Planning precedent report

Planning permission for development at 63/64 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The proposed development seeks to amend a permission for a four to six storey development (granted under Reg. 4776/19) No change is proposed in the permitted building height and overall floorspace is proposed to increase by c.61 sq m (from c. 1,379 sq m to c. 1, 440 sq m) The proposed development includes the following elements: 1. Reconfiguration and change of use of 3 no. existing apartments and 1 no. previously permitted apartment to aparthotel use; 2. Demolition of an existing stair core( to the rear of the existing building) and rearrangement of the previously permitted lift core ( to provide lift access to all floors of the previously granted aparthotel block to the rear of the site and the now proposed aparthotel suites in the front block) and associated increase in floorspace of c.19.5 sq m; 3. Rearrangment of basement-level staff facilities and ancillary areas; 4. Modifications to the permitted floor area to the rear of the existing building and associated increase in floorspace of c.22.5 sq m; 5. Infill of the previously granted basement courtyard (c.7.5 sqm ) and an increase in floor area (of c. 11.5 sq m ) to the rear of the previously granted fifth floor level of the permitted aparthotel block. The application includes all associated and ancillary development and site works above and below ground.

The proposed development will consist of the following amendments to the existing building on site; the demolition of single storey structures to the rear, enlargement of window opes to the rear at first, second and third floor level of the existing 4 no. storey building, additional balcony at first floor level, replacement of existing gate fronting Thomas Street with a glazed shopfront entrance including signage, and an additional 1 no. bed apartment at set back fourth floor level. The development will also include an extension to the rear of the existing building to provide a linked six storey over basement aparthotel comprising 22 no. aparthotel units, ancillary spaces including lobby area, reception, bin store, bike store, laundry and staff facilities, piped infrastructure and ducting; green roof areas for drainage attenuation purposes; plant room (at basement level); landscaping within proposed courtyard / light well areas; boundary treatments; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

The development will consist of external outside seating, including two tables and four chairs, with new overhead front elevation signage and an outdoor canopy above the shop unit entry area.

PERMISSION The proposed development will consist of: 1) Removal of existing Ground level roller shutter, shopfront surrounds, signage board and doorways onto Thomas Street; 2.) Construction of new Ground Level shopfront, surrounds, signage board, lighting and doorways onto Thomas Street; & 3.) All associated works.

Permission for development at 71 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, a mixed-use, mid-terrace, 3 storey building with a restaurant at ground floor level and 2 no residential apartments at first and second floor levels. The development will consist of the construction of a new two storey extension at roof level containing 1 no duplex apartment (107sqm) and 2 no new balconies at 4th floor level, one to front (7sqm) and one to rear (5.6sqm), modifications to internal layouts, replacement of existing fenestration and restoration of the façade including repointing of brickworks, all associated ancillary, landscaping and site development works.

The development will consist of the following; 1) installation of external light fittings to West (John's Lane), South (Thomas Street) and East (Side) Elevations; 2) revisions to previously approved planning application (applic no. 3969/20) to include: a) revised rooftop pergola design with glazed screen to West, South and East Elevations; b) revised height of lift motor room tower extension; All of the above at the existing 5-storey including basement, semi-detached flat roofed building.