Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the installation of an ATM machine to the existing shop front to the east elevation.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION AND RETENTION: Retention permission for development at Borgo Restaurant, 162–165 Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7, D07 RX3P (Protected Structure). The development will consist of: 1) Retention permission for existing metal doorway signage 2) Permission for the installation of 2 no. new projecting stainless steel back-lit signs on the North-West corner of the building at first-floor level facing onto the North Circular Road and Phibsborough Road, and 3) All associated site works.

Permission is sought for works to the three storey commercial building, comprising: (A) alterations/extensions to the building including demolition of existing ground floor flat-roofed extension to the rear, replacement of the unoriginal storefront with a new aluminium framed glazed shopfront and new illuminated fascia signage, with separate apartment access door and internal security shutter to retail space and sundry works, construction of a new flat roofed extension to the rear, to be part single-storey with 1 no. roof light & 1 no. roof terrace, and part two-storey with 1 no. roof-light & 1 no. roof terrace. (B) The change of use of the first and second floors from derelict offices/commercial space to residential with 1 no. 2 bed 75sqm dual-aspect apartment at first floor with a private roof terrace & 1 no. 1 bed 60sqm dual-aspect apartment at second floor with a private roof terrace. (C) The change of use of the ground floor retail unit to cafe/takeaway. This is within the Phibsborough Centre Architectural Conservation Area.

Demolition of existing ground floor extension and storage sheds to side / rear, erection of a 2 storey extension to side/rear with internal modifications to existing dwelling and associated site works.

Demolition of existing ground floor extension to side, along with storage shed to side / rear, erection of a 3 storey, 2 bedroom dwelling with balconies/terrace areas, with internal modifications to existing dwelling and associated site works

The development encompasses the change of use of the ground floor level of the premises from office use to restaurant use, modifications to the south facade comprising the removal and of the existing window, plinth, signboard and entrance door and the installation of a new shop window, overhead and projecting signage, recessed entrance lobby serving the proposed restaurant/takeaway and new entrance door serving the existing first floor office, the construction of a single storey flat roofed extension to the rear of the premises.