Planning precedent report

The proposed development seeks design revisions to the residential scheme subject of extant permission DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20 (the 'parent permission' - as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3273/20, DSDZ3554/20 & DSDZ2132/21) comprising: -i) Block AB (Basement): Localised reconfigurationof the basement layout including: Omission of sprinkler tank room and associated periscope vent to be replaced by 36no. bicycle parking spaces; Omission of sprinkler pump room to be replaced by additional Facilities Management Area (storage); Reconfiguration of the layout of the permitted Facilities Management Area; Relocation of 1no. car parking space; Adjustments to ESB Sub-station and switch room onto Sheriff Street Upper and associated elevational changes; ii) Block AB: Reduction in height of the continuous balconies frame onto Grainger Walk; Adjustment in the layout and size of the Tenant Amenity Area including reduction in height of revolving door, omission of door into Block AB Courtyard and inclusion of Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) Periscope into Block AB Courtyard and associated adjustment to adjacent private terrace (Unit 112, Glazier House); Addition of slider doors to permitted café / restaurant unit, Relocation of private entrance to Unit 015, Mariner Hall from Block AB Courtyard; Adjustment to the location of the ESB Sub-station door onto Alexandra Terrace; iii) Block DE: Omission of windows within controlled passageway to Block DE Communal area; iv) Roof Level Block AB & DE: Minor adjustment to 1no. stair / lift core projection (Block AB only relocation of a window); Addition of plant elements including a generator (Block DE only), smoke chimneys, screening and lightening conductors (Block) DE only); v) Bin Store: Adjustment to the size of the bin store and associated elevational changes located in the communal area of Block DE. The scheme is as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3273/20, DSDZ3554/20 & DSDZ2132/21). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Permission at a site (c.1.55 Ha) at City Block 3 and Northbank House, Sheriff Street Upper, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Nos. 7-10 Mayor Street Upper to the south, Nos. 1-14 New Wapping Street to the west, and existing Northbank House, Alexandra Terrace and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks design revisions to the residential scheme subject of extant permission DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20 (the ‘parent permission’ – as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3273/20 and DSDZ3554/20), comprising an increase of the resident amenity area at ground and first floor level in permitted Block 3B1 from c.697 sqm gross floor area to c.749.8 sqm gross floor area, achieved by the omission of 1 no. residential unit at ground floor and the extension of the gallery area at 1st floor above main foyer and all associated works, including: localised reconfiguration of internal floor plan and external building elevations; rationalisation of circulation space at ground floor of Block 3B1 increasing the café area from 111.4 sqm gross floor area to c.130.6 sqm; and a minor increase to switchroom area. The scheme is as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3273/20 and DSDZ3554/20). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Permission at a site (c.1.55 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Nos. 7-10 Mayor Street Upper to the south, Nos. 1-14 New Wapping Street to the west, Sheriff Street Upper to the north and existing North bank House, Alexandra Terrace to the east. The proposed development consists of amendments to the design, layout and landscaping of the permitted civic park (‘Middle Park’ – DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20 refers) together with minor amendments to northern, eastern and western streets around the Middle Park to provide for consistent landscaping and material finishes in order to tie in with the permitted residential scheme (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20) refers) and permitted adjoining commercial scheme (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19, as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2626/20). The development also includes minor adjustments to the location of the permitted attenuation tank serving the residential scheme under the permitted Middle Park (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20 refers) and all associated and ancillary landscaping and site development works. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Permission at a site (c. 1.55 Ha) at City Block 3 and Northbank House, Sheriff Street Upper, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Nos. 7-10 Mayor Street Upper to the south, Nos. 1-14 New Wapping Street to the west, and existing Northbank House, Alexander Terrace and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks design revisions to the residential scheme subject of extant permission DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20 (the 'parent permission') comprising - Addition of 21 no. bicycle parking spaces (total 484 no.) and reconfiguration of the internal layout of the Facilities Management Area at basement level. Modification to the landscaping design and layout of the residents' courtyards located at ground level between Blocks 3A1/3A2 and 3A2/3B1. Modification to the landscaping design and layout of the residents' roof terraces located on Blocks 3A1/3A2/3B1, and 3D2/3E2. Minor design amendment to east-west street and the north-south streets to facilitate fire tender access (no attendant change to permitted clear street width or alignment. Design amendments to the facades of Block 3A1 / 3A2 / 3B1and facadesof Block 3D2/ 3E2 (materials and fenestration) including minor adjustments to the parapet heights arising from proposed change of materials (no attendant change to permitted overall building height). Amendments to Block 3D1 townhouses, including minor adjustment of block position (moving north), change to material finish of facades (brick to render) and to roof profile (asymmetric to standard pitch and removal of 9 no. roof lights on western pitch) and associated material finish (zinc to slate). Minor amendments to alignment and sizing of services associated with wastewater, surface water and water supply. The scheme is as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

