Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development comprising amendments to previously permitted development, DCC Reg. Ref. 3024/18 as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4784/19, 4319/22, 5209/22, 5325/22 and 5391/22) at Harcourt Square, Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, no. 39 Harcourt Street (Protected Structure RPS no. 3541) and no. 40 Harcourt Street (Protected Structure RPS no. 3542), Dublin 2. There are no works proposed to the protected structures arising from this amendment application. The development will consist of: - Alterations to the southern elevation at first floor level above ESB substation to include a change from glazing to aluminium spandrel panels. - Alteration of material finish from stone to high quality aluminium rain screen cladding with granular stone finish at northwest corner (across 5 storeys) (northern and western elevations) of the building and northern elevation at third floor level. - Addition of fire escape door at ground level of the southern elevation. There are no changes proposed to the permitted footprint, height, scale and mass of the permitted development Reg. Ref. 3024/18, as amended.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for the development comprising amendments to previously permitted development DCC Reg. Ref. 3024/18, as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4784/19 and 4319/22, at Harcourt Square, Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, no. 39 Harcourt Street (Protected Structure RPS no. 3541) and no. 40 Harcourt Street (Protected Structure RPS no. 3542), Dublin 2. There are no works proposed to the protected structures arising from this amendment application. The development will consist of: - the removal of existing bus shelter and the provision of a new bus shelter (in a new location to the south), - amendments to permitted footpath and bus stop area to include realignment of public footpath and bus stopping area and all associated site development works. There are no changes proposed to the permitted footprint, height scale and mass of the permitted development Reg. Ref. 3024/18 as amended.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: - Removal of link between no. 40 and Block B of the permitted Harcourt Square scheme, including the removal of the associated staircase and lift to the rear; - Upgrade of the existing escape route to the rear of the no. 40, and reconfiguration of the permitted stair and lift core at the rear of no. 40, which connects to the landscaped courtyard to the rear; - Retaining and upgrading of the existing lift core and stair internally within no. 40, providing for new risers and accessible bathroom facilities, while also providing for a dedicated reception space at ground floor level; - Insertion of improved front door entry point for no. 40 from Harcourt Street, including the provision of welfare facilities, platform lift to lower ground floor and a dedicated plant area; - Removal of proposed internal connection between no. 39 and 40, including associated connection lifts and stairs, to maintain 39 and 40 as two separate standalone units; - Provision of additional accessible bathroom facilities and the provision of additional risers within no. 39; - Reconstruction of the roof of no. 40 to provide for an additional flat roof area with dedicated plant area; - Creation of dedicated welfare facilities and plant area at ground floor area in no. 39, including the relocation of existing facilities within no. 39 to minimise impacts upon decorative ceilings. The proposal will result in minor reduction in net internal floor areas.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for the development comprising amendments to previously permitted development DCC Reg. Ref. 3024/18, as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4784/19 and 4319/22, at Harcourt Square, Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, no. 39 Harcourt Street (Protected Structure RPS no. 3541) and no. 40 Harcourt Street (Protected Structure RPS no. 3542), Dublin 2. There are no works proposed to the protected structures arising from this amendment application. The development will consist of: -Alterations to the permitted western facade to provide for an increased provision of glazed panelling. -Revised entrance to the permitted commercial unit along the southern facade at ground floor level, providing for the removal of permitted signage and relocation of the entrance to sit flush with the external facade. There are no changes proposed to the permitted footprint, height, scale and mass of the permitted development Reg. Ref. 3024/18, as amended.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for amendments to previously permitted development, DCC Reg. Ref. 3024/18 at a site of 0.88 hectares located at Harcourt Square, Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, no. 39 Harcourt Street (a protected structure, RPS no. 3541), and no. 40 Harcourt Street (a protected structure, RPS no. 3542), Dublin 2. There are no works proposed to the protected structures arising from this amendment application. The proposed amendments will consist of: Minor increase of site area of c. 50 sq. m on western boundary allowing for amendments to the basement and floors above to include additional floorspace and revised circulation and ancillary areas., including provision of 26 no. motorcycle spaces (9 no. permitted), 6 no. additional cycle spaces and associated modifications to ventilation (at basement level and Ground Floor level); Additional sprinkler tank and pump room included at basement level -2; Enhanced bicycle parking access at Ground Floor to include 3no.dedicated bicycle lifts from Ground Floor to Basement; Proposed increase in height of steel gates to the vehicular ramp at Ground Floor onto Charlotte Way; Extension of the goods lift to serve roof plant levels; Reduction in size of double- height space to entrance 'B' (resulting in minor increase in floor area at 1st floor level); Minor increases in floorspaces across all levels, including the addition of a storey of floorspace on part of southern portion of site (c. 1,652 sq. m) at 8th floor level, including associated amendments to plant at roof levels (to include green roofs, solar panels and lift access and increase in the size of the plant rooms); Minor reduction in central atrium from 1st floor to 7th floor levels (including new staircase) and increase in floorspace; Minor modifications to the façade detail as a result of the additional floor level and other amendments (revised fenestration and underground car park entrance detail onto Charlotte Way); Proposed additional floorspace and new roof terrace proposed at 7th floor level (facing Harcourt Street) and 8th floor level (facing West) and revisions to permitted terraces at 4th floor to 6th floor levels; Reduction in roof glazing at 6th floor level (to result in minor increase in floor area); The revised layout will increase the overall Gross Floor Area from 37,160sq.m. to 40,579sq.m approx.; The proposed development includes all associated and ancillary works, site development works, and all hard and soft landscaping necessary to facilitate the proposed amendments.

Signage on the external elevations of the building comprising: the installation of a company sign at second floor level over the main building entrance facing Harcourt Street consisting of individually mounted internally illuminated steel framed letters and logo and the installation of a company sign at fourth floor level on the Charlotte Way elevation consisting of individually mounted internally illuminated steel framed letters and logo