Planning precedent report

The application relates to development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. The proposed development involves the replacement of existing plant on the roof of the seven-storey office building and provision of additional rooftop plant, all within an extended rooftop plant enclosure screen (leading to an increase in the plant screen area from c.307m2 to c.458m2). The extended rooftop plant screen will match the c.28.925m height of the existing plant screen. The application includes all associated and ancillary development and site works above and below ground.

Proposed works at Unit 40, Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, consisting of the following principal elements 1. Change of use from Restaurant use to Medical use 2. Erection of new, backlit, external signage over shopfront. This application relates to a proposed development within an SDZ Planning Scheme area, North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock.

PERMISSION for changes to the existing façade, including the fascia and signage with new pressed dibond panel with cut out letters and LED pods inside to illuminate 10mm white opal perspex letters Owen Reilly inserted into cut out area, with matching black vinyl applied directly to glazing left and right to give the effect of pilasters framing the shopfront, with 1nr 65 inch digital display screen mounted inside the existing glazing, 2nr freestanding LED lit property display units located inside the existing glazing, and removal of an existing projected sign, all at Unit 3, Forbes Street Grand Canal Dock. Dublin 2.

Planning permission is sought for development under the planning scheme for the north lotts and grand canal dock strategic development zone for alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3648/18) which consisted of the demolition of an existing single storey building and the construction of an eight-storey mixed-use development. The development proposed in this application will consist of the following: (i) provision of 1 no. additional floor of office space with a louvred screened rooftop plant enclosure to the previously approved eight-storey development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3648/18). The amendments will result in a nine-storey building; and (ii) internal and external alterations to previously approved development under Reg. Ref. DSDZ3648/18 including the following: (a) extension of lift and stair core to serve the additional floor level; (b) proposed balconies to first to seventh floor levels to be reduced in size and confined to the northern extent of the eastern façade fronting onto Cardiff Lane; (c) proposed eighth floor level to be part set back with fixed aluminium framed glazing to boardroom with 250mm deep external aluminium mullions and to be provided with a balcony with galvanised steel bars to balustrade; (d) previously approved louvred screens to eastern elevation to be omitted and replaced with aluminium framed glazing and metal mesh inserts; (e) provision of rear external fire escape stairs; and (f) drainage and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.

Permission is sought for development under the Planning Scheme for the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone for alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3648/18) which consisted of the demolition of an existing single storey building and the construction of a new eight-storey mixed-use development, comprising retail/café use (69.5sq.m), with new shop front, at ground floor level and office space (702sq.m) on above ground floor levels, with terraces/balconies and staff facilities on each floor. The development proposed in this application will consist of the following: (i) construction of 2 no. additional floors of office space to the previously approved eight-storey development under Reg. Ref. DSDZ3648/18, with a louvred screened rooftop plant enclosure. The amendments will result in a ten-storey building; and (ii) internal and external alterations to previously approved development under Reg. Ref. DSDZ3648/18 including the following: (a) extension of lift and stair core to serve areas to each additional floor level; (b) proposed balconies to first to eighth floor levels to be reduced in size and confined to the northern extent of the eastern façade fronting onto Cardiff Lane; (c) proposed penthouse level to be part set back with fixed aluminium framed glazing to boardroom with 250mm deep external aluminium mullions and to be provided with a balcony with steel railings balustrade; (d) previously approved louvred screens to eastern elevation to be omitted and replaced with aluminium framed glazing and metal mesh inserts; (e) provision of rear external fire escape stairs; and (f) drainage and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.

Permission for development at this site (c. 0.52 Ha), at 4-5 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, and otherwise bounded generally by Hibernian Road to the east, Misery Hill to the south, Cardiff Lane to the west, and 37-42 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay to the north. The proposed development comprises the refurbishment of an existing 6-7 storey office building for continued office use, including the following ancillary and associated works: Creation of c. 253 sq m additional gross floor office area resulting from the proposed alteration to the Cardiff Lane building entrance area and infilling of existing voids at mezzanine level; Insertion of a new public café space (c.80 sq m) within the ground floor lobby area inside the Misery Hill building entrance; Landscape enhancement works at Misery Hill, including planters, seating and associated hardscaping; Landscape enhancement works at Cardiff Lane, including demolition of the stepped entrance and terrace, to lower the existing building entrance to street level; New building entrance at Cardiff Lane, c.9m high, with 1no. new glass revolving door, 2no. single escape doors and bicycle ramp entrance to basement. Associated demolition and replacement of the existing curtain wall façade at Cardiff Lane entrance level with new selected cladding panels; Replacement of existing double door and curtain walling adjacent to the new Cardiff Lane entrance, to include lowered door level and installation of stepped landing; New lightwell to the basement at Cardiff Lane; Replacement of the existing curved façade at Misery hill with new façade to include 1no. recessed glass revolving door, 2no. single escape doors and 1no. double door, and new selected cladding panels; Replacement of 1no. existing single door with new double door entrance on the north building elevation; 2no. new single door entrances on the east building elevation and removal of external ground level vent, adjacent to Hibernian Road; Demolition and infill of existing skylight at Level 1; Replacement of the soffit aluminium cladding along Cardiff Lane, Hibernian Road and Misery Hill with new selected cladding panels; Construction of a new demountable flood defence system along Cardiff Lane; Reduction of existing basement car parking from 149no. spaces to 35no. spaces; Provision of 423no. bicycle spaces within reconfigured basement, 26no. bicycle spaces at ground level; Replacement of 5no. existing doors with similar and installation of soft and hard landscaping, including glazed screen, to existing level 6 terrace; Installation of new roof plant (2no. energy centres) and corresponding increase in plant screening by 1m in height. Associated relocation eastwards by c.1.5m of plant screening along the eastern edge of No.4 Grand Canal Square. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.