Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of the conservation and refurbishment of the existing Pathology Block, one of the buildings included in the National Concert Hall (NCH) Complex, located on Hatch Street Upper. The development includes the change of use of the former UCD School of Medicine to the Learning and Participation function of the NCH. The total floor area of the development is approx. 1401 msq. The Pathology Block, link structure and adjacent Butler Wing (South) are designated Protected Structures within the NCH complex (Reference RPS 2425). The conservation and refurbishment works to the Pathology Block will include a new public entrance to the existing link structure on Hatch Street Upper to provide universal access, 2no. recital spaces, 5no. workshop spaces, offices, new sanitary facilities and additional ancillary support and plant accommodation. The existing sandstone facade and chimney stack to Hatch Street will be cleaned, repaired and conserved. Existing brickwork shall be repointed where necessary. Refurbishment work will include the conservation and repair of existing external windows, doors, roof lights and upgrading of the existing slate roof, including removal of some asbestos slates, and rainwater goods and all minor/repair work. The existing glazing will be retained where possible and works will include installation of slim-line glazing in the two recital rooms and percussion workshops. Secondary glazing will be installed internally to 5no. of the windows of the main recital space. 5no. casement windows will be replaced with new timber sliding sashes, to match the windows on Hatch Street Upper. New heating, ventilation and cooling plant is to be located internally in the first floor area of the West Range, with associated louvres to the roof lantern and condensers in the courtyard garden, new floor and removal of walls and staircase. 2no. window openings are to be adapted, and 2no. new opes to provide fire escape doors on the west elevation. The existing access gate will be relocated to the north. Walls and partitions to be removed to facilitate Workshops 3, 4 and 5 and office 2. Blocked up opes to be reused with new doors and windows to the courtyard. The existing flat roofed timber clad structure over the granite bridge linking the Pathology Block and the Butler Wing is to be removed and the bridge returned to its original condition. A lime render application is proposed on the east elevation facing the Butler Wing. The flat roof and north wall of the link structure to be removed and rebuilt, to accommodate new entrance space, toilet facilities. Internal steps and a platform lift will facilitate universal access to the existing ground floor of the Butler Wing South. The rear wall is to be rebuilt 2.4 meters to the north to accommodate 2 no. universally accessible toilets on the Pathology Block ground floor and the ground floor of the Butler Wing South. In order to facilitate the proposed development, the following demolitions are required: Block A - A 75sqm vacant repair workshop with a flat roof and pre cast concrete coping. Block B - A 9sqm vacant lock-up store of modern blockwork construction, partly rendered. Block C - A 33msq single storey lean-to structure and redundant plant and ducts located to the north side of the Pathology Block to re-instate two high level windows. Block D - An existing 5sqm concrete lean-to shed in the courtyard - housing redundant plant equipment. Block E - An existing 6sqm timber frame enclosure in the courtyard. Modern 1990s mezzanine 141sqm first floor and staircase housing vacant offices. 28sqm timber gallery and stairs. 109sqm Link Structure to include flat roof and rear wall. The external works will comprise hard and soft landscaping, including measures to protect the three mature lime trees, lighting, new steps and gently sloped inclines to facilitate universal access to the proposed new entrance, new folding gates to Hatch Street Upper to replace the existing section of infill railings, 4 bicycle stands (8 bicycles), replacement of existing drainage lines, provision of SUDS features and all associated ancillary drainage and site works on a site area of circa. 0.2628 hectares. The development has been screened for both Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE The conservation, refurbishment and upgrade of the existing National Concert Hall (NCH) buildings including: the former University Building's Butler north-east and south-cast wings and the central Butler main entrance block (c.1914); the former Exhibition Hall buildings (c.1865) including the south range, the main auditorium, the John Field and Carolan rooms; the former UCD Medical Library and north range. The total floor area of the existing buildings, subject of this planning application, is 16,560sqm. The development includes a new three storey over basement extension to the west of the existing auditorium, ante space and Carolan Room (3610sqm), the insertion of a new floor to both the Studio Space (226sqm) and the former Medical Library (662sqm) and a new two storey atrium extension linking the Butler building to. the central 1865 block (336m) and an extension to the basement under the main auditorium (873sqm). The overall area of the proposed development is 20,869sqm (4295sqm basement