Planning precedent report

Planning permission for the development at the site located on the eastern side of Dominick Street Lower at the junction of Dominick Street Lower and Dominick Place, Dublin 1. The site is a part of SDRA 10 in the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 and part of the masterplan granted planning permision by An Bord Pleanala in 2011. The development will consist of alterations to previously approved developmnt (Reg Ref. 4646/19) consisting of the repositioning of the rear boundary line at the right of way, adjoining rear 20 Dominick Street Lower and rear 20A Granby Lane. This will include the repositioning of the boundary security fencing and access ramp and gateway to the school to allow for vehicle access to rear 20 Dominick Street Lower.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission to (i) remove existing pedestrian side access from Dominick Place (ii) introduce vehicular access from Dominick Place to the existing rear yard of No.20 Lower Dominick Street. The works will consist of blocking up the existing pedestrian gate, the removal of approximately 3000mm in length of temporary timber fencing and approximately 1200mm in length of the concrete boundary wall to Dominick Place, to create a 4200mm wide opening, in which a double leaf metal swing gate will be installed, with each gate leaf measuring 2000mm in width and 3000mm in height approximately, and all ancillary works. No. 20 Lower Dominick Street is a Protected Structure.

Permission for development at a site located on the eastern side of Dominick Street Lower, at the junction of Dominick Street Lower and Dominick Place, Dublin 1. The site is part of SDRA 10 in the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 and part of the masterplan granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanala in 2011. The development will consist of: 1. The construction of the new 3,029sq.m primary school building varying in height from 4 and 5 storey on the Dominick Street Lower frontage to 2 storey on the Dominick Place and Granby Place frontages, to accommodate 16 no. classrooms and ancillary accommodation; the new building will about the side gable of 20 Dominick Street Lower (a Protected Structure), as required by the Masterplan, 2. A new front site boundary onto Dominick Street Lower comprising lightweight steel frames on a granite base, and satin stainless steel mesh to an overall height of 2.15m, with a dedicated pedestrian access gate. 3. New signage comprising a wall mounted perforated metal panel above the main building entrance at Dominick Street Lower, 4. 72 no. bicycle parking spaces located behind the boundary on to Granby Place, accessed by a new gated entranceway from Granby Place and new side-entrance from Dominick Place. 5. A c.663 sq.m external play area at ground level in the centre of the site. 6. A c.917 sq.m external play areas located at the roof level of the four-storey building fronting onto Dominick Street Lower and of the two-storey part fronting onto Dominick Place and Granby Place. 7. All associated ancillary site development and landscaping works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: 'The proposed development is limited to the basement, first floor rear room as well as front entrance, railings, lightwell and rear courtyard lightwell to No. 22 Dominick Street Lower, Dublin 1 (A Protected Structure RPS 2311), and includes: Internal works as follows: At first floor rear room - (i) removal of non-original fabric including internal walls and mezzanine structure, (ii) reinstatement of dado panelling and installation of a standalone bathroom, kitchenette and murphy bed, (iii) the removal of paint to the decorative ceiling plasterwork and cornice by a conservation specialist, (iv) repair and painting of original dado panelling, skirting, and architraves. Repair and replacement of floorboards where necessary, At basement level - (v) removal of non-original fabric including internal walls, liners, dropped ceilings and mezzanine structure, (vi) the 3 no. existing units will be reduced to 2 no. high quality units, (vii) replacement insulated floor provided throughout with new drainage to serve each unit, (viii) new dropped ceilings and wall liners will replace non-original versions throughout, (ix) repair and replacement of door architraves, window casings, skirtings, and floorboards, External works as follows: (x) modification of an existing rear window (non-original) opening to accommodate a hardwood timber door and beside this, a matching door will also be reinstated where there is currently an opening, (xi) restoration of the original wrought iron railings and plinth, removal of non-original blockwork with a new proposed corner post and entrance gate location for access to the front lightwell, (xii) restoration and repainting of existing front door and fanlight, (xiii) new stone paving and rationalisation of external drainage at the front and rear lightwells, (xiv) repair and painting of the original front entrance door to the building, and (xv) provision of a new steel stair in the front well to serve the front basement unit. The proposed suite of works will result in the provision of a 10 no. unit residential building.'

The proposed development will consist of the following: • Change of use of existing (vacant) Commercial floorspace (referred to as Units 1,2 and 3) at ground floor level to Class 8 use (medical centre or provision of medical or health services), as follows: - Unit 1 comprises an outpatient healthcare centre including ancillary and support services for the Rotunda Hospital, with a total GFA of 2,052 sq.m.; - Unit 2 provides an education and training area associated with the healthcare centre, with a total GFA of 95 sq.m; -Unit 3 provides for a lecture theatre for education and training associated with the healthcare centre, with a total GFA of 55 sq.m; • The development includes associated alterations to the elevations at ground floor level for access and ventilation purposes; • The development provides 16 no. bicycle parking spaces (replacing 2 no. car parking spaces), associated alterations to existing plant and storerooms at basement level, and bin stores and plant equipment at surface level, associated with the proposed use; and All associated development.

The development will consist of the change of use of existing warehouse/retail unit to offices with storage facilities. To include internal layout changes, additional windows to front and rear elevations, roof lights, also to include all associated signage and site works.