Planning precedent report

The development will consist of (a) the removal of the existing stall risers and general modifications to the existing shopfront, (b) the removal of the existing fascia signage, (c) the installation of a new double glazed Crittall framed glazing and entrance door complete with repairs and modifications to the shopfront, (d) the installation of new internally illuminated fascia signage, and (e) all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for development at a site c. 0.13Ha (1,306 sq m) RPS reference no. 2920 & 8537) The development proposes the demolition of total of c.264 sq m including the existing flat roof terrace on Price's Lane and the link corridor to the rear of the flat roof terrace; the demolition of a pitched roof along Price's Lane and the removal of the existing roof structure to the existing return within the interior of the existing block where additional floors are proposed. The proposed development will principally consist of the provision of 17 no. new bedrooms to the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors of the hotel and alterations to existing bedroom layouts on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors, resulting in an increase in the total number of bedrooms from 93 no. to 104 no, an overall increase of 11 no. bedrooms; the relocation of the existing cold water storage tank from the fifth floor level (attic level) to the ground floor and basement levels and all associated internal and external works. The development proposes an increase in floor area from c.5,516 sq m to c. 5,879 sq m. There is no increase in height beyond the highest point of the existing building. The development principally replicates the scheme as permitted under DCC reg. ref. 2149/17, which is now expired.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development consisting of alterations to the existing shopfront, fronting onto Fleet Street, comprising of the removal of sections of leaded glass and replacement with clear leaded cylinder glass.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the change of use of existing ancillary accommodation to 7 no. additional bedrooms all at First Floor level, resulting in an overall increase in the total number of bedrooms in the existing hotel from 93 to 100. This application will not affect the existing permission for 11 additional bedrooms (Reg. Ref. 2149/17). The proposed works comprise of internal alterations to the existing layouts with minor elevational modifications to non-original windows facing internal roofed areas. The proposed development consists of development to a Protected Structure in accordance with the Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures (RPS Reference Nos. 2920 and 8537). The development is located within a Conservation Area and an Architectural Conservation Area.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The refurbishment of the existing restaurant premises comprising: 1) the removal of existing internal fit out works (bar area, floor finishes, wall linings, ventilation, air conditioning condensers, loose tables and fixtures, kitchen equipment, lighting, sanitary ware and electrical cables) and a mezzanine structure; 2) the fit out of the interior of the premises including new wall linings, new heating, ventilation and air conditioning ductwork and kitchen extract (using existing openings), replacement air conditioning cassettes with external condensers located within lightwell, new floor finishes, demountable partition walls and ceiling to create larger kitchen area and customer service counter, new commercial kitchen, new track and feature lighting, fire alarm system and small power and data cabling, acoustic ceiling rafts suspended from the ceiling, internal raised stepped seating area along the rear (Prices Lane) wall, banquette seating and seating booths, free-standing drink station and recycling bins, internal signage, digital displays, and digital artwork wallpaper, redecoration of previously decorated walls and exposed ceilings and structure, and new sanitary ware and wall/floor tiles to toilets in basement; 3) the repair and refurbishment of the existing Westmoreland Street shopfront; and 4) the installation of an internally illuminated sign inside the shopfront window, a projecting sign on the Westmoreland Street elevation and the replacement of individual cut letters (sign) on the shopfront

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION & RETENTION:Works at ground and basement level change of use at upper floor levels restaurant and from office to hotel use at No.7 Westmoreland Street, D02 XF76 and 39 Fleet street D02 EK07 and associated development works, protected structure, and alterations to Temple Bar Inn hotel at basement, ground and fourth floor levels at 40-47 Fleet St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 NX25 Retention Permission is for: 1. modification to mezzanine level at ground floor,2. retention of basement opening connection to Temple Bar Inn 3. retention of rear yard deck at ground floor level 4. retention of alteration of existing window at ground floor to form an opening to rear yard 5. retention of dumb waiter unit between basement (restaurant) and ground floor (restaurant) Planning Permission for development works to consist of: 1. Upgrade of the building to include passive fire upgrade works, alarm and detection system, electrical and mechanical services upgrade for adaptive reuse to hotel from office use. 2. Refurbishment of interior and reordering layout to provide 10-bedroom suites with ancillary facilities. 3. Alterations to, including extension of existing Lift shaft at rear to provide new lift serving all floors. 4. New Internal connection to the Temple Bar Inn Hotel, 40-47 Fleet Street at basement and ground level. 5.New secondary means of fire escape enclosed external link at the rear providing internal connection between third and fourth floor to the Temple Bar Inn Hotel, 40-47 Fleet Street with enabling works to rear façade and alteration to chimney stack base at the rear 6. Removal of external fire escape stairs at fourth floor level of Temple Bar Inn Hotel 7. New dormer windows to mansard roof onto Fleet Street 8. Alterations to ground floor shopfront. 9. Removal of modern secondary internal casement windows at first floor level 10. Provision of an aov rooflight above stair well at roof level.