Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:Permission for the reconstruction of part of the original rear boundary wall between the rears of no. 105 and no. 106 Baggot St Lower, the demolition of the newly built wall and railing at the rear of the properties, the construction of a new 1.8m high brick wall to the rear of the properties, part removal and reconstruction of the existing blockwork boundary walls onto Lad Lane and creation of a new pedestrian entrance from Lad Lane to rear of the properties for use of the existing office buildings all at 105-108 Baggot St. Lower Dublin 2 (D02DX60, DO2PY02, D02WT25, D02TF66) which are protected structures

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION/ RETENTION PERMISSION; Retention for the removal of the original rear boundary wall between the rears of no. 105 and no. 106 Baggot Street Lower due to its poor structural condition and for the construction of a new safety wall and railing with pedestrian gate (1.9m high) at rear. Planning permission is also sought for part removal and reconstruction of the existing blockwork boundary walls onto Lad Lane and creation of a new pedestrian and vehicular access from Lad Lane to rear of the properties and the existing car parking for use of the existing office buildings.

The development will consist of the following changes to the front south east elevation. (i) changes to the size and locations of the openings on ground floor, new signage over the main door, the demolition of the triangular glass conservatory at first floor and reconstruction of the parapet in that area, the addition of a glass balcony rail, changes to the ope sizes at first floor, and the construction of three new rooflights on the south east facing pitched roof and a rooflight to the flat roof over ground floor. It also comprises changes to internal configuration and all ancillary works to facilitate development.

Planning permission is sought for development comprising: (i) change of use of unit from use as a restaurant and cookery school/food boutique (643 sqm) to retail use (office supplies and office furniture showroom). The unit will consist of 5 no. showrooms, a reception, 1 no. consultation room, storage, staff room and associated staff facilities and ancillary administration/office; (ii) internal works to facilitate the change of use including removal of furniture and fittings; and (iii) the development will also include the removal of existing signage and menus at southeast elevation and all associated site and ancillary works to facilitate the development.

RETENTION & PERMISSION: Permission for a development at 10 Hagan's Court, Dublin 2, a three-storey over basement, two-bedroom house previously approved under (reg. refs: 2507/14 and 2161/15). The development shall consist of the retention of the following: The variation of the front, rear and side (west) elevations by replacing the corten steel, zinc and wire mesh cladding with external installation in order to bring the house to a near zero energy building rating. The removal of the mesh in front of and the exposure of a window at first floor level and the provision of an extra window at ground floor level on the front elevation onto Hagan's Court. The reduction of the width of a window on the side elevation at first floor level (facing west). The narrowing of a wide window at first floor level and the reduction in height of the window at second floor level all on the rear elevation. Permission is also sought for the widening of the 1.8 metre-high privacy screen to the terrace at first floor level of the rear elevation.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the conversion of an existing two-storey mews building from office to residential use. The proposed development includes; the stripping-out of non-original internal stud walls and linings and their replacement in a new layout; the replacement of a concrete floor slab with a breathable limecrete type; the upgrading of the thermal performance of the external walls with breathable material; the replacement of non-original fiber cement slates with natural slate; the renewal of rainwater goods; the installation of 3 No. rooflights; the replacement of a non-original front door, the restoration of the brick façade; the landscaping of the courtyard; the installation of a drainage layout connecting to the existing; the renewal of mechanical, electrical and plumbing services throughout; general conservation and associated repairs including refurbishment of existing original windows and sundry repairs and renewals not impacting the special interest of the protected structure.