Planning precedent report

PERMISSION: Development is proposed to Blocks 1-5 within the Charlemont Square development permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 3742/10 (ABP Reg. PL29S.238212) (as subsequently amended), extended by 3742/10/X1, and the block known as 'The Gatehouse' (Block 7) approved under DCC Reg. Ref. 3546/21. The development (within a total red-line site area of approx. 10.5sq.m) will consist of the installation of 7 no. projecting signs within the scheme comprising; 2 no. on Block 1, 1 no. on Block 2, 1 no. on Block 3, 1 no. on Block 4, 1 no. on Block 5, and 1 no. on Block 7. Each sign shall comprise; i. a face of 400mm x 400mm in size; ii. shall be 100mm in width.; iii. a 3mm fabricated aluminium frame and 3mm thick aluminium panel inserted into frame; and iv. opal acrylic graphics and letters faced with 2mm thick brushed stainless steel with illuminated edges.

The development will consist of amendments to Block 4 which forms part of a previously permitted development DCC Reg. Ref. 3742/10 (ABP Ref. PL29S.238212), as subsequently amended by planning permission DCC Reg. Ref. 4443/16 and DCC Reg. Ref. 3416/18. The proposed amendments to Block 4 will provide for an additional storey to Core 2 of the previously approved development to provide for an 8-storey building at Core 2 and an increase in height from the approved 23.375m to the proposed 28.15m. The proposed development will provide for an additional 4 no. residential units, increasing the total in Block 4 from the approved 86 no. units to the proposed 90 no. units. The additional units will comprise the following: -1 no. two-bedroom unit with a floor area of 103m2 to include a winter garden measuring 9.3m2 and external balcony measuring 8m2; -1 no. two-bedroom unit with a floor area of 103m2 to include a winter garden measuring 9.3m2; -1 no. two-bedroom unit with a floor area of 87m2 and external terrace measuring 18m2; -and 1 no. one-bedroom unit with a floor area of 58m2 and external terrace measuring 8m2.

The development will consist of amendments to Block 4 which forms part of a previously permitted development DCC Reg. Ref. 3742/10 (ABP Ref. PL29S.238212), as subsequently amended by planning permission DCC Reg. Ref. 4443/16 and DCC Reg. Ref. 3416/18. The development includes the proposed repositioning of the approved ESB substation and switchroom which will serve Block 4 of the Charlemont Square development to a position inside the wall along the southern boundary of the subject site. The substation and switchroom will consist of a single, flat roofed, single-storey structure with an internal floor area of 25.7 sq.m and measuring 3.15m in height.

The proposed development consists of amendments to Block 1 which forms part of the permitted Charlemont Square development under DDC Reg. Ref 3742/10 (ABP Ref. PL29S.238212), which is currently under construction, and as subsequently amended by planning permissions Ref. 2286/12 (ABP Ref. PL240620), Ref. 4443/16, Ref. 3725/18, Ref. 4758/18 and Ref. 3035/20. The development (site area of 0.073 ha) will consist of: - the provision of an ancillary part off-licence (BWS) area of c.30 sq.m within the permitted retail unit at the ground floor level, south western corner of Block 1 (GFA 695 sq.m); - Minor alterations to the approved eastern and southern elevations of the block at ground floor level to include 2 no. signage zones on the eastern elevation of the unit and 1 no. signage zones on the southern elevation of the unit; - All ancillary site services and site development works.

The development (site area of 0.07 hectares) will consist of the change of use and amalgamation of two units, Unit 5 and Unit 6 (otherwise known as Unit C and D), minor amendments, and erection of associated signage zones at ground floor level (south-western corner) of Block 2, which forms part of the permitted Charlemont Square development under DCC Reg. Ref. 3742/10 (ABP Ref. PL29S.238212), as subsequently amended by planning permissions Ref. 2286/12 (ABP Ref. PL240620), Ref. 4443/16, Ref. 4152/17, Ref. 4562/18 and Ref. 4707/18 and Ref. 2178/20. The development comprises: Amalgamation of Unit 5 and Unit 6 (otherwise known as Unit C and D). (GFA 360m2 and 156m2) to provide for a single unit; Change of use from permitted restaurant (360m2) and retail (156m2) to licensed premises with restaurant; Reconfiguration of internal layout to include a kitchen, staff area, and WC facilities, and provision of an outdoor seating area; and Erection of 6 no. illuminated signage zones including 4 no. affixed on the south-west elevation and 2 no. affixed on the west elevation at ground-floor level (total area c. 2.4m2).

The development will consist of amendments to Block 5 which forms part of a previously permitted development DCC Reg. Ref. 3742/10 (ABP Ref. PL29S.238212), as subsequently amended by planning permission DCC Reg. Ref. 4443/16 and DCC Reg. Ref. 4088/18. The proposed amendments to Block 5 will provide for an additional storey to Core 3 of the previously approved development to provide an 8-storey building at Core 3, and an increase in height from the approved 36.4m to the proposed 40.3m. The proposed development will provide for an additional 4 no. residential units consisting of 3 no. two-bedroom units and 1 no. one-bedroom unit and all ancillary internal wintergarden and external terrace areas for each unit.