Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for a material alteration to the development at Nos. 24-25 Fenian Street (a Protected Structure; RPS no. 2738). The Aparthotel development currently under construction on the site is subject to a grant of planning permission previously given by Dublin City Council on 6th November 2018 (Planning Ref 2177/18). The proposed material alteration to the permitted Aparthotel development comprises the conversion of 1 no. double bed unit in the new top floor extension of the protected structure (Nos. 24-25 Fenian Street) into 2 no. studio units. The material alteration also comprises the conversion of 1 no. 2-bed duplex unit, occupying the top two floors of the new 5 storey extension to the rere the Protected Structure (facing onto Denzille Lane), into 1 no. double bed apartment on the fourth floor and 1 no. studio unit on the top floor. These alterations will bring the total number of units from the permitted 10 no. units (6 no. studios, 2 nos. double-bed apartments and 1 no. two-bed duplex), to a proposed 12 no. units (9 no. studios and 3 no. double-bed apartments). The proposed material alteration will take place over the two floors indicated, which have a total gross floor area of 114m2, and it will not alter the gross floor area of the permitted development (476m2). The material alteration also comprises the addition of 2no. rooflights to the flat roof of the new 5 storey extension and 1 no. automatically opening vent to the pitched roof on the rere side of the 5 storey extension.

The development will consist of the erection of two no. external powder coated steel framed pergola style canopies with retractable canvas roof cover above part of the existing outdoor seating area of the café.

PERMISSION & RETENTION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission and permission for retention at No. 17 Denzille Lane, Dublin 2, within the curtilage of a protected structure, No. 17 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, and at No. 16 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, a protected structure. The development will consist of modifications to the previously permitted development (Dublin City Council Reg Ref 2140/18) to include: (1) modifications to previously permitted north east boundary/party wall elevation facing Denzille Lane to 1(i) reinstate original pedestrian entrance gate and 1(ii) modifications to design of previously permitted timber vehicular gate, signage and 1 (iii) retention of recessed mini pillar for electrical service provider, (2) modification to previously permitted north west boundary/party wall with No. 16 Merrion Square North to comprise 2(i) replacement of section of modern concrete block boundary circa 7m long with random rubble wall to match existing, also to include 2(ii) a linear zinc cladding to top of wall to conceal restraining beams and a hidden gutter with 2(iii) a raised section to accommodate an existing lean-to shelter to No. 16 Merrion Square North for the extent of the permitted gable, (3) modifications to previously permitted north east elevation to entrance forecourt to include 3(i) glazed entrance door at ground floor in place of solid door & circa 1.5m2 additional floor area to ground floor entrance corridor, 3(ii) glazed panels in place of solid panels at first, second, third and fourth floor access windows to balconies, (4) modifications to previously permitted south west elevation to include 4(i) glazed panel in place of solid panels at second, third and fourth floor and 4(ii) inclusion of steel columns to balconies on second and third floors (5) inclusion of 2no. utility meter cabinets into entrance forecourt, and all associated site works.

Planning permission for development at 1 Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2 (formerly known as Cumberland House). The site is bound by Fenian Street to the south, Boyne Street to the north and Bass Place to the east. The proposed development consists of amendments to the development permitted under Reg. Ref.:3595/16, as amended by Reg. Ref.:2833/18, Reg. Ref.:4467/18 and Reg. Ref.:3336/19. The proposed amendments comprise of the following: *Modifications of glazing to the building facades. * Extension of building managers facilities to the rear of the building at ground floor level; * Rearrangement of changing rooms, showers, lockers, and bicycle parking at lower ground floor level; *Modifications to permitted landscaping and external access arrangements; * Modification of emergency access at ground floor level; and * All ancillary and associated site development and landscaping works. The proposed amendments will result in an increase of c.10.5sq.m in the overall gross floor area (GFA) of the permitted office building, resulting in a total GFA of c.7,864.9sq.m.

Planning permission for development at 1 Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2 (formerly known as Cumberland House). The site is bound by Fenian Street to the south, Boyne Street to the north and Bass Place to the east. The proposed development consists of amendments to the development permitted under Reg. Ref.: 3595/16, as amended by Reg. Ref.: 2833/18 and Reg. Ref.: 4467/18. The proposed amendments consist of: • The provision of 1 no. additional floor of office space to the permitted six storey over lower ground level and basement level building, resulting in a seven storey over lower ground level and basement level building; • The provision of a roof terrace of c. 172 sq.m and pergola; • The reconfiguration of the permitted photovoltaic panels and modifications to the services, green roofs and plant area at roof level; and, • All ancillary and associated site development and landscaping works. The proposed amendments will result in an increase of c. 789 sq.m in the overall gross floor area (GFA) of the permitted office building, resulting in a total GFA of c. 7,854.4 sq.m.

Planning permission for the retention and completion of modifications to permitted development at 1 Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2 (formerly known as Cumberland House. The site is bound by Fenian Street to the south, Boyne Street to the north and Bass Place to the east. The proposed development consists of the retention and completion of modifications to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3595/16 as amended by Reg. Ref. 2833/18, Reg. Ref. 4467/18, Reg. Ref. 3336/19 and 4375/19. The modifications for which permission for the retention and completion is sought includes the following: Provision of additional plant at roof level and associated flue; Extension of the permitted rooftop plant enclosure; Provision of additional ductwork at roof level and associated supports; Increase in height to a permitted lift overrun and riser enclosure at roof level (an increase in height of c. 0.7 metres and c. 0.8 metres respectively); all associated and ancillary development.