Planning precedent report

PERMISSION & RETENTION: permission for development and works together with an ancillary change of use of part of a permitted retail unit to cafe use and retention permission for an external door, at retail units 2 and 3 at recently completed development on the site comprising Nos. 60-63 Dawson Street and No. 3 Duke Lane (Hibernian House), Nos. 64-65 Dawson Street and Nos. 34-39 Nassau Street (Hibernian Corner), and Nos. 40-43 Nassau Street (Nassau House), Dublin 2. Permission is sought for development consisting of: (a) sub-division of retail 2 at ground floor level to provide two separate units, comprising retail unit 2 and 3; (b) the sub-division of retail unit 3 at ground floor level to provide two separate units, comprising retail units 4 and 5; (c) associated and ancillary internal alterations, including the rearrangement of a ground floor level fire escape lobby/corridor and the provision of a lift and stairs between the ground and lower ground floor levels within retail unit 3; (d) a change of use of a part of retail unit 3 to provide an internal cafe that is ancillary to the permitted retail use (approx. 62 sqm); (e) the installation of 1 no. ground floor level external access door to proposed retail unit 2 along Nassau Street; (f) the installation of 1 no. previously permitted external access door to proposed retail unit 5 along Dawson Street; retention permission is sought for an existing ground floor level entrance along Dawson Street that will serve proposed retail unit 4.

The development will consist of: 5 No. illuminated and 10 No. non-illuminated internal signs to be located behind the shopfront glazing to both Dawson Street and Nassau Street.

The proposed development includes external and internal amendments to the previously permitted development under DCC Reg. Ref. 3847/16 (ABP Ref. PL29S.248181) as subsequently amended by DCC Refs 2625/18, 2825/18. 2625/18; 2123/19 and 2691/19 together with a change of use of the entire first floor from its permitted retail use / floorspace to office use / floorspace. In order to facilitate the proposed change of use of the first floor, a number of associated alterations are proposed, to include: (a) lowering the permitted termination level of the central atrium from second floor level to first floor level and provision of a W/C core at the south-western corner of the floorplan at first floor level; (b) provision of additional windows at first floor level to the western and southern elevations to align vertically with the windows at 2nd floor level immediately above; (c) increasing the number of bicycle parking spaces from a permitted 191 no. spaces at Basement -2 level to 200 no. spaces. Other alterations include: (i) an increase of 100mm to the previously permitted Finished Floor Level (FFL) at first floor level (by amending the previous 50mm screed on slab to a 150mm raised access floor above floor slab, to accommodate the proposed office use) together with associated changes to the FFLs at second to sixth floor levels (increasing by approximately 100mm) resulting in raised shoulder parapet heights - from a permitted level of +26,760 to a proposed level of +26,860 at fifth floor level, and from a permitted level of +30,600 to a proposed level of +30,690 at sixth floor level; (ii) a reduction (of approximately 150mm) to the permitted height of the sixth floor level, resulting in a marginally lower overall height of the permitted building by approximately 50mm from a permitted rooftop level of +37,520 to a proposed rooftop level of +37,470 (measured to top of plant room); (iii) the re-alignment of western façade (at ground to sixth floor level) eastward by approximately 500mm and re-alignment of the boundary wall south of Core 03, southward and westward by up to 1100mm; (iv) re-alignment of the southern façade at sixth floor level (at the south-eastern corner of the building) to reduce the southern setback by approximately 1.2m together with an associated increase in floor area at sixth floor level and a reduction in area to the permitted roof terrace at the south-east corner of the building at sixth floor level; (v) the enlargement of the permitted void at first floor level above the ground floor office entrance / reception off Dawson Street resulting in a reduced first floor area; (vi) reconfiguration of internal staircores at Basement -1 to 5th floor levels; (vii) alteration of permitted FFL at Basement -1 level from a permitted level of +1200 to a proposed level +1500, together with a commensurate decrease in the height of Basement -1 level by approximately 300mm and an increase in height of Basement -2 level by approximately 300mm, and (viii) the reconfiguration of the internal layout of Basement -2 level. In the interest of clarity, the proposed amendments would result in (a) an overall reduction of the overall permitted floorspace from an approved 24,902 sq.m (GFA) to 24,453 sq.m (GFA) – a reduction of -449 sq.m (GFA); (b) an increase of 2,748 sq.m to the previously permitted office floorspace from 13,859 sq.m (GFA) to 16,607 sq.m; and (c) a reduction of approximately 3,006 sq.m (GFA) to the previously approved retail floorspace from 7,790 sq.m (GFA) to 4,784 sq.m (GFA).

