Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for change of use from existing residential to administrative office use for an educational institution including the following: a) demolition of non-original WC block to the rear between ground and first floor levels and the associated changes to the rear facade, b) internal works, and c) installation of 2 no. rooflights.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Tottoria Trading Limited intend to apply for permission for development at 78 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 (D02 RX94), a protected structure (RPS 4440). The proposed development will consist of the change of use of 78 Leeson Street Lower from solely residential use to residential use and office use associated with the educational functioning of the Institute of Education. To facilitate the proposed uses, alterations are proposed to the protected structure as follows: Alterations to the existing basement plan to provide 1 no. 1 bed residential apartment unit and associated open space. Facilitative works to provide this unit include provision of new extended glazing at basement level fronting Leeson Street Lower, provision of an outdoor planting/ seating area at basement level fronting Leeson Street Lower on the existing basement level terrace, reconfiguration of the internal layout at ground floor level including the relocation of the toilet facility, and changes to the rear façade of the building at basement level to provide a new exterior glass door for access to the rear private amenity space associated with this unit. 1 no. cycle parking space associated with the residential apartment unit is provided as a secure lock up accessed from the provided rear private amenity space. Alterations to the existing ground floor plan to provide an enrolment/ reception office and tutorial/ conference room associated with the educational use of the Institute of Education. Facilitative works to provide this enrolment/ reception office and tutorial/ conference room space include the provision of 2 no. toilets, and the removal of an existing toilet to be replaced with a kitchen area. 5 no. bicycle parking spaces are provided within the rear private garden area at ground floor level. Alterations to the existing 1st floor plan to provide a tutorial support room and student services support area associated with the educational functioning of the Institute of Education. Facilitative works to provide this tutorial support room and student services support area include removal of 2 no. existing bathrooms and the demolition of a dividing wall, to be replaced with glass doors. Alterations to the existing 2nd floor plan to provide an admin support/ career guidance room and student services support area associated with the educational functioning of the Institute of Education. Facilitative works to provide this admin support/ career guidance room and student services support area include removal of 2 no. internal bathroom areas and the demolition of a non-original cantilever toilet to be replaced with a sliding sash window, and the demolition of a non-original partition wall and door to allow for a larger landing space. Alterations to the existing 3rd floor plan to provide a tutorial support room, admin support/ career guidance room and student services support area associated with the educational functioning of the Institute of Education. Facilitative works to provide this tutorial support room, admin support/ career guidance room and student services support area include the relocation of an existing bathroom area. 2 no. roof lights are proposed to the rear of the roofline, not visible from Leeson Street Lower. As part of the internal works to the protected structure existing balustrades associated with the original staircase through the building will be repainted and damaged or missing balustrades will be replaced. The staircase and handrails will be sanded and repainted. All window reveals will be sanded and repainted. All skirting and architraves will be maintained, sanded and repainted. Decorative coving and cornices will be brushed, cleaned and repainted by a conservation decorator.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at a site on Stable Lane, accessed off Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, adjacent to the Institute of Education campus building at 82 – 85 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, to the rear of 19 and 20 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2 (Protected Structure RPS Ref No’s. 6667 and 6668 respectively), and 79, 80 and 81 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 (Protected Structure RPS Ref No’s. 4441,4442 and 4443 respectively). The proposed development consists of: Part demolition and alteration of original and non-original building fabric associated with the existing double garage and adjoining building on site to provide a classroom facility (c. 59.8 sq.m), associated accessible toilet and shower room (c.9.1 sq.m) and attic storage space (c.19.4sq.m). The proposed development includes the internal and external modifications to the existing buildings including replacement roofs, new window & door joinery, internal & external re-plastering, the removal of a section of laneway wall, provision of a plaza area to the front of the development along the southern side of Stable Lane with railings and replacement gate replacing 2 no. existing private car parking spaces. The proposal also includes the removal of 1 no. existing private car parking space along the northern side of Stable Lane to provide cycle parking for 10 no. bicycles. The proposal includes for provision of plant, hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of c. 0.015ha.