Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at a site of 0.054 ha. The development relates to proposed modifications to part of the wider redevelopment of the site at No’s 13-30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2 comprising most of a city block bounded by Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Mount Street Upper, James’s Street East and Baggot Street Lower. The proposed development comprises modifications to the development permitted on site under An Bord Pleanala Reference PL29S.244492 (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3052/14), as amended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 4428/17, currently under construction. The proposed development will consist of change of use to residential from museum use at lower ground level of No’s 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and No.62 Mount Street Upper, ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower to provide 3 no. residential units comprising 1 no. two bed unit at lower ground floor level (c.118m2 GFA), 1 no. two bed duplex unit at lower ground and ground floor level (c.122m2 GFA) and 1 no. three bed triplex unit at ground to 3rd floor levels (c.248m2 GFA). No increase to existing GFA is proposed. Access to the proposed units will be provided from lower ground level on Mount Street Upper and Fitzwilliam Street Lower and from ground floor level on Fitzwilliam Street Lower. The proposed development also consists of the following works: part replacement of the external stair providing access to lower ground level from Mount Street Upper; installation of post boxes/keypad at ground level; demolition of external walls in front external lightwell area and part replacement with gate/railings; provision of ancillary storage/services in existing external vaults; amendments to vault doorways; new window and door opes at lower ground level; amendments to existing window and door opes at lower ground and rear first floor levels; replacement of existing fenestration at all levels of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; balcony at rear first floor level of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; reconfiguration of internal layouts including provision of internal stairways connecting lower ground and ground levels of No’s 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; removal of existing stairwell connecting lower ground and ground level of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; erection of external boundary walls to rear; amendments to external storage and open space areas to the rear of No. 61 Mount Street Upper; associated amendments to hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site development works above and below ground.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Works include the change of use from office to private residential. The demolition of the lift shaft and motor room and making good of the floors and roof. The removal of the existing flat roof and roof access stairs and replacement with a terrace, sunroom and access stairs. The removal of all kitchen and bathroom fittings and replacement with new. The removal and alteration of existing stud partition walls and the construction of new walls. The removal of plasterboard dry lining and making good of internal wall surfaces. The removal and replacement of non-original joinery with new joinery to an appropriate detail to include: windows, internal doors, architraves, skirtings and floors. Cleaning and repair of the remaining historic cornices and replacement of modern cornices with new to an appropriate design. Alterations to the existing stairs to reverse modern alterations including the replacement of the second to third floor stairs and removal of the third floor mezzanine. The repair and repointing of the brickwork facades. Alteration to window and door openings at basement level. New mechanical and electrical installation including a heat pump with external unit.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of works to a protected structure, a terraced single-pile three-bay four story over basement with basement well. Note: The house is sub-divided into 5 no. residential units. Works involve façade renewal/remedial works to the street elevational to include the removal of cementitious pointing and stopping mortars and repointing of brick using traditional Irish wig pointing in accordance with the specification and method statement from the appointed conservation architects.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the provision of (a) a brass name plate to right hand side of entrance door; (b) an additional brass name plate on existing boundary railing; (c) erection of a 2.5m high wall mounted flagpole and associated flag and mounting bracket affixed to the front elevation of the building. The building is a Protected Structure.

