Planning precedent report

Permission for modifications to planning permission granted for a 5-9 storey 142 no. bedroom hotel under Ref. 3609/20 (ABP-309215-21) to facilitate its reconfiguration as a 105-suite aparthotel. Proposed modifications to facilitate the 105-suite aparthotel include the following: Basement: - Internal reconfigurations at permitted basement level to provide revised plant areas and spa/wellness area; Ground floor: - Alterations to the rear of the ground floor of no. 162 Capel Street, providing access to the aparthotel and an enclosed events space in this location; - Relocation of bicycle parking from basement level to ground floor with access to same from the laneway located on Strand Street Little; - General layout modifications to the reception/restaurant/bar area; Upper floors: - Internal reconfigurations from first to eight floor to facilitate 105 no. aparthotel suites and ancillary services areas; - Build out of setback at fifth to eight floors levels on western elevation (rear of Capel Street) and northern elevation (rear of Strand Street Little); -Part build out of set back at fifth and sixth floor levels on eastern elevation; - Inclusion of private glazed balconies on the southern side at seventh floor level; Amendments to facade at street level, including the provision of retractable awnings on both the Capel Street and Strand Street Little frontages; Amendments to fenestration at all levels; All associated amendments to plant, site works and services.

Planning permission for development to include demolition of buildings and redevelopment of partly vacant site for hotel with ancillary bar/cafe lobby fronting Capel Street/ Strand Street Little junction and shop in 162 Capel Street. The development consists of the following:- -Demolition of 33-36 Strand Street Little (Working Men's Club) and buildings to the rear of the shop at 162 Capel Street; -Construction of a 5 to 9-storey over basement mixed use development with setbacks at 5th and 7th floor levels from the Capel Street and Little Strand Street frontages; -Internal reconfiguration of No.162 Capel Street with retail unit at ground floor and hotel accommodation on the floors above, linked into the new building at 1st and 2nd and 3rd floor levels; -Basement level accommodating staff facilities, meeting room, admin office, store, toilets, plant rooms, gym, linen store, bicycle parking and basement to shop in No. 162 Capel Street; -Ground floor accommodating hotel reception and foyer accessed from Strand Street Little; Hotel dining, kitchen, toilets; Licensed cafe/ bar lobby front Capel Street / Strand Street Little; Service yard; Shop unit in no.162 Capel Street; bin store, ESB substation, generator and switchroom accessed from side lane off Strand Street Little; -1st to 8th floors accommodating 142 no. hotel bedrooms and ancillary facilities with set back at 1st floor rear, screened plant enclosure at 5th floor recess level and 7th floor rear; -Signage and all associated site works and services.

Permission for modifications to planning permission granted under Ref. 3609/20 (ABP-309215-21) to facilitate reconfiguration as a 105-suite aparthotel at 162-164a (inclusive) Capel Street and 33-36 (inclusive) Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. Proposed modifications include the following: Basement o Internal reconfigurations at permitted basement level to include revisions to plant and inclusion of a wellness lounge with sauna; Ground Floor o Alterations to the rear of the ground floor of No.162 Capel Street, providing access to the aparthotel and an enclosed courtyard/events space in this location; o Relocation of bicycle parking from basement level to ground floor with access to same from the laneway located on Strand Street Little; o Relocation of ESB substation to provide direct access to the substation from Strand Street Little; o Internal reconfigurations at ground floor to include 2 no. meeting rooms and dedicated co-working space; o General layout modifications to the reception/restaurant/bar area to activate the street frontage; o Inclusion of a serving hatch from the bar/restaurant area fronting Capel Street; Upper Floors o Internal layout changes from first to eight floor to facilitate 105 no. aparthotel suites and ancillary service areas in lieu of 142 no. hotel bedrooms; o The aparthotel suites include 23 no. interlinkable rooms; o Build out of setback to building line at fifth to eight floor levels on western elevation (rear of Capel Street) and northern elevation (rear of Strand Street Little); o Part build out of setback at fifth to eight floor levels on eastern elevation; o Inclusion of private glazed balconies on the southern side at seventh floor level; Amendments to façade at street level, including the provision of retractable awnings on both the Capel Street and Strand Street Little frontages; Amendments to façade above street level to include brick at 1st to 4th floor and cladding at 5th to 8th floor; Amendments to fenestration at all levels; Installation of solar PV panels at roof level; • All associated amendments to plant, site works and services.

The development will consist of restaurant signage on the southern elevation onto Strand Street Little and on the eastern elevation onto Capel Street and aparthotel entrance signage located on Strand Street Little.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Modifications to existing 3 storey over basement licenced premises (a Protected Structure), as follows: - New staircase from ground floor to basement. - General minor internal layout alterations at each level. (including bar and toilet configurations and new dumb waiter connecting all floors). - New kitchen at 2nd floor level (and associated vent duct concealed in roof valley).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. CHANGE OF USE. We, Michael and Teresa Conway Trust, intend to apply for planning permission for development at No. 1-3 Ormond Quay Upper and No’s 1-3a Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 and White Lime Court, Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. The site contains 1 Ormond Quay Upper, a protected structure under RPS Ref.: 6075. The site is partly located within the Capel Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development comprises of the following: • The change of use of the ground floor and basement of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, from office to café / restaurant use (c. 272 sq.m), including the formation of a new corner entrance and associated signage zones at ground floor level on the corner of Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) and Capel Street (east elevation), and associated internal alterations and reconfiguration works; • The refurbishment of the existing office accommodation at first to third floor levels of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, including conservation-led repairs to external and internal fabric and general repair and conservation works; • The refurbishment and upgrade of the existing offices at Nos. 2–3 Ormond Quay Upper and 1-3a Strand Street Little, referred to as Blocks B and C, including a roof extension at Level 05 of 181 sq.m fronting Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) to provide a new penthouse office level, the insertion of a glazed roof light at Level 01 to the office space below, and alteration to the existing atrium / lightwell to the upper levels, associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of internal layouts, and the enhancement and repairs of the existing entrance on the south elevation from Ormond Quay Upper, including new glazed sliding entrance doors with glazed screen over and incorporating signage zones, and new glazing to sidelight windows; • The replacement of the existing façade on the north elevation at Nos. 1-3a Strand Street Little, including the replacement of the existing gate opening at ground floor level with new glazed entrance, and it is proposed to extend the third floor level by 42 sq.m; • Reconfiguration of the basement level, including the removal of the existing car parking spaces and access ramp, and the introduction of new plant areas, staff welfare facilities (showers, lockers and accessible WC), back-of-house space, and associated preparation area for the café/restaurant unit. • Provision of 38 no. secure cycle spaces within the existing single storey standalone building within White Lime Court; • All associated and ancillary works, including installation of PV panels at roof level, the rationalisation of building services and plant, reorganisation, consolidation, and upgrade of the existing telecommunications equipment including installation of 6 no. additional antenna at roof level.