and 16,574sqm above ground) The main buildings and boundary walls, the subject of application are designated Protected Structures within the NCH complex (Ref: RPS 2425). Adjacent protected structures include the Real Tennis Court (Ref: RPS 2426) and Iveagh House (Department of Foreign Affairs) and Iveagh Gardens, including stone garden folly (Ref. RPS 7791). In order to facilitate proposed development, the following demolitions are required: 1042sqm two storey former Anatomy Block (c.1884 with c.1930 modifications) plus 332sqm. of ancillary extensions; 116sqm two storey (1981) plant room with associated roof plant to the rear of the main auditorium; 65sqm two storey (2016) temporary stair block to the rear of the 1865 building 250sqm three storey over basement (c.1995) sanitary accommodation extension to the rear of Butler north-east wing including existing bridge link structure at first floor level; Removal of an internal fire stair core (1981) located to the west of the John Field Room; Removal of escape stairs (1981) from the auditorium within the south range; Removal of existing (c.1960) external fire escape stairs between Butler building and 1865 block; Removal of a section of the basement (c.1914) under the existing carpark to the front of the south wings of Butler building; Removal of several internal modern interventions throughout the buildings. The existing limestone façade to Earlsfort terrace will be cleaned and conserved. The existing rendered and partly rendered masonry walls to the elevations of the 1865 former exhibition hall buildings shall be repaired re-rendered as appropriate. Refurbishment work will include the conservation and repaired existing external windows, doors, roof lights and upgrading - restoration and repair of existing slate roof and rainwater goods, proposed removal of existing bitumen roof covering to the auditorium and John Field room roof structures and replacement with metal standing seam roof finish and new rooflights. Any existing original external glazing will be retained where possible and works will include the upgrade of glazing to some areas. The window openings of the main auditorium shall reopened and a secondary glazing shall be installed externally to the existing windows. The same window treatment is proposed for the NSO rehearsal space (former UCD medical library) The works include complete replacement of all mechanical and electrical services and the provision of solar panels and heat pumps. This application includes minor modifications to the former Pathology Building, previously permitted development (Reg. Ref 4975/23). The modifications include: The provision of a roof light in the link structure; The re-ordering of the link structure layout to include changing places facility; Removal of 1 no. tree from the existing landscaped area fronting onto Hatch Street; Amendments to the external entrance ramp and steps. The external works will comprise of hard and soft landscaping, including measures to protect the existing trees, lighting, new steps, ramps and gently sloped inclines to facilitate universal access to the proposed new entrance, provision of café terrace areas for outdoor dining, 84 no. Sheffield bicycle stands (168 bicycles) plus 8 no. cargo bicycle stands, upgrade of existing foul and surface water drainage lines, provision of SUDS features and all associated ancillary drainage, bin storage, screened mechanical Plant areas and all associated site works on a site area of circa 1.3 hectares. The service vehicle access gate off Hatch Street will be moved further east to accommodate safer access. The development has been screened for both Appropriate Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment. A Basement Impact Assessment and Architectural Heritage Impact assessment has been carried out.

IPUT plc. Intends to apply for planning permission to amend a previously permitted development (DCC Reg Ref 4077/23) at a site comprising Deloitte House, 29 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 (formerly Teach Earlsfort/Earlsfort House) and Garryard House (formerly 25-28) Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 (and including a 2-level carpark to the rear of both office blocks). The site abuts No. 24 Earlsfort Terrace (a Protected Structure). The proposed development includes the following elements: Changes to all permitted facades, including changes to façade design, solid-to-void rhythm & proportion, materials, door relocations etc (with associated internal layout changes); Changes to the northern elevation including omission of a permitted colonnade on Hatch Street Upper and associated change to building footprint; Facade moved north by 1000mm at Level 07 & 08; Omission of a mezzanine level (at Basement -1); Change of use (c.300 sq. m.) at Lower Ground Floor (from stairs/wc/parking to staff wellness suite); Additional roof terrace at Level 5 (facing north & east), with associated landscaping; Relocation of ESB sub-station (from Earlsfort Terrace to the western facing façade); Relocation and enlargement of permitted café (now to be accessed from Hatch Street Upper); and parapet lowered at 7th Floor setback. There will be a slight reduction in overall floorspace (from c.30,955 sq. m to c. 30,945 sq. m) with no change in the permitted overall height.