Planning permission at 60-63 Dawson Street and 3 Duke Lane (Hibernian House); 64-65 Dawson Street and 34-39 Nassau Sgtreet (Hibernian Corner) and 40-43 Nassau Street (Nassau House), Dublin 2. The proposed development will consist of external and internal amendments to a previously permitted development under DCC Ref. 3847/16 (ABP Ref. PL29S.248181) as subsequently amended by DCC Refs. 2625/18 and 2825/18. The proposed internal alterations include an increase in the previously approved basement, as permitted under DCC Ref. 2625/18 at -1 and -2 levels whereby the basement is extended at the south-eastern corner to provide an additional 252 sq.m (GFA) at -2 level and an additional 260 sq.m (GFA) at -1 level together with a reconfigured layout. The reconfigured layout at basement level -1 results in an increased quantum of floor space and a revised layout of the previously approved Retail Unit No. 3. At ground floor level, a revised layout and reconfiguration is proposed on foot of the inclusion of the previously omitted Retail Unit 4 (occupied by Lemon Crepes). The previously approved office entrance / lobby under DCC Ref. 2625/18 is proposed to be relocated to the south-eastern corner of the building, resulting in the omission of the previously approved Retail Unit No. 5 and the amalgamation / reconfiguration of the previously approved Retail Unit No. 3. It is also proposed to relocate the proposed ESB substation, switch room and goods lift at ground floor level. Alteration to the first floor layout of Retail Unit No. 3 includes the relocation of the void above the previously permitted office foyer location to the south-eastern corner of the building. The revised configuration / layout of the basement will not result in any changes to the previously permitted quanta of car parking, or motorcycle spaces. However, the level of bicycle parking is proposed to be increased to provide 191 no. spaces. The proposed external alterations include: (a) Alterations to internal floor-to-floor heights to provide a uniform five storey street parapet height at a level of approximately 26.76m O.D. (approximately 20.56m above ground level) along both the Dawson Street and Nassau Street facades; (b) Omission of permitted rooftop plant and associated screening at sixth floor level and replacement with a proposed new sixth floor roof extension to provide an additional 1,574 sq.m (GFA) of office floor space at sixth floor level. The proposed roof extension at sixth floor level is set back to provide a north-; east- and south facing roof terrace and a separate west facing roof terrace at sixth floor level. The previously permitted building height is increased from a permitted roof parapet level of 32.175m O.D. to a proposed level 34.4m O.D. (increase of approximately 2.2m in height) together with provision of screened rooftop plant above (top of plant screen level varies from 36.8m to 37.0m O.D.); (c) Replacement of west facing terrace at second floor level and extension of the permitted office floor space in a westerly direction together with the extension of the permitted office floor-plates at third to fifth floor level in a similar fashion to ensure the upper levels at second to fifth floor levels align vertically with the permitted western facade at first floor level; (d) Replacement of southern, west facing terrace at fourth floor level and the extension of the permitted office floorplates at fourth and fifth floor level in a westerly direction in a manner that these levels align vertically with the permitted western facade at third floor level; (e) Extension of the office floorplate at fifth floor level in a southerly direction in a manner that it aligns vertically with the permitted fourth floor level below and in order to align the main service core of the building with the levels below together with the reconfiguration of the previous permitted roof terraces at revised fifth floor level; (f) Replacement of north facing terrace at fourth floor level and extension of the permitted office floorplate in a northerly direction in a manner that it aligns vertically with the permitted northern facade at third floor level; (g) Realignment and increase of the permitted setback from northern parapet at fifth floor level to align vertically with proposed new sixth floor level; (h) The proposed internal and external alterations (above) result in associated changes to the previously permitted elevations. In the interest of clarity, the proposed amendments would result in (a) an overall increase of floor space from an approved 22,268 sq.m (GFA) to 24,902 sq.m (GFA) - an increase of 2,634 sq.m (GFA); (b) an increase of 1,998 sq.m to the previously permitted office floor space from 11,861 sq.m (GFA) to 13,859 sq.m, and (c) an increase of approximately 317 sq.m (GFA) to the previously approved retail floor space from 7,473 sq.m (GFA) to 7,790 sq.m (GFA).