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at this site, on Stable Lane accessed off Lesson Street Lower, Dublin 2, adjacent to Hall Block (Institute of Education) and to the rear of Protected Structures No. 22 Pembroke Street Upper, D02 DH02 and 23 Pembroke Street Upper, D02 AK20 (RPS Ref. No.6670 and RPS Ref. No.6671 respectively). Development will consist of the change of use and part demolition of three existing single storey flat roof garages and storage (GIA 91.0 sqm) to ancillary administration office with accessible WC / shower and kitchenette (GIA 83.3 sqm) for the Institute of Education, 79-85 Lesson Street Lower, D02 PX56. The development will include internal modifications to existing building, new flat roof with skylights and solar panels, works to the Stable Lane elevation, and all ancillary works and services. These garages are within the curtilage of protected structures No. 22 Pembroke Street Upper, D02 DH02 and 23 Pembroke Street Upper, D02 AK20 (RPS Ref. No.6670 and RPS Ref. No.6671 respectively and are accessed via Stable Lane off Lesson Street Lower, Dublin 2.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Tottoria Trading Limited intends to apply for permission for development at 19-20 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XY48. No. 20 Leeson Street is a protected structure (RPS 4392). The proposed development will consist of the change of use of 19-20 Leeson Street Lower from Commercial Offices to Education use. No physical works are proposed as part of this development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Permission for development at 19-20 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02XY48 and the rear of 82-85 Leeson Street Lower, D02 PX56 (off Stable Lane). No. 20 Leeson Street is a protected structure (RPS 4392). The proposed development will consist of internal alterations to no. 19 Leeson Street Lower and no. 20 Leeson Street Lower, to facilitate the ancillary office and classroom requirements of the Institute of Education, and the provision of a new 4 storey extension, comprising classroom and ancillary space, to the rear of no. 19 and no 20 Leeson Street Lower (no. 20 being a Protected Structure), fronting Convent Place and bicycle parking to the rear of 82-85 Leeson Street Lower, accessed via Stable Lane, Leeson Street Lower. The proposal will provide 9 no. classrooms total across the existing buildings at 19 and 20 Leeson Street Lower and 4 storey extension. To facilitate the proposed development, minor alterations to no. 19 and 20 Leeson Street Lower are proposed, including the amendments and alterations to original and non-original building fabrics. Alterations to no. 20 (Protected Structure) include the removal and alteration of external/internal staircase elements to the rear of the building; alteration of the enclosed rear area element at basement level; new party wall opening connections at basement, ground and first floor; infill of one existing party wall opening at ground floor level; removal of non-original partitions at ground, first and second floor level; alterations to rear return layout at basement, ground and first floor level to provide office and toilet accommodation including the infill of an existing fire escape opening; removal of plant room element at return roof level and provision of a new hipped roof; break-out and provision of doors to the cross-walls at ground and first floor level; subdivision of front room at second floor level; alteration of layout at third floor level; enlargement of existing rooflight to provide AOV; cleaning and repointing of existing rear façade including the infill of a window opening, enlargement of an opening and provision of replacement timber sash windows at third floor level; re-rendering of rear return and other minor ancillary works. The proposed internal alterations to no. 19 and no. 20 Leeson Street will provide for: Lobby areas, a staff kitchen student lockers, a classroom and 2 no. toilets at basement level. A reception, classroom, break out room and 2 no. toilets at ground floor level, 2 no. classrooms, a breakout room and an office at first floor level. 2 no. offices, a classroom and a breakout room at second floor level and 2 no. tutorial rooms and 2 no. toilets at third floor level. The proposed new 4 storey extension will provide for: A classroom, 4 no. toilets, accessible lift, stairs, link to no.19, bicycle and bin storage areas and a landscaped courtyard area to the rear of no. 20 Leeson Street at ground floor level. A classroom, breakout room and 3 no. toilets at first floor level and ancillary lift, and stairs. A classroom, lobby areas, 3 no. toilets and ancillary lift, and stairs at second floor level. A classroom, break out space ancillary lift and stairs and 3 no. toilets at third floor level. A link is provided connecting the proposed extension to the rear of no. 19 Leeson Street Lower at ground, first and second floor level. The proposal includes for hard and soft landscaping, solar panels at roof level of no. 19, bicycle parking (at 19&20 and at Stable Lane), platform lift to basement at front elevation of no. 19, and all other associated site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of approx. 546m2.