to valley gutter beam at third floor level and first floor bathroom. Retention permission is sought for the following external works to the rear elevations: wall penetrations at first, second and third floor level to facilitate 215mm ventilation ducts; and removal of external uPVC corridor. Permission is sought for the following internal works relating to all levels: encasement of ESB metre box at ground floor; reinstatement of lath and plaster wall linings where recently removed; new fire lining to existing stairwell; new fire door panels, frames & architraves; partial alterations to internal layout including lobby of first floor apartment, relocation of bathroom and kitchen areas, and openings to bathroom; installation of new bathrooms; installation of new kitchen fittings and extraction ducting; installation of new electrical, mechanical and plumbing services; and decoration of all apartments and common areas. Permission is sought for the following external works: installation of 215mm ventilation ducts at all levels; and installation of new water tank.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of conservation and remedial repair works to the front (east) and rear (west) facades of the existing protected structure, comprising: (i) general repair/replacement of friable brick facings; (ii) brick repointing throughout the front and rear facades including the parapet; (iii) window refurbishment works to the existing timber sliding sash windows; (iv) replacement of existing deteriorated rainwater goods and soil stacks with new cast iron goods; (v) chemical facade clean of the front and rear elevation following completion of works; (vi) all associated site works, necessary to facilitate the development.

2 No. new fascia signs and 2No. new Bus stop signs to existing shopfronts of 32&34 Exchequer Street.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of an extension of the existing kitchen extract duct currently at first floor roof level, to the parapet of the adjoining building above 2nd floor level. The ductwork will be within the demise of 7 South William Street and fitted directly to the existing neighbouring building at 39-40 Drury Street. Works also include the introduction of sound attenuation at first floor level to both kitchen extract and fresh air intake and an exhaust cone at roof level on the kitchen extract.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: a new shopfront to replace the existing modern shopfront; general internal alterations to the existing layout, to include the reconfiguration of the entrance, accessible WC, stairs to the mezzanine level and the replacement of the existing roof light; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.