Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: (i) Provision of external stairs to front lightwell, connecting lower ground floor and street levels; (ii) Modification to existing front railings and granite plinth wall to provide pedestrian access to same; (iii) Replacement of existing perspex signage with brass sign on front elevation at upper ground floor; (iv) Provision of signage to front railings; and (v) Provision of 2 no. angular wall mounted flag poles to front façade at first floor level.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: CHANGE OF USE. The development will consist of the change-of-use of the entire building from commercial use to residential use consisting of 7 apartments, the renovation of the entire building, front courtyard, rear courtyard and rear garden structures, the construction of a two-storey extension over garden extension to the rear of the building, the provision of bicycle and bin storage, the provision of an AOV and all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: The development will consist of permission for installation of two nameplate signs, one direction sign, erection of a wall mounted flagpole and associated flag and mounting bracket and installation of security metal rails to an existing window and all associated works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Luhmann Dublin Ltd intend to apply for Permission for development at, 21 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, D02 Y189 (a Protected Structure). The development will consist of a change of use of the building above basement level from office units at ground, first and second floor and an apartment at third floor level, back to a single dwelling. The proposed works to the basement, granted under planning ref: 4771/22, are unaffected by these proposed works. The proposed works will include fire upgrades to the building instructed by Dublin City Council’s Fire Officer under the Fire Services Act consisting of the following: • Upgrade of a number of existing original doors and frames to increase their fire resistance and replacement of a number of modern doors and frames with fire resistant doors. • Upgrade of the basement ceiling from above to provide 60-minute fire compartmentation. • Construction of an external shed in rear garden to house bicycle storage and a domestic sprinkler system water storage tank • Installation of sprinkler system heads, pipework throughout house • Construction of a fire rated wall to separate the basement area from the ground floor level and fire stopping works under an existing wall at second floor level and to top of party walls in attic space to maintain fire separation. • Upgrade works in the house to provide a new kitchen, family bathroom, shower room and ensuite bathroom for the dwelling.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of a change of use of the building above basement level from office units at ground, first and second floor and an apartment at third floor level, back to a single dwelling. The proposed works to the basement, granted under planning ref: 4771/22, are unaffected by these proposed works. The proposed works will include fire upgrades to the building instructed by Dublin City Council's Fire Officer under the Fire Services Act consisting of the following: Upgrade of a number of existing original doors and frames to increase their fire resistance and replacement of a number of modern doors and frames with fire resistant doors. Upgrade of the basement ceiling from above to provide 60-minute fire compartmentation. Installation of a domestic sprinkler system heads, pipework and tank at ground floor level and installation of a structural support platform with simple steel posts through to the basement level. Construction of a fire rated wall to separate the basement are from the ground floor level and fire stopping works under an existing wall at second floor level and to top of party walls in attic space to maintain fire separation. Upgrade works to provide a shared shower room for the dwelling.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (RPS No, 2774) Permission is sought for works to the lower ground floor to consist of the following: change of use of the lower ground floor from commercial to residential consisting of two residential units, comprising of one studio (52m2) and one 1-bedroom apartment (56m2). Internal works: internal alterations and provision of new lightweight partitions to form spaces necessary for residential use; replace existing non-historic doors with new fire rated doors; new mechanic and electrical services installations; new fittings and finishes internally. External works: replace existing mild steel stair within front light well with new stair to improve accessibility; remove cementitious render to front facade and facade to entrance at lower ground floor and re-render with breathable lime render; replace existing uPVC door and associated window with new glazed hardwood timber door and window to front entrance of lower ground floor; replace existing non-historic hardwood timber door with new glazed hardwood timber door to rear entrance of lower ground floor; remove existing external security bars from windows at lower ground floor; remove existing external security bars from windows at lower ground floor; removal of external boiler house to rear (5m2); re-positioning of lower level retaining wall at rear between car park area and sunken yard; new external accessible stair and ramp to rear providing access to 1-bedroom apartment; new hard and soft landscaping proposal; new bicycle parking spaces, new car parking spaces; new enclosed ventilated refuse stores and all associated site services. The proposal will result in residential use throughout the lower ground floor providing a studio apartment to the front and a one-bedroom apartment to the rear.