Planning precedent report

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: 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: 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 for removal of unauthorised ground floor shopfront fascia board and signage; installation of new ground floor shopfront fascia board and individually mounted non-illuminated acrylic lettering signage; painting of existing shopfront surround grey; and all associated works, at 15 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, a structure included on the Dublin City Council's Record of Protected Structures (Reference: 8540) and located within the O'Connell Street & Environs Scheme of Special Planning Control (2016).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION AND PERMISSION: is sought for 4no. projecting signs on the front elevation of the building and an internally mounted Hello sign. Permission is sought for the replacement of existing signage with new, white, internally illuminated KFC lettering, the installation of a double-sided light box fitted internally above the entrance, the replacement of 4no. projecting signs with KFC branded signage and an internally installed double sided digital EGP in the window. Permission is also sought for shop front changes to include respraying of existing aluminium windows and aluminium cladding, installation of vinyl manifestations on glazing, installation of a new entrance door and internal installation of white bucket portal behind shop front glazing with associated ancillary works. Permission is also sought for stabilisation works to the shop front glazing. This application pertains to a Protected Structure. The application is located within O Connell Street and Environs Scheme of Special Planning Control.