Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the refurbishment and change of use of the 5-storey (4-storey over basement) terraced property, from office use to 4no. 1 bedroom residential units and 1no. garden. The works will comprise construction of a small single storey extension at ground floor level to the rear (3m2) including a new metal framed window; new doors to the side serving a bin store accessed off Fitzwilliam Court; replacement of a modern dormer window with fire automatic opening vent; minor repairs, cleaning and re-pointing of brickwork to the front and rear facades; cleaning and repointing of the granite steps and string course to the front; minor repairs, refurbishment and re-painting of ironwork to railings and balconettes; 1no. new balconette, refurhisment of original windows and doors to include slim line acoustic double glazing and repairworks to the chimneys, rain water goods and roof (to include re-slating). Internal works will comprise changes to the internal layout refurbishment of ceilings and plasterwork; refurbishment of staircase and refurbishment of joinery as indicated. Permission is also sought for all associated site development works.

The proposed development will consist of the following: (i) demolition of existing (335.33sq.m) two-storey over basement mews building to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square (D02 YR89); (ii) construction of a four-storey over basement apartment development comprising 5 no.1bedroom apartments and 3 no. 2 bedroom apartments. Vehicular access will be provided via Fitzwilliam Court and pedestrian access will be provided via Kingram Place. Private amenity space is provided for proposed apartments in the form of private balconies and patios; (iii) provision of 10 no. bicycle parking spaces and 1 no. accessible car parking spaces at ground floor level; (iv) removal of modern concrete pillar to pedestrian access to Kingram Place and replacement with a modified pedestrian access; and (v) landscaping, drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Permission for (a) Third and fourth floor extensions to existing dwelling at no. 1 Pembroke Place to provide additional habitable accommodation and roof garden including installation of lift, stair access and storage unit partly within the existing curtilage of Mews 2 Pembroke Place; (b) associated alterations to roof structure of existing dwelling at Mews 2 Pembroke Place, including part second, third and fourth floor extensions to facilitate the proposed extension to no.1 Pembroke Place; (c) ground floor extension to front of Mews 2 Pembroke Place including re-orientation of its main entrance door; (d) all associated plot boundary adjustments, elevational alterations and site development works to both existing dwellings at no. 1 Pembroke Place and Mews 2 Pembroke Place, Dublin 2.

Planning permission is sought at Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, D02 RF20 (Protected Structures RPS Ref. 2924 and 2825) for minor alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3346/15) which permitted a change of use from language school to office use, refurbishment and modifications to all levels and the construction of 1 no. 3-storey over basement mews house to the rear of Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square. The proposed development in this application relates only to the 2 no. four-storey over basement Georgian buildings at Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square and will consist of the following: (i) demolition of non-original single storey extension to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square; (ii) provision of new external courtyard and planted area to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square and alterations to existing outdoor area at No. 30 Fitzwilliam Square; (iii) removal of non-original internal partitions over multiple levels of Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square; (iv) provision of new internal partition walls and doors over all levels; (v) blocking up of existing internal accessways between Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square at basement, first, second and third floor levels; (vi) 1 no. internal accessway between Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square will be maintained at basement levels and 1 no. internal accessway between Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square will be maintained at lower ground floor level; (vii) provision of 1 no. window at ground floor level and replacement of non-original window to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square with timber framed window to match existing; (viii) existing one over one single glazing to original sashes at first floor level of No. 30 Fitzwilliam Square to be replaced to match existing; (ix) structural repair works, including the repair of the existing structure to dormers at roof level; strengthening of the existing suspended timber floors, repair of external brickwork and fire protection measures (including fire upgrading to existing suspended timber floor throughout); (x) weather proofing of entrance steps; (xi) repointing of front facade brickworks; (xii) refurbishment of existing historic fabric, including natural slate roofing, windows, ironwork, plasterwork, fireplaces and staircases; (xiii) existing drainage to be fully refurbished, including new pipework and new cast iron rainwater goods as required; and (xiv) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURES: For development at this site, 28 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2 D02 XF88 and 28 Kingram Place, Dublin 2 D02 YE86 Protected Structures. Works to the main house include the demolition of extensions to the rear at ground and first floor. The removal of internal partitions and screens at first and second floors and a new opening between the ground floor reception rooms. Alterations to basement layout and partial excavation of basement floor for services. Alterations to the internal layout of rooms at ground floor return, first floor return, second floor and third floor. Construction of a sunroom at ground floor rear with a balcony at first floor return level and access steps to the rear garden. The removal and replacement of a number of non-original window sashes and the reinstatement of the window to the stairs. New french doors from first floor return to new balcony. Repointing of the brick facades front and rear. Reinstatement of a leaded fanlight to the front door. The insertion of bathrooms and a kitchen with associated services. New mechanical and electrical services with underfloor heating at ground floor level and heat pump with external unit. The addition of solar panels to the roof. Works to the mews include the change of use of the first floor to a one-bedroom flat, ancillary to the main house. The replacement of the roof with the inclusion of a roof light at ridge level and solar panels. New windows and doors. New kitchen and bathroom with associated mechanical and electrical services. Removal of cement render to north elevation and repointing of brick and stone to front and rear.

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.