Planning precedent report

Planning permission for a proposed new development consisting of restaurant/cafe bar/take away use in renovated double decker tram; with an external served area to include stools table and outdoor seating area, with new water and drainage connections connected to existing mains with the removal of 10no. cycle stands in total, the relocation of 3no. cycle stands and the installation of 8no. proposed new cycle stands.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE & RETENTION: Permission for the retention of infill of existing first floor void (24m2) at Eason, 40-42 Lower O'Connell Street and 78/82 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 (a Protected Structure).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: The development will consist of the retention of two existing external banners for a further temporary period of three years at the main entrance portico of the G.P.O on O'Connell Street (as per Dublin City Council Reg Ref. 3290/19 and ABP-305376-19). The banners are to identify the "GPO MUSEUM WITNESS HISTORY" located in the public exhibition area. The banners are suspended between two pairs of columns at the portico, facing toward O'Connell Street. The banners measure 6.500m high and 2.500m wide, are suspended approximately 4.750m clear above ground level, are composed of semi-transparent mesh fabric and supported off stainless steel non-invasive fixings on the stone columns at top and bottom.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the erection of two external banners for a temporary period of three years at the main entrance portico of the G.P.O. on O'Connell Street and the replacement of an existing wall mounted brass plaque (675mm x 240mm) with a new plaque of the same dimensions at the north door entrance on the O'Connell Street facade. The banners and plaque are to identify the GPO WITNESS HISTORY VISITOR CENTRE located in the public exhibition area granted permission per Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3677/13. The banners will be suspended between two pairs of columns at the portico, facing toward O'Connell Street. The banners will measure 6.500m high and 2.500m wide, be suspended approximately 4.750 metres clear above ground level, be composed of semi-transparent mesh fabric and supported off stainless steel non-invasive fixings on the stone columns at top and bottom.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE - A Protected Structure within the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area. The development will consist of the fit-out of the Ground Floor area as a footwear/clothing retail unit. The works also include for the restoration of the original historic ceiling including the provision of 3 no. 900mm wide x 300mm high internally and halo illuminated signs consisting of 180mm high stainless steel individual letters and 300mm high stainless steel logo all halo illuminated with internal LED fittings to stand off fascia by 35mm. The proposed signage to be located over the existing entrance door and on the Lower O'Connell Street and Middle Abbey Street elevations.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the alteration of existing ground floor glazed shopfront to include the removal of existing signage and backing box; new exterior cladding for side wall pilasters and stall risers to match existing repaired and repainted fascia; installation of one backlit sign composed of individual lettering (replacing current signage) mounted on the ground floor fascia; removal of existing ground floor fit-out for replacement with new and all ancillary site works at 3, GPO Buildings, Henry Street, Dublin 1. This building is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 3639) and is located within an architectural conservation area.