Planning precedent report

The development consists of; the removal of 2 no. previously permitted external entrance signs to the entrance of Block C, and replacement with new external wall mounted non-illuminated corporate identity signage to parts of Hatch Street Upper North Elevation and the adjoining walls that form part of previously permitted 8 storey over basement and sub-basement level office development known as Park Place, on Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2 (Reg. Ref 3993/03).Works in 6 no. locations, with a total of 12 no. signs to include: a) Provision of 6 no. wall mounted external Building name and logo signage (overall size: 1.45m wide x 1.485m high, top at aprox. +5m above ground level). b) Provision of 6 no. wall mounted Tenant directory signage systems (overall size: 1.2m wide x 1.8m high, top at approx. + 2.65m above ground level).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at a site located at One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2, including the adjoining plaza and vaulted foundations of the Platform Building of the former Harcourt Railway Station. A protected structure is partly situated within the application site (RPS Ref. 3514: a former station roof and facade), with no works proposed to same. The development consists of the following: (i) The removal of the brise soleil treatment to the western elevation which oversails the plaza area; (ii) All ancillary and associated works to the existing building.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS: 3514): the proposed development consists of the change of use of vault 3 from retail/restaurant use to recreational use. The area of the unit is 168 sq.m. The proposal does not alter the existing fabric of the protected structures.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:. Part of a Protected Structure is situated within the application site (RPS ref. 3514: former station roof and façade). The development will consist of (a) change of use from Retail/Restaurant to Wine Merchant (Off-licence), area 208 m2, (b) construction of a facilities enclosure (kitchen, WC, store and office); area 31 m2 within existing building, (c) distribution of mechanical & electrical services and (d) signage to east and west elevations.

Permission for minor amendments to planning grant reg ref: 3180/19 for external signage. The proposed amendment comprises of replacement of permitted 1no. High level sign on the east elevation with an illuminated high level sign 2m wide x 1.5m high at the same location.

Permission for the erection of 1 no. high level sign 2M wide x 1.35M high on the east elevation; 1no. street level tenant signage board made up of individual signs totalling 2.065M wide x 2.75M high on the west facing side of the north elevation undercroft; 1 no.sign 2.5M wide x 0.54M high over the entrance door on the north elevation; and 3no. flagpoles 5.4M high on the level 8 terrace to the north elevation.