PERMISSION:For development at a site (0.36ha) at 28 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 KF20 For proposed works within an existing permitted office building associated with the accommodation of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel research centre ancillary to the office use. These works include: fit out of a research and development facility (c. 100 sq. m) at internal ground floor; insertion of an opaque vinyl screen internal to ground floor street windows; and, the replacement of existing internal courtyard glazing with 2no. ventilation louvres at ground floor. Permission is also sought for the replacement of existing glazing with 2no. ventilation louvres at lower ground floor street elevation, to serve the auditorium; and, 3no. ventilation louvres at lower ground floor to serve the toilet and gym facilities.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. ESB Commercial Properties Ltd. intends to apply for planning permission for development at a site of 0.07 Ha, at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and at No.s 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, and No.62 Mount Street Upper Dublin 2, all Protected Structures. Development parcels are located to the immediate north and south of No.28 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and No. 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower respectively (No. 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower being the ESB Headquarters Building). The proposed development will consist of: A) a change of use from residential use to museum use at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, new 4 storey extension with internal lift to the rear (at lower ground to 2nd floor levels) including alterations to existing 4 storey return. The proposed development at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Upper also consists of the following works: 1.Works to front basement cellars for the provision of plant and storage rooms; 2. Replacement of external stair and provision of platform lift to front lightwell; 3. Alterations to existing gate, front railings and stone plinth at street level; 4. Refurbishment of front railings and stone plinth enclosure, balconettes and front steps; 5. Removal of existing wall enclosure beneath front steps at lower ground level; 6. Provision of signage, lighting, intercom and CCTV cameras, at front entrance onto Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 7. Renewal works to front façade to include render renewal; cleaning, repair and full repointing to brickwork; renewal of feathered reveals; and cleaning and renewal of stone embellishments; 8.Renewal work to rear façades to include alterations of openings, cleaning, pointing and render renewal; renewal of feathered window reveals, and, repairs to brickwork and stone embellishments; 9.Provision of new openings to rear façades;10. Enabling alterations to rear façade fenestration including formation of openings for new extension; 11. Enabling alterations to interior of existing return for new extension; 12. Conservation, alteration and restoration works to interiors, including reinstatement of joinery, conservation of plasterwork, provision of new doors, provisions of services, fire upgrade works, renewal of finishes and decoration; 13. Replacement of internal stair between ground and lower ground; 14. Replacement of existing floor at lower ground level and provision of new ramp to rear return and new extension; 15. Reconfiguration of internal layouts including removal of later subdivision; 16. Refurbishment of historic windows and replacement of later windows, upgrade works to include provision of narrow cavity glazing; 17. Provision of 2 No. rooflights with narrow cavity glazing; 18. Repairs to roof and rainwater goods; 19. Landscape works to rear including the provision of new boundary enclosure and all ancillary services and site works; 20. Provision of new mechanical plant in rear external area; and 21. Installation of 2 No. fire rated screens. B) a change of use from museum use at No. 29 Fitzwilliam Lower and lower ground level of No. 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and No. 62 Mount Street Upper to provide residential use to provide 3 residential units consisting of: 1 No. 2 bed unit at lower ground floor level (c.114 sqm GFA) with private garden to rear at lower ground floor level; 1No 2 bed duplex unit at lower ground and ground floor level (c. 122 sqm GFA) with private garden to rear at lower ground floor level; and 1No. 3 bed triplex unit at ground to 3rd floor levels (c. 248 sqm GFA) with private balcony to rear at first floor level. The Proposed development at No.s 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam street lower and No, 62 Mount Street Upper consists of the following works: 1.Modifications to external gate in front railings and alterations to the existing external stairs providing access to lower ground level from Mount Street Upper: 2. Provision of post boxes/keypad integrated into railings; 3. Demolition of walls in front external lightwell area and provision of new gate and railing; 4. Works to external cellars to provide storage and plant rooms; 5.New windows and door openings at lower ground levels; 6 Alterations to existing window and door openings at lower ground and rear first floor levels; 7 Renewal of windows to front façade upgrade works to include provision of narrow cavity glazing; 8 Alteration to windows to provide door access to new first floor balcony to the rear of No. 29 at first floor level; 9.Reconfiguration of internal layouts including provision of new internal stairway connecting lower ground and ground levels of No 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower within the proposed duplex; 10. Removal of existing stairway connecting lower ground and ground level of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 11.Closing up of door opening between ground floor hallway to front room of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 12. Restoration work to interiors including new joinery, provisions of services, fire upgrade works, renewal of finishes and decoration to interiors; 13. Replacement of internal plasterwork with lime-based insulated plaster for improved thermal performance: 14. Provision of new mechanical plant within acoustic enclosure in rear external area of No. 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 15. Landscape works to rear including the provision of new boundary enclosure and all ancillary services and site works.