Planning precedent report

Permission for development will consist of refurbishment, renovation and retrofitting works to an existing building (Dublin Port Centre and associated ancillary works, comprising: Reglazing and insulation upgrades to all building facades to include installation of louvres (brise soleil type); Revisions at roof level to include replacement of existing roof slab, construction of enclosed viewing gallery (c. 36sq.m) and open-air external accessible deck, reconfiguration of existing plant areas and antennae and provision for plant relocated from fifth floor level, all resulting in a revised total building height (excluding antennae) of c. 36.25m (increased from 34.15m) and a reduction of 39sq.m in gross floor area (GFA) to 60sq.m total; Removal of existing signs (2 no. signs of 9.2sq m each) on the northern and southern façades and provision for 3 no. illuminated corporate signs (combined C. 42.5sq.m) at roof level on the northern, southern and western facades; Internal layout modifications to provide for improved floorplates to include Lower Ground Floor GFA to be reduced by c. 11sq.m to c. 1407sq.m, Ground Floor GFA to be reduced by c. 45sq.m to c. 509sq.m and to include an extended mezzanine over ground floor level of C. 233sq.m (an increase of C. 82sq.m); Increase of GFA at fifth floor level from C. 440sq.m to C. 685sq.m (an increase of C. 245sq.m), facilitated by existing plant removal and relocation. Other associated works to include existing car park layout modifications resulting in a reduction of parking spaces (from 90 no. permitted spaces to 83 no. spaces), installation of electric vehicle charging units at 19 no. existing vehicle parking spaces (of which 2 no. are accessible spaces), provision of photovoltaic (PV) canopies (c. 700sq.m, 4.46m high) over car parking spaces; construction of a new ESB substation (c. 37sq.m, 3m high) and bicycle storage shed (c. 28.5sq.m, 3m high) and all other site works to include site clearance, landscaping, revised utilities and drainage arrangements.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of the change of use, renovation and extension of the existing two storey protected structure to provide a new distributed museum, exhibition and multi-functional space to be operated by Dublin Port Company. The development will include: stability improvement works to the protected structure comprising underpinning and rehabilitation works of existing masonry walls, piling works to a new ground floor slab, construction of additional internal structural steelwork, and removal of existing temporary shoring and bracing; removal of stairs and first floor mezzanine slab (60sqm) within the protected structure; provision of lighting to the exterior of the protected structure; excavation works within the protected structure to expose the historic sea wall running under the site boundary with East Wall Road (15.9sqm), and provision of waterproofing, drainage measures and a protective railing; part removal of the existing southern façade to form an opening to a proposed contemporary flat roof glazed extension (7.4m in height providing an additional 86sqm at ground floor level and 13.2sqm at first floor level) to provide additional museum/exhibition floor space, a service area, unisex WC and storage area; provision of solar photovoltaic panels at roof level of the protected structure and proposed extension; rearrangement of the landscaped public plaza to the south of the protected structure to include new/relocated seating arrangements, lighting column, planting and resurfacing; and all associated ancillary site development works including revised utilities/drainage arrangements.

Replacement of 2 no. existing backlit advertising displays (6.5m x 3.4m) with 2 no. digital advertising displays (6.m x 2.88m), and the permanent decommissioning and removal of one existing backlit advertising display (12.62m x 3.47m), on land on the western side of the East Wall Road, north of the junction with Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin Port, Dublin 3.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at this site which extends from North Wall Quay Extension to the Tolka Estuary, to include the western boundary to Dublin Port and pavements along East Wall Road, across the Alexandra Road junction with East Wall Road, across the Tolka Quay Road junction with East Wall Road, Bond Road, across the Promenade Road junction with Bond Road and to end of Bond Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1 & 3 and permission to amend development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3084/16. The ESB substation (Record of Protected Structures No. 8771) is located within the subject site. The proposed development will consist of construction of a new 1.4km pedestrian walkway and a 2-way cycle lane along East Wall Road and Bond Road from the River Liffey to the Tolka Estuary and will comprise the following: • Removal of part of existing Dublin Port western boundary wall / fence; • Removal of the existing access to Terminal 3 on East Wall Road; • Modifications to layout of Terminal 3 along eastern boundary including removal of private car parking spaces; • Relocation of 3 no. existing double billboards; • Relocation of existing flagpoles, • Relocation of existing temporary office building of 15sq.m; • Closure of left turn from Alexandra Road to East Wall Road southbound; • Removal of 17 no. car parking spaces from the Dublin Port Centre car park; • Realignment of Bond Road north of the Promenade Road junction; • Construction of new boundary along sections of the Dublin Port western boundary comprising railings over plinth or wall to a height of c. 4m along East Wall Road and Bond Road or for a section along Bond Road a wall of c. 2.6m in height; • Creation of a civic space adjacent to the River Liffey at North Wall Quay Extension, • Provision of 25 no. bicycle parking spaces, • Provision of a Dublin Port Irish language installation as part of the boundary treatment adjacent the Crane 292 enclosure. • Provision of hard and soft landscaping including trees along the extent of the route, amenity, interpretation and wayfinding features including bins and seating; • Provision of an indented bus stop on the east side of East Wall Road; • Provision of pedestrian and cycle facilities to enable road crossing on the east side of East Wall Road to connect with permitted road crossings on East Wall Road by Dublin City Council; • Provision of lighting and CCTV along the proposed pedestrian and cycle route; and • Modifications to the existing maritime garden adjacent to Dublin Port Centre. In addition to the replacement of permitted pedestrian and cycle facilities and associated works along East Wall Road and Bond Road to the north of Tolka Quay Road as permitted under Reg. Ref. 3084/16 to include a bridge over Promenade Road with revised design and alignment the following proposed amendments to permission granted under Reg. Ref. 3084/16 will also comprise: • Reduction in the width of the vehicular carriageway and omission of footpath on internal roadway in Terminal 3; • Provision of a new vehicular access to Dublin Port Centre car park off the internal road network; • Amendments to the junction between the Terminal 3/4 access road and Alexandra Road to include right-out only from the proposed access road onto Alexandra Road and changing the junction from signalised to priority controlled; • Amendments to the permitted Alexandra Road / East Wall Road Junction to include the retention of the left slip lane from East Wall Road into Alexandra Road; • Relocation of the emergency access gate at the junction of Tolka Quay Road and East Wall Road; • Omission of the private secure access route for multi-modal berth between Tolka Quay Road and Alexandra Road; and • Omission of a section of the internal road to the south of Dublin Port Centre car park. The proposed development and proposed amendments include all associated ancillary works, including site clearance, demolitions, earthworks, pavement construction, drainage services, diversion and installation of utility services, installation of road markings and signs. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

PERMISSION:To consist of the provision of alcohol off-licence sales as part of the existing retail premises at the ground floor (level 0) including all associated site works and services. This application relates to a proposed development within the Grand Canal Dock/North Lotts Strategic Development Zone.

Permission for development at Units MSU2, 36 and 37, First and Second Floor, Point Village District Centre, East Wall Road & Sheriff Street, Dublin 1. The site is located within City Block 5 as identified in the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme. The development consists of the amalgamation, change of use and extension of Units MSU2, 36 and 37 as follows: 1. The amalgamation of Units MSU2, 36 and 37, which are located at first and second floor level, into a single unit of 3840 sq.m (including a new mezzanine floor of 210 sq.m); and 2. Change of use of the new unit from previously permitted retail to leisure. The proposed development includes all associated and ancillary works, including site development works.