Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. CHANGE OF USE. Development consisting of renovation and extension and change of use to residential of existing 2 storey mews building on Pembroke Lane, Dublin 2, associated to 65 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2 D02 KW40. (A Protected Structure). The site is located within the curtilage of A Protected Structure RPS Ref No. 2860 and is located within an Architectural Conservation Area. Works will include a new two storey extension to the rear south facing elevation comprising kitchen/ dining area at ground level with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms over with a glazed link to the existing mews. The new extension will open directly to provide garden space at ground level. Works to the existing mews building will include: 1) The removal of non original window and door ope to north facing elevation creating a new arched window at ground level and reinstatement of historic archway to side passageway leading to rear of 65 Fitzwilliam Square. 2) Enlargement of existing window opening at first floor level to create link to new extension. 3) Reconstruction and handing of brick façade to Pembroke Lane with arched gateway and separate pedestrian gate to mews courtyard. 4) Repairs and upgrading works to original fabric to include reslating of roof using salvaged slate, reconstruction of decorative roof vent box, replacement of pvc with cast iron rainwater goods, repairs and repointing to existing brickwork, replacement of non original window joinery with new appropriate painted hardwood double glazed joinery. Installation of new mechanical and electrical services together with landscaping to mews courtyard and private garden area, external services, new drainage and all associated site works including repairs to existing boundary walls.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RGRE J&R Fitzwilliam Limited as the General Partner of the J&R Fitzwilliam Partnership intends to apply for planning permission for development to a mews building on Pembroke Lane, Dublin 2, associated to 65 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2. The subject site is located within the curtilage of a protected structure RPS Ref. No. 2860 and is located within an Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development includes: the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of mews building with a sunken ground floor level, 1m below the existing ground floor level of the mews and a lightweight raised first floor terrace to the front of the mews building fronting onto Pembroke Lane; The extension comprises a total Gross Floor Area (GFA) increase of 130 sq.m of the office space; The proposed development will provide for upgrade to the existing parking area (2 no. car parking spaces) at ground level off Pembroke Lane; Minor alterations to the internal layout of the mews building; a number of internal and external repair, cleaning and conservation works as set out in the application documentation will be carried out as part of the proposed development and these will include the restoration of the original brick and stone façade and carriage arch to Pembroke Lane, the reinstatement of the pedestrian entrance to the laneway, repointing and repair works to random calp wall and brick arch onto Pembroke Lane, minor repair works to roof of the mews building, retention and repair of existing casement windows to the mews building and careful removal of areas of cement render, raking out of cementitious mortar to joints and wigged repointing of the mews building and Venetian Red wash to yellow brick on garden façade; All other associated site development, landscaping and infrastructure works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE Planning permission at 13 Pembroke Lane, Dublin 2. 13 Pembroke Lane is located to the rear and within the curtilage of 13 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2, which is a Protected Structure. The works will consist of: the change of use of the existing mews building at 13 Pembroke Lane, Dublin 2 from commercial workshop to residential use; the refurbishment of the existing mews building to accommodate 1no., two storey, two bedroom, mews dwelling; the refurbishment of the existing roof and floor structures; the replacement of the existing glazed rooflight to the front roof slope with a new low-profile glazed rooflight; the provision of a new low-profile glazed rooflight to the rear slope of the existing roof; the replacement of external windows and doors with high quality joinery and glazing systems; the provision of an external terrace to the rear; and associated ancillary site works.

Permission for development at No. 62 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2 - A Protected Structure, RPS Ref: 2857. The development will consist of the following: Repair, consolidation and re-pointing of the brickwork to the front facade (south elevation) which faces Fitzwilliam Square. Pointing will be Irish tuck pointing, using natural hydraulic lime mortars carried out by conservation specialists. No other works are proposed.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: Change of use from educational use to office use throughout. Permission is also sought for - upgrading fire and acoustic performance of existing suspended timber floors; Provision of new disabled external platform lift to rear; modification of existing bathrooms to lower ground floor; reinstatement of opening between front and rear reception rooms to the upper ground floor level and installation of new double doors and entablature; minor modifications to internal walls and openings including removal of modern partitions and doors; replacement of existing fire door in rear sash window to the first floor with traditional inward opening double doors and reinstatement of traditional cast iron balcony externally; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE permission for development consisting of demolition of a non original external steps to the rear of existing return at ground floor garden level, essential internal and external repairs and maintenance work, minor material alterations and new refurbishment works to an existing 4 storey over basement and 3 storeys over basement rear return office building at 65 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2 D02 KW40 (A Protected Structure) The site is located with the curtilage of a Protected Structure RPS Ref 2860 and is located within an Architectural Conservation Area External works to include: • Removal of non original copper sheeting to main roof and its replacement with Blue Bangor slate roof, new lead centre valleys and parapet with cast iron rain water goods to the rear elevation. • Repairs and reslating of hipped roof to the rear return with new lead flashing to the existing chimney and new cast iron rainwater goods. • Removal of non original steel window at 3rd floor level front elevation and replacement with appropriate style like for like 3 over 3 sliding sash window. • Repairs and upgrading of all original historic sliding sash windows. • Reinstatement of historic decorative lead fan light and side lights to main entrance. • Repointing in lime mortar front and rear elevational brickwork including return building. Provision of external feathered lime mortar reveals to all windows in lieu of existing sand and cement surrounds. • Repair and cleaning of granite rusticated blockwork to front entrance and basement elevations, repair and cleaning of granite steps, cills, parapet and plinth. • Repair of historic front iron railings and gate to front elevation/repair of historic iron window rails to first floor front windows. • Provision of new contemporary styled French door and screen at lower ground level of rear return. • Removal of non original window and door to rear of existing return at lower ground floor level and provision of replacement sash windows to match existing overhead. • Repairs and refurbishment of existing under footpath stores to front. • Removal of redundant services/cables in the front and rear elevations. • Provision of discrete recessed downlighter in transom over front door and provision of 2 no. uplighters withing the external side of the front fan light. • Provision of new replacement business wall plaque mounted on granite walling to side of front entrance door. • Provision of wall vent openings for room ventilation to front and rear elevations. • Provision of external air conditioning units within centre valley of the main roof together with provision of PV solar panels to the roof slopes. • Repairs of existing brick boundary walls, site associated works to include landscaping, revised s/w and foul drainage and bicycle storage to rear. Internal works to include: • Replacement and upgrading of all existing services including plumbing, electrics, heating, air conditioning, lighting, ventilation, fire alarm and fire escape signs. • Floor strengthening and repairs to all floors • Upgrading an refurbishment of existing rear return providing new layouts to provide canteen, tea stations and updated sanitary/changing facilities and meeting rooms at all 4 levels throughout with replacement fire rated steel/glass doors to existing staircase openings at each level. • Provision of new internal fire rated glazed screen to side of existing basement stairs. • Provision of new double doors between two main reception rooms at entrance level. • Removal of lower ground floor later concrete floor complete with underfloor heating. • Repairs and upgrading works to all ceilings including repairs and cleaning of all cornice work and centre roses. • Provision of sound proofing to floors • Refurbishment of all original historic fireplaces and removal of all non original fire surrounds. • New internal desk layout and related furniture • Provision of new floor finishes and complete internal redecoration. • Upgrading of existing internal doors to provide required fire ratings • General internal improvement works and other minor associated alterations. • Modification of non original clerestory window to main stairwell.