Planning precedent report

Permission to demolish single storey rear extension, & construct single storey & 2 storey rear extension, and associated works.

Single-storey and first-floor extension to the rear.

The proposed development seeks to amend a permission granted under Reg. Ref. 3791/20 and will consist of the installation of an internal sign with illuminated lettering located above the over-door glazing to the pedestrian entrance to Block C from Magennis Place (located along the buildings western elevation at ground floor level) and the installation of an external wall mounted (internally illuminated) sign projecting perpendicular to the building façade with a black painted metal finish (located along the buildings western elevation at ground floor level).

The development will consist of: change of use of existing Block C (4 storeys over 2 basement levels), from education use to office and gym use (change of use of c. 2,005 sq m at basement level -1, Ground, First, Second and Third floors - no changes are proposed at lower basement level (level -2)); development of signage at the Magennis Place elevation; development of roof terraces on the second and third floor flat-roof levels (on the northern part of the site) to serve the office use; and ancillary works including landscaping. Basement level -1 will contain the gym (c. 351 sq m) and shower and changing facilities for the office use (c. 85 sq m). The office use (c. 1,525 sq m (excluding the associated shower and changing facilities at basement level -1)) will be located at Ground, First, Second and Third floor levels. Cycle parking for both uses will be provided at ground floor level (c. 44 sq m). Access will be via Magennis Place. No additional car parking spaces are proposed.

Change Of Use from "office" to "educational" use.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises of the repair and refurbishment of the existing 21 no. sash window frames to the front elevation of 51-54 Pearse Street (south facing facade at the basement, ground, first and second floor levels) including replacement of the single glasss panes with slim-glaze double glazing units and all associated development work.