Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for Development at a site (c. 703.5 sqm), at: No. 23 St Stephen's Green (Protected Structure) and rear of No. 22 St. Stephen's Green (Protected Structure), Dublin 2. On lands generally bounded by R138 and St. Stephen's Green (Protected Structure) to the South, No. 22 St. Stephen's Green (Protected Structure) and Joshua Lane to the West, No. 24 St. Stephen's Green (Protected Structure) and vehicular access laneway to the east, and the rear of Nos. 19-21 Kildare Street (Protected Structures) to the North. The proposed development comprises a new 3-storey office extension (c.906.4 sqm GFA) with balconies on southern and western elevation, above the existing, contemporary 4-storey office extension to the rear of No. 23 St. Stephen's Green (Protected Structure). And all associated and ancillary site development works, including: associated reconfiguration of the internal floor plan layout within the existing contemporary 4-storey extension; removal of 6 no. existing ancillary car parking spaces and reconfiguration of 6 no. existing ancillary car parking spaces at lower ground floor level; provision of 32 no. bicycle parking spaces at lower ground floor level; provision of plant at lower ground floor and roof levels; and, new green roof (c.290 sq.m) at roof level.

The development will consist of: a change of use from retail to restaurant. Works will include; modifications to the existing shopfront to include new signage and a new entrance door; general internal alterations to the existing layouts at ground floor level (189sqm) and basement level (115sqm) to include; a stair to the basement, a kitchen at basement and toilets at ground floor level; all ancillary necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Development at this site at No. 14-15 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, D02 V127, Protected Structures ref: 4200 (No. 14) and 4201 (No. 15) under the Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures. The development will consist of the change of use from residential use to use as short-term let accommodation of a total of 9 no. units at No.14 and No.15 Kildare Street, Dublin 2. Change of use from residential to short-term let accommodation includes 4 no. units in No.14 Kildare Street consisting of Unit C-60.90sq.m, 2 bedroom dwelling at First Floor Level; Unit E- 60.90sq.m, 2 bedroom dwelling at Second Floor Level; Unit G- 60.90sq.m, 2 bedroom dwelling at Third Floor Level; Unit I- 55.20sq.m, 2 bedroom dwelling at Fourth Floor Level. The development will also consist of the change of use from residential to short-term let accommodation of 5 no. units at No. 15 Kildare Street - Unit A, 59.00sq.m, 1 bedroom apartment at Basement Level; Unit B- 33.85sq.m, Bedsit Unit at Ground Floor Level; Unit D- 58.25sq.m, 1 bedroom unit at First Floor Level; Unit F-58.25sq.m, 1 bedroom dwelling at Second Floor Level and Unit H- 58.25sq.m, 1 bedroom dwelling at Third Floor Level.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For development at this site at No. 14-15 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Protected Structures ref: 4200 (No. 14) and 4201 (No.15) under the Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures. The development will consist of the change of use from commercial to residential use, partitioning and all required alterations of 4 no. units in No.14 Kildare Street as follow: Unit C,- 60.90sq.m, 2 bedroom dwelling at First Floor Level; Unit E- 60.90sq.m, 2 bedroom dwelling at Second Floor Level; Unit G- 60.90sq.m, 2 bedroom dwelling at Third Floor Level; Unit 1- 55.20.m, 2 bedroom dwelling at Fourth Floor Level. The development also consists of the change of use of a basement plant room area in No. 15 into residential use - Unit A, 59. 00sq.m, 1 bedroom apartment. The development also consists refurbishment and alteration works to 4 no existing residential units in No. 15 Kildare Street: Unit B-33.85sq.m, Bedsit Unit at Ground Floor Level; Unit D-58.25sq.m, 1 bedroom unit at First Floor Level; Unit F- 58.25sq.m, 1 bedroom dwelling at Second Floor Level and Unit H-58.25sq.m, 1 bedroom dwelling at Third Floor Level as well as the refurbishment of WC and storage areas in the stair core area to the rear of the buildings. The proposed development includes the replacement of all windows to the front and rear elevations to no. 14 & 15. The development also includes the following works to No. 15: alteration to external openings at basement level, minor repairs to the brick front façade, re-setting and re-pointing flags to entrance landing, replacement and upgrading of existing electrical and plumbing services, replacement and upgrading of all existing vents and provision for new extract vent openings in No. 14, repairs and upgrading to internal walls and ceilings, dry lining, fire upgrading of existing timber floors, replacement of internal doors and strengthening of existing floors, replacement and upgrading of all kitchenette and bathroom fittings, wall and floor finishes. The development will also include all ancillary site and services works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at Stephen Court, 18-21 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 (D02N960). The front of the site faces onto St. Stephen's Green and the rear onto Joshua Lane. Vehicular access is provided to the rear, from Dawson Street via Joshua Lane. The western and eastern boundaries on St. Stephen's Green are formed by No's. 17 and 22 St. Stephen's Green, respectively (both Protected Structures). The proposal includes development within the former curtilage of No. 17 St. Stephen's Green, a Protected Structure. The proposal includes the demolition of all existing structures on site and the construction of new structures, as detailed below. Demolition: -The demolition of the existing office development (c. 14,086 sq m. including a coffee shop) comprising 3 no. interlinked blocks ranging in height from 6 storeys (c.20m + setback penthouse floor) facing St. Stephen's Green, to 7 storeys (c. 23.2m + setback plant floor) at the rear; and Construction: - The construction of a new office development (c. 21,219 sq m), including an associated arts facility (c. 494 sq m) and retail outlet (c. 72 sq m), and, additionally, a new publicly accessible landscaped courtyard (c. 575 sq m). The proposed development will range in height from 5 storeys (c. 20.6 m) on the St Stephen's Green frontage, through setback floors of 6 to 7 storeys (up to c. 28.75 m) to the rear, giving a maximum overall height, including rooftop plant, of c. 31.8 m. The scheme includes external terraces facing St Stephen's Green at 5th and 6th Floor levels. The existing 211 car spaces will reduce to 35 spaces, accommodated at basement level, accessed via Joshua Lane, with 6 additional car spaces provided for No.17 St. Stephens Green (with these accessed through an existing entrance on St. Stephens Green). 297 bicycle spaces will be provided, including 9 cargo bike spaces and 14 visitor spaces. The proposed development includes associated plant, landscaping and ancillary development and site works-above and below ground.

RETENTION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of retention of the use as a short-term letting Studio apartment comprising of an area of 29.57 sq.m.