Planning precedent report

PERMISSION: The proposed development seeks to amend a permission granted under Reg. Ref 4166/16 (ABP 29S.248884) as previously amended under Reg. Ref 3543/19 (ABP 29S.305602) and Reg. Ref 4528/23. The amendments comprise of the replacement of permitted semi-transparent glazing on 12 windows located at first, second, third and fourth floor levels of the north elevation of the permitted building with clear transparent glazing. The application does not propose any increase in height or any changes elsewhere in the permitted development.

Planning permission for development at 74-75 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, bounded by Baggot Street Lower to the east and Wilton Terrace (and beyond it, the Grand Canal) to the south. The proposed development seeks to amend a permission granted under Reg. Ref 4166/16 (ABP 29S.248884) as previously amended under Reg. Ref 3543/19 (ABP 29S.305602) and Reg. Ref. 4528/23 and includes an overall increase over the permitted gross floorspace of c.136 sq m (from c.6,943 sq m to C. 7,079 sq m) (the additional floorspace will be in office use). There will be no increase in parapet height or any alterations to the permitted external facades. The increase in floorspace arises from infilling of the atrium at first and second floor levels reaching an additional c. 136 sq m of office space.

The proposed development seeks to amend a permission granted under Reg. Ref. 4166/16 (ABP 29.S 248884) as previously amended under Reg. Ref. 3543/19 (ABP 29S.305602) and includes an overall increase over the permitted gross floorspace of c.240 sqm (from c.6,826 to c. 7066 sqm) the additional floor space will be in office use). There will no increase in parapet height. The lift overrun height will increase from (0.25m to 0.75m) and 1.8m high acoustic louvres will be installed in the plant area. Proposed changes to the permitted elevations include installation of metal gates to Pembroke Row, Baggot Street Lower and Wilton Terrace, skylights and light wells to the lower ground floor (Bagot Street Lower/Wilton Terrace, respectively) with vents to the basement car park (Wilton Terrace) and rain screen cladding to the west elevation. The development also proposes internal works and reconfigurations (with associated changes to the external facade) including the reduction in atrium height from 3 floors to 2 floors, reconfiguration a stair-core, change of use of c.10 sq. m (from c.80 sqm to c.70 sqm) of permitted ground floor cafe/restaurant use to office use, an increase in the number of cycles places from 80 to 88 with the additional cycle spaces to be located at ground floor level outside the permitted building an includes all associated works, including landscaping, above and below ground.

Planning permission for development at 74-75 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2. The site is bounded by Baggot Street Lower to the east and Wilton Terrace (and beyond it, the Grand Canal) to the south. The proposed development seeks to amend a permission granted under Reg. Ref. 4166/16 (ABP 29S.248884), and includes an overall increase over the permitted gross floorspace of c. 495 sq m (from c.6,331 to c.6,826 sq.m). There will be no increase in the permitted height of five storeys (c.21.9m). The development proposes widening the footprint of the permitted building by c.1.5 metres northwards along part of its northern elevation (with associated elevational changes); changes to the permitted atrium space at the main entrance (with associated elevational changes); replacing the permitted vehicle access ramp to the basement level -2) car park (access via Pembroke Row) with two car lifts and an increase of 3 car spaces (from 11 to 14) and 36 bicycle spaces (from 44 to 80) with associated improvements to shower/changing facilities (relocated from basement level -2 to -1). The proposed amendments also include an increase in basement plant provision (to improve environmental ratings to nZeb compliant), conversion to 'office/ancillary office' use of c.585 sq.m of space at Basement -1 (previously permitted as 'staff facilities'), relocating/rearranging internal cores to improve internal floor layout, minor adjustments to floor-to-floor heights, widening of lightwells (to enhance light and amenity at basement level-01) and all associated works, including landscaping, above and below ground.

Development will consist of the alteration to the entrance on the front southeast elevation on to Wilton Terrace. The works will include the removal of an existing glazed door with panel above and replacement with full height glazed door, a single glazed panel to the left of the door will be replaced with a new stainless steel panel incorporating building directory, post box and access control. In addition, a new brise soleil system with supporting metal frame at first floor level incorporating building signage built flush with existing building facade is proposed.

Change of use of Unit 2 as granted under PA Reference: 3218/16 from retail to office.