Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the upgrading and installation of 13 number new wayfinding information signs located within the George's Quay Complex. These signs will be located externally and mounted on existing structures and buildings at ground floor level. The proposed wayfinding signage is to assist pedestrians to identify buildings and facilities within the complex. All signs shall be high quality back painted glass and screen printed with powder coated metal frames and flush brushed stainless steel fixings. The proposed signage locations include: Block A: 3 no. surface mounted signs; 3310mm high x 1300mm wide. External stairway: 1 no. surface mounted sign; 2300mm high x 600mm wide; Low Planters: 3 no. surface mounted powder coated aluminium signs; to 900m high x 3000mm wide, 550mm high x 1020mm wide & 550mm high x 1020mm wide; Cafe wall: 1 no. surface mounted sign: 2800mm high x 1200mm wide; Glazed Walkways: 3 no. surface mounted signs; 2450mm high x 600mm wide, 2475mm high x 960mm wide & 2475mm high x 960mm wide; Glazed walkway; 1 no. suspended sign 2850mm high x 1300mm wide & Railway Arches; 1 no. freestanding sign 3610mm high x 1300mm wide on a solid polyester powder coated aluminium base.

We, HPREF Ireland (Georges Quay and Court) DAC, intend to apply for planning permission for development at One George's Quay Plaza, Georges Quay, Dublin 2. The development will consist of alterations to the façades at ground and first floor level at the North and East Elevations, including the provision of replacement entrance doors and associated amended glazing, cladding and panels surrounding the entrance areas, removal of existing secondary canopies and associated upgrade works to the retained canopies above the entrance doors, installation of new planters, and all associated site and development works.

Permission for amendments to permitted development Reg. Ref. 2532/20 on a site of 0.1483ha. at Block B, George's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VR98. The site is bound by George's Quay to the north, George's Quay Plaza to the south, 1GQ to the east and Tara Street Station / Railway bridge to the west. Luke Street runs through the site in a north / south direction with the existing building bridging across Luke Street from 1st floor level. The proposed development comprises of the following: (i) provision of an external roof terrace to the north and east elevations with glass balustrade and accompanying stairs and lift; (ii) reduction of stone parapet height at 5th floor level and introduction of glass balustrade; (iii) removal of mezzanine floor at ground floor level, including associated stairs to provide for a double height space; (iv) demolition of the existing portico located between the subject building and 1GQ to the east; (v) enlarged emergency exit door at ground floor level on eastern facade of ground floor west; (vi) provision of additional door and service hatch at ground floor level on the western facade; (vii) relocation of door at ground floor level on eastern facade; (viii) relocation of PV panels and adjustments to plant at roof level; (ix) provision of 2 no. antennas at roof level; (x) adjustment to plant screen to enclose extended stair/lift core at roof level; (xi) increase in the height of the glazed guarding of the 6th floor terrace; (xii) internal core revisions; (xiii) all associated site development works. The proposed development will result in a reduction in gross floor area from 7,791 sq.m. to 7,683 sq.m.

Permission for signage at 1st floor level at 15 George's Quay, Dublin 2 (formerly known as Block B, George's Quay) The proposed development comprises of: The erection of 1 no. external sign (1500mmx940mmx40mm) with back lighting on the eastern elevation at 1st floor level.

Planning permission for development on a site of 0.14ha at Block B, Georges Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VR98. The site is bound by Georges Quay to the north, Georges Quay Plaza to the south, 1GQ to the east and Tara Street Station/Railway bridge to the west. Luke Street runs through the site in a north/south direction with the existing building bridging across Luke Street from 1st floor level. The proposed development comprises of the following: • Refurbishment of the existing 5 no. storey building to provide for a new façade treatment to all elevations. • Extension of existing 5th storey set back level in line with the main façade along the northern elevation. • Provision of 2 no. additional floors (2,627 sq.m), set back from the north, east and west elevations. • Provision of a café unit (302 sq.m.) to the west side of the building fronting Georges Quay and Luke Street to the east at ground at mezzanine level • Amendments to the ground floor layout to provide for a new entrance lobby to the office to the east of the building. • Amendments to basement level to provide for a reconfiguration of the car parking spaces, 80 no. cycle parking spaces, 3 no. motorbike spaces, new shower and locker rooms, staff amenities, bin store, managers office and plant room. Access to basement will remain unchanged. • Alterations to the hard and soft landscaping, SUDs drainage provision of plant at basement and roof level, 2 no. accessible terraces at 5th and 6th floor to the north, east and west, green roofs and all other associates site development works necessary to facilitate the development works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development will result in an increase in gross floor area from 5,220 sq.m. to 7,847 sq.m.

The proposed development comprises: - Demolition of the existing buildings and structures (it is noted the structures or part thereof may be demolished in compliance with a Dangerous Buildings Notice prior to a decision being made); - Construction of a building up to 14 storeys in height (61.05 metres above ground) over a double basement including office use, arts centre and café, auditorium, and ancillary uses; - The arts centre is contained at ground and lower ground floor levels; - The offices are proposed from ground to 13th floor (14th storey) with terraces to all elevations; - The double basement provides for 11 car parking spaces, 314 bicycle spaces, and 3 motorcycle parking spaces. 16 short stay bicycle spaces are provided at ground floor level along the western site boundary; - The overall gross floor area of the development comprises 28,569 sq.m. including 910 sq.m. arts centre and 23,501 sq.m. offices; All ancillary and associated works and development including plant, temporary construction works, public realm, landscaping, telecommunications infrastructure, utilities connections and infrastructure. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and have been submitted with the planning application.