Planning permission for development at a site comprising Deloitte House, 29 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 (formerly Teach Earlsfort/Earlsfort House) and Garryyard House (formerly 25-28) Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 and including a 2 level carpark to the rear of both office blocks. The site abuts No 24 Earlsfort Terrace ( a protected structure). The intention is to demolish all existing structures on the site and to construct an exemplar replacement building, predominantly office workshop along with a dedicated arts & cultural facility incorporating a retail cafe. Demolition - the demolition of the existing office buildings (c.9,829m2 including basements) comprising a 7 storey (+basement) office block (Deloitte House), fronting onto Hatch Street Upper and Earlsfort Terrace (c.24.18m high + setback plant), an adjoining 5 storey & basement office block (Garryyard House), fronting onto Earlsfort Terrace (c. 17.55m high & setback plant), and a 2 level car park (c. 2,474m2) to the rear of both office blocks. Construction: the construction of a single new office development (c.31,577m2) on the site of the demolished structures, accommodating a dedicated arts & cultural facility (c. 464m2 including a retail cafe). The proposed development will range in height from 2 storeys to the south (facing protected structures along Earlsfort Terrace/Adeladie Road), through setback floors of 6 and 7 storeys to an 8 and 9 storey setback level towards the north/northeast of the site (facing Hatch Street Upper and Earlsfort Terrace), giving an upper parapet height of c.36,855m above ground (with roof plant above). The scheme includes external terraces facing south (at 3rd, 6th, 8th and 9th storey), facing east (at 6th 7th and 8th storey) facing north (at 8th storey) and a pedestrian colonnade onto the Hatch Street Upper frontage. The existing 130 car space will reduce to 20 spaces, accommodated at basement level, accessed off Earlsfort Terrace. 350 bicycle spaces will be provided (including cargo bike and accessible spaces). The proposed development includes associated plant, landscaping and ancillary development and site works above and below ground, including realignment/resurfacing works to parts of the public footpaths boundary the site (along Hatch Street Upper and Earlsfort Terrace).

Permission to amend the permitted development at No. 1 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 (Reg. Ref. 3136/23) (now incorporating No's 5-7 Albert Terrace, Dublin 2) (Site 1) and to apply for associated development at No. 13 Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1 (the former Salvation Army building - Site 2). Site. 1 (1 Adelaide Road/5-7 Albert Terrace): The development will consist of amendments to Reg. Ref.3136/23 and additional development, including the following elements: Set back in facade line facing Albert Place West at levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and terrace above (resulting in a reduction of c. 95 sq m of permitted office space); infilling of a void at level 6 (creating an additional c. 60 sq m of office space at level 7); Increase of footpath width on Albert Place West; Additional planting and landscaping on Albert Place West and on Albert Terrace; Setback of the external service entrance off Albert Place West; Introduction of opaque glass fins at 45-degree angle within external façade depth in facade to Albert Place West at levels 1, 2 and 3; Changes to planting on 4th Floor terrace facing Albert Place West; Change of use (from community to office of c. 378 sq m within the main Level -1 basement (with a portion of this community use to relocate to Site 2 (see below); Reduction in basement footprint and lowering (by 1.5m) of part of the Level -2 basement; changes to landscaping in the central sunken courtyard; Separate fire-fighting lift and passenger lifts to the main core, and change to facade line of glazing to west elevation at ground floor level; Change in site boundary to include No's 5-7 Albert Terrace (to be used to accommodate artists/writers in residence); Single-storey Ground Floor extensions (c.20 sq m in total) to the rear of No's. 5-7 Albert Terrace (with roof-terrace above), new window in south gable of No 7 and creation of a community garden at the corner of Albert Terrace and Albert Place West. The amendments will result in an overall increase in gross internal areas on the site of c. 114 sq m (with no changes to upper roof level or to overall height of the development permitted under Reg. Ref 3136/23). Site 2 (13 Abbey Street Lower): The development will consist of a change of use of No. 13 Abbey Street Lower (currently vacant - c, 345 sq m) and associated external yard (c. 32 sq m) from hostel/church hall to community use (to accommodate the relocated portion of the community/cultural floorspace previously permitted within No. 1 Adelaide Road). The application does not propose any works to No. 13 Abbey Street Lower.

Permission for minor amendments to planning grant reg ref: 3180/19 for external signage. The proposed amendment comprises of replacement of permitted 1no. High level sign on the east elevation with an illuminated high level sign 2m wide x 1.5m high at the same location.