KW PRS ICAV acting for and on behalf of its sub-fund KW PRS Fund 11 intends to apply for permission at a site (c.1.55Ha) at City Block 3 and Northbank House, Sheriff Street Upper, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Nos. 7-10 Mayor Street Upper to the south, Nos. 1-14 New Wapping Street to the west, and existing Northbank House, Alexandra Terrace and Castleforbes Road to the east. The development will consist of: - A residentially led development accommodated in 5no. residential blocks ranging from 2 to 7 storeys, sitting partially over single level basement, and at ground floor of existing Northbank House (c.37,358.1 sq.m gross floor area excluding basement c. 5,410.5 sq.m gross floor area), to accommodate: 472no. residential units in total, comprising 463no. 'Build-to-Rent' apartments (65no. 1-bed studios, 217no. 1-beds, 179no. 2-beds, 2no. 3-beds) and 9no. 2-bed houses; residential amenities (c.805 sq.m gross floor area) in proposed Block 3B1 and basement; 1no. café/restaurant (c.111.4sq.m gross floor area) in proposed Block 3B1; and, reconfiguration and change of use of existing retail/commercial floor area in Northbank House to provide a childcare facility (c. 343sq.m gross floor area) and associated external play area. Proposed accommodation by block is as follows: - Block 3A1 (c. 8,060.7 sq.m gross floor area) fronting Sheriff Street Upper and New Wapping Street, comprises a 7-storey apartment building accommodating 106no. 'Build-to-Rent' residential apartments (15no. studios, 53no. 1-beds, 37 no. 2-beds and 1no. 3-bed); Block 3A2 (c.9,825.8 sq.m gross floor area) fronting Sheriff Street Upper, comprises a 7-storey apartment building accommodating 124no. 'Build-to-Rent' residential apartments (6no. studios, 69no. 1-beds, 48no. 2-beds and 1no. 3-bed); Block 3B1 (c.9,054.4 sq.m gross floor area) fronting Sheriff Street Upper and north of the previously approved new civic park, comprises a 7-storey apartment building accommodating 102no. 'Build-to-Rent' residential apartments (25no. studios, 24no. 1-beds and 53no. 2-beds). This building includes resident amenities (c. 697 sq.m gross floor area) at ground and first floor levels, and a café (c.111.4sq.m gross floor area) at ground floor level; Blocks 3D2/3E2 (c.9,556.2 sq.m gross floor area) fronting Mayor Street Upper and west of the proposed new civic park, comprises a 3 to 6 storey apartment building accommodating 131 no. 'Build-to-Rent' residential apartments (19no. studios, 71no. 1-beds and 41 no. 2-beds); Block 3D1 (c.861 sq.m gross floor area) located to the rear (east) of the existing houses fronting New Wapping Street and west of proposed Block 3D2/3E2, comprises 9no. 2 storey 2-bed houses. Residential balconies are provided on elevations of the apartment blocks (3A1, 3A2, 3B1 and 3D2/3E2). Private rear gardens are provided at ground floor level to the Block 3D1 houses. All associated and ancillary site development works, hard and soft landscape, boundary treatment works, including: - New external residential courtyards and roof terrace amenity areas; new civic park located centrally within the city block (c.2,259 sq.m), previously approved under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4112/19; new internal east-west street and north-south (pedestrian/cycle) streets, previously approved under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2464/19; 102no. car parking spaces, including 101no. spaces at basement level and 1no. space at surface level; 511no. bicycle parking spaces, including 463no. at basement level and 48no. at surface level; new vehicular access to the basement car park from New Wapping Street, previously approved under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2464/19; basement storage, service and plant areas; provision of a bin store (c.37.9 sq.m gross floor area) between Blocks 3D1 and 3D2/3E2, previously approved under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2464/19; provision of 4no. ESB sub-stations; public realm works along Sheriff Street Upper, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, including revised landscape treatment to new north-south street between Block 3B1 and Northbank House, previously approved under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2642/16. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area.

Permission at a site (c. 1.51 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sherriff Street Upper, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1. And otherwise generally bounded by Nos. 7-10 Mayor Street Upper to the south, Nos.1-14 New Wapping Street to the west, Sherriff Street Upper to the north and existing Northbank House, Alexandra Terrace to the east. The proposed development consists of amendments to the design, gradient, layout and landscaping of the permitted civic park (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2464/19 refers) together with minor amendments to northern, eastern and western streets around civic park to provide for consistent landscaping and material finishes in order to tie in with the permitted residential scheme (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2464/19 refers) and proposed adjoining commercial scheme (subject to concurrent planning application). The development also includes the relocation of the permitted attenuation tank serving the residential scheme to a position under the proposed park and all associated and ancillary landscaping and site development works. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.