Planning precedent report

Permission for development on this site of approx. 0.1572ha comprising no.16 Mountjoy Street and bounded by Mountjoy Street to the west, Mary's Place North to the south and Paradise Place to the east, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. The development will consist of modifications to development previously granted under Reg. Ref. ABP 307581-20 (DCC Ref. 4691/19). The proposal will require revisions to the approved development at both ground and first floor to include the provision of an ESB sub-station building (14m2) located at the north-east corner of the site at Paradise Place to facilitate the approved development. Minor changes to the permitted elevations and internal floor space reconfigurations, at this stated location, are also proposed.

Permission for development on this overall site of approx. 0.1572 ha comprising no. 16 Mountjoy Street and bounded by Mountjoy Street to the west, St. Mary's Place North to the south and Paradise Place to the east, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. The proposed development comprises a shared living scheme over 3-5 storeys. The development details include: (1) the demolition of the derelict and vacant dwelling at no. 16 Mountjoy Street: (2) the provision of no. 121 shared living units ranging from 15-49 sqm. The shared living scheme includes: a) amenities and facilities at ground floor in the form of a lobby area, a gym, a laundry room, meeting rooms, a library, a cafe lounge, a community room and a communal kitchen catering to all units (17 no.) at this level; b) amenities and facilities at first floor comprising lounge areas, a sound booth, a community lounge and 2 no. communal kitchen catering for all units (30 no.) at this floor; d) amenities and facilities at second floor comprising lounge areas, a sound booth, a community lounge and 2 no. communal kitchen catering for all units (30 no.) at this floor; amenities and facilities at third floor comprising lounge areas, a sound booth, a community lounge and 2 no. communal kitchen catering for all units at this floor (28 no.); f) amenities and facilities at fourth floor comprising lounge area, a community lounge, a residential lounge and a communal kitchen catering for all units (16 no.) at this floor; fourth floor units all have balconies ranging in size from 3.15 to 9.70 sqm. In addition, communal open space of c.354 sqm is proposed at ground floor level, 1 no. roof terrace is proposed at third floor level and 2 no. roof terraces at fourth floor level. The proposed development can be accessed via 3 no. entrances at Mountjoy Street, St. Mary's Place North and Paradise Place. Bin store and a bike storage room for no. 121 bicycle parking spaces are located at ground floor level. Permission is also sought for landscaping and all ancillary and associated site development works.

For development on this overall site of approx. 0.1572 hectares. Black Church View, comprising of number 16 Mountjoy Street and bounded by Mountjoy Street to the west, St. Mary's Place North to the south and Paradise Place to the east, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. The proposed development will consist of External building signage, 3 no. sets of independent individual letters circa 4.00 sq. m total area in the following locations: (A). 1 No. set of horizontal letters fixed to the building façade at the reception entrance on St Mary's Place North (South Elevation) Circa 2.30 sqm area, (B) 1. No. set horizontal letters fixed back to building facade at First floor at corner of Mountjoy Street and St Mary's Place North (West Elevation) Circa 0.85 sqm area, (C) 1. No. set horizontal letters fixed back to building facade at First floor at corner of Paradise Place and St Mary's Place North (East Elevation) Circa 0.85 sqm area, to granted planning reference 4691/19 (ABP 307581- 20).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Retention Permission for works to Protected Structure, consisting of (a) new stairs from basement to ground floor, (b) removal of some basement walls, (c) introduction of new stud partition walls @ each floor level, except 3rd floor, and(d) introduction of toilet cubicles at ground floor level.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Retention of minor internal layout changes to first and second floor level and; reinstatement of lime plaster to walls at high level following removal of modern dropped ceilings. The subject property, No. 54 Mountjoy Street, Dublin 7, is a protected structure (RPS Ref. No. 5465).

RETENTION: Retention of the existing two storey structure to the rear and all associated internal, landscape and drainage works.