Planning precedent report

Planning permission to replace 1 nr existing backlit 'BAGGOT PLAZA' sign with a new Bank of Ireland branded back-lit fascia sign to the Baggot Street entrance and 1nr new non-back lit stainless steel Facade sign to the Fleming Place entrance of Baggot Plaza at 27-33 Baggot Street Upper, Dublin 4.

The development will consist of an extension to the rear of the ground floor retail unit at 23-25 Baggot Street Upper to accommodate separate office use. The single storey extension will be at podium level to the rear over undercroft car park. The development provides for a boundary treatment between the proposed office extension and the existing residential development at Durrow Mews.

The development will consist of change of use at basement and ground floor level of 23-25 Baggot Street Upper from retail to cafe, for preparation, sale and consumption of hot and cold food and beverages on and off the premises.

PERMISSION: For change of use of the existing three storey building from medical consulting use to guesthouse/short term tourist rental accommodation use, providing 4no. short term rental units, with associated internal alterations.

The development consists of material alteration and change of use from Class 2 use (estate agent) to restaurant/café that will allow for the preparation, sale consumption of hot/cold food and beverages on and offsite' with opening hours of between 7am and midnight. This restaurant/café unit will comprise of 163sqm of floor area with new shop front facia, new sliding door to Upper Baggot Street elevation and 3 no. 300 x 975 x 100mm (circa) signs of brand name letters, internally illuminated and 3no 500Hx 500Wx 120mm (circa) projecting signs approx.. 2875mm above pavement, internally illuminated and vinyl decal letting signage and all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: a) change of use from café to restaurant on the ground floor and basement level; b) fire safety upgrades with introduction of fire lobbies at ground floor and basement level; c) new opening at basement level to rear of building in location of existing non-original window, new opening at ground floor to rear of building replacing existing window with opening similar in dimensions to window above, removal of non-original windows in annex and openings modified to be used for pedestrian access/circulation; d) proposed two storey extension to rear of existing building for restaurant use with glazed roof section connecting new extension to existing structure and; e) upgrade of existing shop front at ground floor level; f) removal of non-original partitions internally to accommodate revised layout.