Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: Permission for development at this site at 59 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2. The building is a protected structure under the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 (RPS Ref. No. 5157). The development will consist/consists of: Permission to install a kitchenette and storage cupboard at third floor level. Retention and completion for existing works to basement level including tanking, dry-lining, change of use from basement to office use, refurbishment of sash windows and replacement of original floor with new modern floor and all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION is sought by the Embassy of France in Ireland for refurbishment and upgrading works to existing windows and doors to four storey over basement mid terrace building at No. 66 Merrion Square, D02 WY11 Dublin 2 (protected structure reference 5164 on the record of protected structures). Proposed works to allow for like-for-like repairs to existing non-. original single glazed timber windows frames and sashes including putty, paintwork and draft sealing. 20no. one-over-one timber sash windows to front and rear of the building to be upgraded to new slim profile double glazed units. Works to include internal secondary glazing to all other windows in addition to proposed refurbishment works.

Planning permission is sought for the continued use of the existing 18m lattice type tapered telecommunications structure carrying antennae and communication dishes, within a 2.4m fenced compound for a further 12 months, up until 4th July 2022 (previous planning permission Ref: 2431/16 refers to allow for the completion of the redevelopment works being carried out to 27 Fitzwilliam Street) at ESB Multi-Storey Car Park, Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2.

The development will comprise the Change of Use of existing Offices to a Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic. All associated internal works and services provision required to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought for material alterations to the existing two storey mid-terrace mews office building (ridge height circa 7 metres above ground level). The mews was rebuilt in mid 20th Century and is within the curtiledge of a protected structure listed in the Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures (RPS) No 357. The application includes the following works: - Removal of existing corrugated asbestos sheets roof and replaced with natural slate roof and reinstated to the original Mews ridge height (7.3 Meters above Ground Level) to align with adjacent terrace buildings. - Alterations to elevation to Little Fitzwilliam Place consisting of new door opening, new window opening and timber sliding sash at first floor, replacement of mid-20th Century casement window with timber sliding sash at first floor. - Removal of sand/cement render and replacement with lime harling coat finish. - Construction of first floor single storey extension (9.4 sqm) to rear to incorporate wc facilities and winter garden balcony at first floor. - Internal alterations to include new access stairs at ground floor (5 sqm), re-organisation of first floor office area (39.6 sqm) featuring an open-plan office with new kitchenette. - New mechanical and electrical works throughout.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. ESB Commercial Properties Ltd. intends to apply for planning permission for development at a site of 0.07 Ha, at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and at No.s 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, and No.62 Mount Street Upper Dublin 2, all Protected Structures. Development parcels are located to the immediate north and south of No.28 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and No. 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower respectively (No. 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower being the ESB Headquarters Building). The proposed development will consist of: A) a change of use from residential use to museum use at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, new 4 storey extension with internal lift to the rear (at lower ground to 2nd floor levels) including alterations to existing 4 storey return. The proposed development at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Upper also consists of the following works: 1.Works to front basement cellars for the provision of plant and storage rooms; 2. Replacement of external stair and provision of platform lift to front lightwell; 3. Alterations to existing gate, front railings and stone plinth at street level; 4. Refurbishment of front railings and stone plinth enclosure, balconettes and front steps; 5. Removal of existing wall enclosure beneath front steps at lower ground level; 6. Provision of signage, lighting, intercom and CCTV cameras, at front entrance onto Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 7. Renewal works to front façade to include render renewal; cleaning, repair and full repointing to brickwork; renewal of feathered reveals; and cleaning and renewal of stone embellishments; 8.Renewal work to rear façades to include alterations of openings, cleaning, pointing and render renewal; renewal of feathered window reveals, and, repairs to brickwork and stone embellishments; 9.Provision of new openings to rear façades;10. Enabling alterations to rear façade fenestration including formation of openings for new extension; 11. Enabling alterations to interior of existing return for new extension; 12. Conservation, alteration and restoration works to interiors, including reinstatement of joinery, conservation of plasterwork, provision of new doors, provisions of services, fire upgrade works, renewal of finishes and decoration; 13. Replacement of internal stair between ground and lower ground; 14. Replacement of existing floor at lower ground level and provision of new ramp to rear return and new extension; 15. Reconfiguration of internal layouts including removal of later subdivision; 16. Refurbishment of historic windows and replacement of later windows, upgrade works to include provision of narrow cavity glazing; 17. Provision of 2 No. rooflights with narrow cavity glazing; 18. Repairs to roof and rainwater goods; 19. Landscape works to rear including the provision of new boundary enclosure and all ancillary services and site works; 20. Provision of new mechanical plant in rear external area; and 21. Installation of 2 No. fire rated screens. B) a change of use from museum use at No. 29 Fitzwilliam Lower and lower ground level of No. 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and No. 62 Mount Street Upper to provide residential use to provide 3 residential units consisting of: 1 No. 2 bed unit at lower ground floor level (c.114 sqm GFA) with private garden to rear at lower ground floor level; 1No 2 bed duplex unit at lower ground and ground floor level (c. 122 sqm GFA) with private garden to rear at lower ground floor level; and 1No. 3 bed triplex unit at ground to 3rd floor levels (c. 248 sqm GFA) with private balcony to rear at first floor level. The Proposed development at No.s 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam street lower and No, 62 Mount Street Upper consists of the following works: 1.Modifications to external gate in front railings and alterations to the existing external stairs providing access to lower ground level from Mount Street Upper: 2. Provision of post boxes/keypad integrated into railings; 3. Demolition of walls in front external lightwell area and provision of new gate and railing; 4. Works to external cellars to provide storage and plant rooms; 5.New windows and door openings at lower ground levels; 6 Alterations to existing window and door openings at lower ground and rear first floor levels; 7 Renewal of windows to front façade upgrade works to include provision of narrow cavity glazing; 8 Alteration to windows to provide door access to new first floor balcony to the rear of No. 29 at first floor level; 9.Reconfiguration of internal layouts including provision of new internal stairway connecting lower ground and ground levels of No 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower within the proposed duplex; 10. Removal of existing stairway connecting lower ground and ground level of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 11.Closing up of door opening between ground floor hallway to front room of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 12. Restoration work to interiors including new joinery, provisions of services, fire upgrade works, renewal of finishes and decoration to interiors; 13. Replacement of internal plasterwork with lime-based insulated plaster for improved thermal performance: 14. Provision of new mechanical plant within acoustic enclosure in rear external area of No. 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 15. Landscape works to rear including the provision of new boundary enclosure and all ancillary services and site works.