Planning precedent report

The development will consist of: 1) the demolition of the existing cycle shelter to the north of the site; 2) the provision of a new temporary, two storey prefabricated block - approx. 475 sqm total area - comprising 6 no. mainstream classrooms, ancillary accommodation and sanitary facilities with obscured glazing to the windows on the first floor northern elevation; 3) the repositioning and widening of the entrance gates from Basin View and; 4) all associated site and drainage works.

The proposed development shall provide for a change of use from commercial to residential comprising: Part demolition of the existing building (approx. 136 sq m) and; The construction of 13 no. shared living units in a single block, 3 storeys in height; The units will range in size from approx. 12.1 - 18.0 sqm (single occupancy) to approx. 18.0 - 18.3 sqm (double occupancy), The development also provides for communal amenities and facilities comprising; a) a reception area, a laundry room (approx. 11.1 sqm), a refuse and bike storage room comprising 13 no. bike parking spaces (approx. 13.9 sqm) and an open plan kitchen/living area at ground floor level; b) an open plan kitchen/living area and a games' room (approx. 12.1 sqm) at first floor level, and c) a kitchen area with lounge/living area, a gym (approx. 12.1 sqm), and communal open space in the form of a terrace of approx. 19 sqm accessible by all residents at second floor level. The development also provides for 3 no. courtyards acting as lightwells to all floor levels. In addition, the development includes revised pedestrian access via Basin View as well as minor alterations to the front facade and all associated site development works.

The proposed development includes additional two floors on top of existing three storey building including removal of existing roof and a new lift shaft, to the rear of the premises, to serve all five storeys. The proposed new third and fourth floors are comprising of 2 types of apartments: 2 No. 2Bed/3p, each with gross floor area of 64.7m2. 2 No. 1 Bed/2p, each with gross floor area of 61.5m2. The proposed total floor area of the apartments with the extension is 795.2sq.m, a gross increase of 323.1sq.m. The floors of the existing building below the proposed additional 2 storeys will have the additional lift extension, and the overall height of the apartments including the proposed will be a maximum of 15.7m.

Permission for a Build to Rent residential development on a site at Long's Place, Dublin 8. The application site has an area of c. 0.071 hectares and is bound by Long's Place to the east, C.B.S. James Street to the south and vacant lands to the north. The proposed development consists of the construction of an eight storey (with single and two-storey element) building, with communal garden terrace, PV panels and plant at roof level. The building will accommodate 28 no. Build to Rent units, comprising 21 no. studio units and 7 no. one-bedroom units. Balconies are provided for the residential apartments on the north and east elevations. The development includes a ground floor gym for residents (70 sq.m), a communal resource room (38 sq.m), a lobby and concierge area, bin store and bike storage are also accommodated at ground floor level. A laundry room is proposed at second floor level. The total GFA of the proposed building is 2188 sq.m. The development includes a total of 92 no. bicycle parking spaces, landscaping, services, ESB substation, private and communal open space and all associated works.

Permission to erect an 18m high monopole telecommunications support structure together with antennas, dishes and associated equipment all enclosed in security fencing.

Permission for the change of use of a vacant office unit at ground and mezzanine floor to 2 no. two bedroom apartments including balcony, with minor elevational changes and all ancillary site development works