Planning precedent report

The development will consist of: The demolition and excavation of approximately 32sqm of existing kerb and decorative paved build-out on the Western side of Park Lane to facilitate the reconstruction of a new kerb line and associated paving works, the subsequent extension of the existing set-down bay by approximately 17m, to include a dropped kerb and associated tactile paving for wheelchair access to Spencer Dock development, ancillary works including road pavement works, road marking, lighting post and signage relocation, and adjustment of chamber levels to match proposed new road levels. This application relates to a proposed development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

RETENTION: Retention permission is sought by Davra Networks Ltd for the previously permitted temporary change of use of Units 9-11, Saunders House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 WY95 under DSDZ3613/15. The previously permitted development consisted of the change of use of the existing ground floor level retail units at Units 9-11 to office use (office use for a temporary period of 5 years only). Permission was also granted for the amalgamation of units 9, 10 and 11 to one unit of 193 sqm. This application seeks retention permission for: The retention of the change of use to offices of Units 9, 10 & 11; The retention of the amalgamation of units 9, 10 and 11 to create one unit with a floor area of 193 sqm with two entrance doors; The retention of above-door signage on the eastern elevation; Retention of the removal of 1 no. external door on the external; The total GFA remains at 193 sqm for the 3 no. amalgamated units. The application relates to a proposed development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

For temporary development of a site at Coach Park, Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. This application relates to proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone (within Block 2A & 2C of Planning Scheme). This application relates to proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone (within Block 2A & 2C of Planning Scheme). The proposed development consists of the continued temporary use for a period of five years (subsequent to extant permission Reg. Ref. DSDZ3650/15), comprising 1,900sq.m (0.19hecares), of an entrance and access road from Park Lane to Iarnród Éireann’s North Wall Yard, via an underpass beneath Sheriff Street Upper. The development includes (as constructed in accordance with Reg. Ref DSDZ3650/15), a gated entrance (28m frontage opening) north of Mayor Street on the eastern side of Park Lane. The private access road is generally 8m in width and 150m in total length, part of which is an existing private road previously constructed by Iarnród Éireann. Lighting, fencing, CCTV and vehicle management controls will be implemented at the entrance and along the route. The facility will only permit access to empty private coaches. The coach park will continue to operate as per the existing requirements of Condition No. 3 (7am to midnight) of the extant planning permission for the Coach Park Reg. Ref. 3651/15 PL29N.245861. It is intended to continue to use the former North Wall Freight Depot as a Coach Parking Facility on a temporary basis until the lands are necessary for the construction of DART Underground, for which a Railway Order has been approved. This application is also subject to a concurrent and inter-related planning application for the continued temporary use of a coach parking facility (further to extant permission Reg. Ref 3651/15 PL29N.245861) to the north of Sheriff Street Upper, which is on lands outside the Grand Canal and North Lotts Strategic Development Zone.

Planning permission for the amalgamation of units and change of use to gym at Ground Floor Units 6, 7 and 8, Saunders House (Block S), Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. The proposed development comprises of: - Internal re-configuration and amalgamation of units 6, 7 & 8 to provide a single unit (183 sq.m); - Provision of a mezzanine level to provide for ancillary office space to serve the gym use (32.5 sq.m); - Change of use of proposed amalgamated unit to gym providing for a total floor area of 215 sq.m (including mezzanine); - Alterations to the existing east elevation to provide for new entrance doors and associated signage. The application relates to a development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Planning permission for change of use for an existing retail use to crèche. The application relates to a development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area (North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock). The proposed development comprises of: • Change of us from retail to crèche (420m2); • External enclosed play area (44m2) associated with crèche; • Façade signage to Park Lane and Sheriff Street; • Internal reconfiguration to provide for classrooms, sleeping room, staff, cooking, and washing facilities; • All associated site development works necessary to facilitate the development.

Ashwalk Limited intends to apply for permission for a temporary development (for a period of five years) on a site of 0.11 ha to erect a temporary pavilion structure, comprising 2 No. Padel Ball Courts (identified as Padel Court Nos. 1 and 2) to serve as amenity space for the public. The subject site is located at the south west corner of Sheriff Street Upper and Abercorn Road, City Block No. 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. The subject site is primarily bounded by: Sheriff Street Upper to the north; the residual City Block No. 2 Urban Block No. 2A lands of c. 0.35 ha to the south and west, (lands known as the Former North Wall Railway Station Yard); and the recently constructed Abercorn Road (Formally Wapping Street) to the east. The application relates to a proposed temporary development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. The subject site is reserved for permanent development in lieu of the delivery of the Spencer Dock DART+ Station (permitted under ABP Ref. Nos. 306587 and 314232) and the future delivery of the DART+ Tunnel (formerly referred to as DART Underground). The proposed temporary development will be managed by Libra Living. The proposed temporary development will comprise: 2 No. Padel Ball Courts (identified as Padel Court No. 1 (180 sq m) and Padel Court No. 2 (200 sq m), each enclosed by mesh fencing of a height of 1m atop a solid wall to a height of 3m with 8 asymmetric lighting fixtures (4 attached atop each court fencing) to allow for evening time use of the amenity during hours of operation from 06:00-22:00; 1 No. Ramp for Site access/egress from Abercorn Road; Staging structure; All other ancillary works; and Removal of all structures and supporting works and reinstatement of the lands upon completion of the temporary period (5 years). The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, D08 RF3F. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.