Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of the change of use of the entire third floor of the property from residential to office use, along with associated internal partition revisions, servicing and all site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of a change of use from office to residential and comprise the sub-division of residential units, including 2 x 1 bed units (measuring 47 sq.m. and 52 sq.m.) and 9 studio units with an average area of 29 sq.m. The proposed works extend to an overall site area of circa. 210 sq.m. and shall comprise the following: (1) removal of non-original elements to the rear. This includes (i) the modern L-shaped basement structure at basement level; (ii) the modern plan room structure at ground floor level and brick flue enclosure to above eaves level; (iii) the modern steel deck which extends across the rear facade of no. 16 at first, second and third floor level; (iv) the toilet block constructed on the roof of the oroginal 2-storey return structure; (v) the 2 no. projecting bay windows to the north and east elevations of the original 2-storey return; (vi) the single storey flat roofed modern extension to the rear at the former garden level; (2) new construction works to the former garden level, comprising a new 40 sq. single storey structure at basement level with a green roof (to provide a 1 bed apartment unit) to replace a non-original 50 sq.m. office structure constructed at ground floor level; (3) new construction works to the original 2-storey return at the rear, comprising a 3.6 sq.m. semi-circular extension to the original gable to include a new stair, the reinstatement of the original mansard type roof structure (following the removal of the modern toilet block) and new window opening to the north facade, (4) general external upgrade works and construction repairs to the building envelope to include (i) replacing the finishes to the historic double pitch roof and valley gutter, (ii) installing a new automatic openable roof vent over the stair, (iii) replacement of existing front UPVC rainwater goods to the front elevation; (iv)replacement of the non-original external steel access stair to front lightwell; (v) cleaning of all original brickwork; (vi) repair of the original windows; (vii) new services/plant to replace existing in the existing cellar / front lightwell; (5) various internal upgrade works and conservation repairs; incorporating works required to achieve compliance with current building regulations, including: (i) removing the non-original lift; (ii) removing the non-original steel stair from ground floor level to basement, (iii) damp proofing works to the basement; (iv) internal dry lining works to the basement; (v) upgrade of existing timber floors to meet fire and acoustic performance requirements; (vi) new concrete floor construction to the basement; vii) new electrical and mechanical services installations to serve the residential units; (viii) historic plasterwork repairs.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission or development at this site: 12 Herbert Street, Dublin 2, D02 X240, a Protected Structure (RPS Ref.No. 3740). The development will consist of: (i) Repair the roof; (ii) Restore the historic timber windows; (iii) Relocate existing electrical fire detection and burglar alarm panel from entrance hall to lower ground floor and restore finishes to entrance hall; (iv) Conservation and alterations to existing front railings including alteration of existing gate and the addition of a new iron stair to lower ground floor; (v) Repoint the brickwork; (vi) Internal decoration including the upgrade of existing sanitaryware and kitchen units; (vii) Alteration to plan at third floor level. The site is within a conservation area.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought to consist of the following: change of use of the modern mews property from office use to residential (46m2) to provide a single dwelling house. External works: remove external roller shutter to rear door; remove external shed containing electric shower and all associated services; re-route gas supply pipe externally at high level to side and rear elevations; externally insulate soffit of carport retaining single car parking space; new timber faced plant enclosure formed from steel structure within rear yard to house heating equipment, refuse store and a secure bicycle space and new soft landscaping to rear yard to enrich area for use as private amenity space. Internal works: internal alterations and provision of new lightweight partitions to form spaces necessary for residential use; internal dry lining to external carport wall at ground floor level; new mechanical and electrical service installations; new fittings and finishes internally. The proposal will result in a one-bedroom single dwelling house over two-storeys.

PERMISSION for retention and completion of alterations to design from that which was previously granted planning permission under Planning Reg. No. 3285/20 consisting of the following: (a) internal alterations from that previously granted including the omission of ground floor street side car port and construction of bedroom and ensuite in lieu of said car port, (b) Elevational fenestration changes from that previously granted including forming street side bin store behind ventilated timber door (c) the installation of a new Balcony to First Floor at rear of the house overlooking the yard area to the rear of the site (balcony does not overlook adjacent properties) and (d) completion of all associated onsite works and all associated services.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for change of use of existing terrace mews, from use as a garage to a 2 bed residential apartment. The proposal includes 1 no. off street car parking space, 3 no. rooflightsto the rear, raising the ridgeline to match no. 37 Herbert Place, using the existing foul, potable and surface water connections and existing access to Herbert Lane.