Site planning risk brief

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION PERMISSION: Osteria Lucio, The Malting Tower, Grand Canal Quay, Clanwilliam Quay, Clanwilliam Terrace, Dublin 2. The property fronts onto Clanwilliam Terrace to the west and is south of Grand Canal Quay Railway Bridge which is a protected structure (RPS Ref. 883/3276). The development consists of the following temporary retention (for 3 years) of outdoor seating area structure (c. 23.2sq.m) comprising aluminium and glass enclosure with retractable roof (c. 2.9 metres height, c 1.74 metres width and c. 11.1 metres length) permitted under DCC reg. ref. 3447/19 ABP reg. ref. 305391-19, retention (for 3 years) of exterior signage. A small area of the site falls within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area, however the majority of the site is outside the DSZ Planning Scheme area. The specific development the subject of this retention application is located outside the SDZ Planning Scheme area.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE & RETENTION: Retention permission for development at "Osteria Lucio", The Malting Tower, Grand Canal Quay, Clanwiliam Terrace, Dublin 2. The property fronts onto Clanwilliam Terrace to the west and is south of Grand Canal Quay Railway Bridge which is a protected structure (RPS Ref: 883/3276). The development consists of the following: Retention (for 2 years) of outdoor seating area structure (c. 23.2sq.m) comprising aluminium and glass enclosure with retractable roof (c. 2.9 metres height, c. 1.74 metres width and c. 11.1 metres length). A small area of the site falls within the North Lotts and Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area, however the majority of the site is outside of the SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The specific development, the subject of this retention application is located outside the SDZ Planning Scheme area.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development consists of demolition of the existing 4th floor penthouse exterior walls and pitched roof and the construction of a replacement 4th floor and an additional 4 no. floors of office accommodation supported on a new steel frame in a new contemporary glazed extension. The development results in a nine storey office building with rooftop plant enclosures and a green sedum roof. Permission is also sought for provision of a new basement plant/ storage area (44 sq.m); change of use of Nos. 1-4 Malt House Apartments from residential use to office use and integration with adjacent office floorspace (permission was previously granted for change of use of Nos. 1-4 Malt House apartments under Reg. Ref. DSDZ4441/16. The development also includes internal and external alterations as follows: (i) removal of non-original windows and addition of steel frame windows; (ii) reinstatement of timber sliding doors at ground floor level on the eastern facade, one over sash windows in northern portion of building (Malt House Apartments), removal of render on Canal side to show original brickwork finish and reinstatement of granite cills; (iii) new stairs and lifts and service areas to each floor, addition of louver screens to existing opes, widening of 2 no. existing opes on western facade at ground floor level to accommodate fire escape and proposed switch room; (iv) repair and refurbishment works to external fixtures and fittings and internal and external finishes, including rainwater goods, ceilings, floors, walls; and (v) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development.

Planning Permission is sought at the Malt House South (Eircode D02PW24) and Nos. 1-4 Malt House Apartments (Eircodes D02A252, D02VF83, D02WF83 and D02E803), Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (which is a protected structure). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development consists of alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ2355/19. DSDZ24160/19 and DSDZ4689/19) as follows: (i) removal of non-original steel railing (1m in height x 8.9m in length) at street level from front of northern entrance on western facade; (ii) erection of contemporary steel and glass railing (1.1m in height and 4.2m in length) in front of southern entrance of western facade; (iii) amendments to previously approved plant enclosure at roof level resulting in a minor height increase (1.188m); (iv) erection of contemporary steel and glass canopy (1.8m in depth x 4.2m in length, supported by 2 no. overhead braces with drainage connection to existing drain pipe over main entrance on western facade; and (v) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development.

This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development consists of alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ2355/19 and DSDZ4160/19) as follows: (i) omission of approved basement bicycle parking area, locker room, and staff shower facilities (72 sq.m.); (ii) a new partition wall at ground floor level and provision of bicycle parking area, locker room, and staff shower facilities; (iii) creation of 2 no. opes in internal wall at ground floor level to provide access between locker room and bicycle parking area; (iv) relocation of previously approved ground floor toilets to southern end of the building; (v) reconfiguration of previously approved access door/glazing unit in original ope on eastern façade to provide a full length window only; (vi) reconfiguration of existing window ope to create on eastern façade to provide access door and glazing unit; (vii) alterations to 5 no. existing windows on eastern façade comprising lowering of (non-original) window cills; (viii) reconfiguration of previously approved window ope on western façade (at location of existing double doorway ope) to provide access door and glazing unit; and, (ix) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development. No alterations are proposed to the approved building height.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought at the Malt House South (Eircode D02PW24) and No.s 1-4 Malt House Apartments (Eircode D02A252, D02VF63, D02WF83 and D02E803), Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (which is a protected structure). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development comprises the following alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ2355/19) to facilitate a revised structural design and floor plan layout to the approved eight storey building: (i) removal and replacement of (previously retained) existing non-original 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors; (ii) reduction in floor area of previously approved basement from 129 sq.m. to 72sq.m. (iii) alterations to previously approved roof top plant enclosure resulting in increase in area; (iv) internal reconfiguration of floor plans at all levels as follows: (a) provision of toilet block in northern portion of building at ground floor level; (b) relocation of previously approved stairwell and 2 no. lift shafts to serve entire building from northern portion of building to southern portion of building; (c) relocation of fire stairwell from southern portion and provision of firefighting shaft in northern portion of building; (iv) replacement of 1 no. existing window with door and creation of new fire exit door on western facade at ground floor level; (v) omission of 2 no. previously approved opes in original internal wall at northern end of building and creation of 1 no. centrally located ope at 1st to 3rd floor levels to provide access from proposed office to northern stairwell and firefighting shaft; (vi) revised contemporary glazing system on previously approved 4th to 7th floors; and, (vii) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development. The necessary structural design amendments proposed will result in an 800mm increase in the previously approved parapet height of the building, which remains at eight storeys in height. No alterations are proposed to the setback of the southern elevation from the adjacent railway line.