The proposed development will consist of external and internal amendments to a previously permitted development under DCC Reg. Ref. 3847/16 (ABP Ref. PL29S.248181) as subsequently amended by DCC Refs. 2625/18 and 2825/18. The proposed internal alterations include an increase in the previously approved basement, as permitted under DCC Ref. 2625/18 at -1 and -2 levels whereby the basement is extended at the south-eastern corner to provide an additional 252 sq.m (GFA) at -2 level and an additional 260 sq.m (GFA) at -1 level together with a reconfigured layout. The reconfigured layout at basement level -1 results in an increased quantum of floorspace and a revised layout of the previously approved Retail Unit No. 3. At ground floor level, a revised layout and reconfiguration is proposed on foot of the inclusion of the previously omitted Retail Unit 4 (occupied by Lemon Crepes). The previously approved office entrance/ lobby under DCC Ref. 2625/18 is proposed to be relocated to the south-eastern corner of the building, resulting in the omission of the previously approved Retail Unit No. 5 and the amalgamation/ reconfiguration of the previously approved Retail Unit No. 3. It is also proposed to relocate the proposed ESB sub-station; switch room and goods lift at ground floor level. Alteration to the first floor layout of Retail Unit no. 3 includes the relocation of the void above the previously permitted office foyer location to the south-eastern corner of the building. The proposed internal alterations associated with the relocation and reconfiguration of the main office entrance/ lobby and Retail Unit No. 3 result in external changes to the proposed eastern elevation. In the interest of clarity, the revised configuration/ layout of the basement will not result in any changes to the previously permitted quanta of car parking, bicycle parking and motorcycle spaces at 30, 170 and 9 spaces, respectively. The proposed amendments would result in (a) an overall increase of floorspace from an approved 22,268 sq.m (GFA) to 22,770 sq.m (GFA) - an increase of 502 sq.m (GFA); (b) a reduction of 134 sq.m to the previously permitted office floorspace from 11,861 sq.m (GFA) to 11,727 sq.m and (c) an increase of approximately 317 sq.m (GFA) to the previously approved retail floorspace from 7,473 sq.m (GFA) to 7,790 sq.m (GFA).

PERMISSION & RETENTION: For a change of use together with associated development and works, and retention permission for an external door, at Retail Units 2 and 3 at the recently completed development on the site comprising Nos. 60-63 Dawson Street and No. 3 Duke Lane (Hibernian House), Nos. 64-65 Dawson Street and Nos. 34-39 Nassau Street (Hibernian Corner), and Nos. 40-43 Nassau Street (Nassau House), Dublin 2. Permission is sought for development consisting of: (a) Modifications to circulation corridors and partitions at lower ground floor level between Retail Units 2 (Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 1,263 sqm) and 3 (GFA of 1,440 sqm), resulting in a minor increase in the floor area of Unit 2 and a minor reduction in the floor area of Unit 3; (b) The sub-division of Retail Unit 3 to provide two separate units, comprising Retail Unit 3 entirely at ground floor level and Unit 3A at ground and lower ground floor levels; (c) A change of use of Unit 3A from retail use to leisure, experiential leisure and recreational use including bar facilities and the sale and consumption of alcohol and food, together with associated internal alterations. The proposed Unit 3A will accommodate an indoor virtual golf facility at lower ground floor level and an associated reception area at ground floor level. The proposed facility incorporates 10 no. virtual experience 'bays', a guest lounge, a member's area, an ancillary licensed bar, restrooms and back of house areas at lower ground floor level; and, (d) The provision of fascia signage (measuring approximately 2685mm (length) x 696mm (height) x 50mm (depth)) comprising back-lit individual black lettering - 'Pitch. Modern Golf Club.' over the entrance to the proposed Unit 3A onto Dawson Street. Retention permission is sought for an existing ground floor level entrance to Unit 3A onto Dawson Street. The proposed amendments result in Retail Unit 2 having a revised total GFA of 1,358 sqm, Retail Unit 3 having a revised total GFA of 560 sqm and Leisure, Experiential Leisure and Recreational Unit 3A having a total GFA of 789 sqm.