Planning precedent report

Planning permission is sought for alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3014/18 and Reg. Ref. 4693/18), comprising: (i) provision of 1 no. additional one-bedroom apartment (with private terrace) at ground floor level replacing previously approved office unit; (ii) extension of the fifth floor level (by 53sqm) and modifications/reconfiguration of existing three-bedroom apartment (apartment no. 33) to provide 3 no. one-bedroom apartments. The aforementioned alterations result in an increase in the total number of apartments from 36 no. to 39 no.; (iii) omission of ground floor comms room, reduction in the size of the residents lounge (from 48sqm to 39sqm) and alterations to the layout of the residents lounge and hot desk room, at ground floor level; (iv) minor reconfiguration of the layout of the previously approved apartment no.3, ESB room and bin/bike storage area at ground floor level; (v) an increase in the size of the basement level (from 89sqm to 130sqm); (vi) minor internal alterations to the layout and external alterations to the external terraces and fenestration of previously approved apartments no. 6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30 and 34; and (vii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Planning permission is sought by Red Rock 1920BS Ltd for alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3014/18, Reg. Ref. 4693/18 and Reg. Ref. 4291/19), comprising: (i) omission of ground floor residents lounge and hot desk room and extension/reconfiguration of existing one-bedroom apartment (Apartment No.37) to provide a two-bedroom apartment; (ii) increase in the size (from 70.2sqm to 77sqm) and alterations to the layout of the bike storage area at ground floor level; and (iii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Planning permission for alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3014/18 Reg. Ref. 4693/18), comprising: (i) provision of 1 no. additional one bedroom apartment (with private terrace) at ground floor level replacing previously approved office unit and resulting in an increase in the total number of apartments from 36 no. to 37 no.; (ii) omission of ground floor comms room, reduction in the size of the residents lounge (from 48sqm to 39sqm) and alterations to the layout of the residents lounge and hot desk room, at ground floor level; (iii) minor reconfiguration of the layout of the previously approved Apartment 3, ESB room and bin/bike storage area at ground floor level; (iv) an increase in the size of the basement level (from 89sqm to 130sqm); (v) minor internal alterations to the layout and external alterations to the external terraces and fenestration of previously approved apartments No. 6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30 and 34; and (vi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: The proposed development seeks permission for the change of use from enterprise use to education / office flexible use and the construction of a new external stair and lift core (58sqm) contained within a new glazed extension to the front façade of the original Methodist Hall building. The gross floor area of the building will increase by 89 sqm. External works proposed to the building include: Existing timber canopy on steel columns and existing rendered external steps to front door to be removed; Square headed, timber panelled front door opening to be replaced with new door and entrance arrangement; Section of modern steel railing and gate on rendered plinth wall to be removed to front of building; Section of modern metal railings on plinth wall to courtyard to be replaced to match existing; Original proportions to 2no. existing first floor windows, on front and side elevations respectively, to be reinstated; Original proportions to 2no. existing first floor windows on front elevation to be reinstated and window openings extended to form new doorway access/egress in each case; Fabric removal from 1 no. existing doorway at upper ground floor level on front elevation to provide for wheelchair access/egress; fabric removal from 2no. existing doorway at lower ground floor level on front elevation to provide for ambulant stair access/egress; Increase in height of existing external fire door on rear elevation; Removal of existing internal staircase and modern partition to south west corner of building at ground and first floor level; Partial roof removal and replacement with flat roof to accommodate plant enclosed by parapet wall; Roof structure / attic void to accommodate new water tank and air handling units; Installation of new WC facilities and internal stud wall partitions; 8no. new bicycle parking spaces and all other associated repair and refurbishment, site development, landscape and boundary works.

The development will consist of, demolition of the existing single storey extension and construction of a new single-story extension, with ground floor level glazed lightwell courtyard with accessible roof garden to first floor level, with provision of privacy screening, defensive planting & raised planters to rear. 2 No. Roof lights with PV solar array to rear roof, internal reconfiguration, and associated site works. Accommodation consists of living-kitchen-dining area, shower room, 1 No. bedroom/study and storage to ground floor level with 2 No. bedrooms, shower room and new access door to roof garden at first floor level.

The development will consist of the demolition of existing single storey extension to rear, internal reconfiguration and construction of new single-storey extension, with accessible roof garden and associated site works. Accommodation to consist of living, dining, kitchen, utility, wet room and new courtyard to ground floor level with 2 no. bedrooms, toilet and new access door to rear with provision of screening and extensive green roof to first floor level.