Planning precedent report

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.

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.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE RPS No. 7548: permission for development at the Tropical Fruit Warehouse, 30-3 Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VX90 a protected structure (RPS. Reference No. 7548) and at the connected new office building to the rear (south) of the protected structure. The application relates to development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. The development will consist of the installation of 15 no. CCTV security cameras affixed to the exterior of the office complex at ground floor level fifth floor level (5 no. of which will be affixed to the exterior of the protected structure of the north, east and south building elevations); the installation of 7 no. external speakers and 1 no. external Wi-Fi point at fifth floor level and the provison of 1 no. planter with Whitaker Square to the rear (south) of the site. The development will also include all associated ancillary ducting and cabling above and below ground.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at the Tropical Fruit Warehouse, 30-32 Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VX90, a Protected Structure (RPS. Reference No. 7548) and at the connected new office building to the rear (south) of the Protected Structure. The application relates to development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. The development will consist of the change of use of the previously permitted café/restaurant to office floorspace and associated alterations at ground floor level (c. 203 sq m). The development will also consist of alternations to the new office building to the rear of the Protected Structure, including modifications to the eastern elevation at ground floor level to partially include opaque glazing on the existing fenestration and the replacement of 1 No. basement car parking space at basement level with ancillary office floorspace.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development involves internal works to the former Tropical Fruit Company Warehouse, a Protected Structure (RPS Reference No. 7548), and for development at the office block to the south of the Protected Structure, all on land bounded by Whittaker Square to its rear (south) and by existing developments to east and west. The site faces (north) onto Sir John Rogerson's Quay. The application relates to development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. The proposed development involves amendments to previous permissions (Reg. Ref's. DSDZ 3803/19, DSDZ 4446/18, DSDZ 2584/18, DSDZ 2533/18 and DSDZ2529/21), including the following elements: Protected Structure - Reduction of c.135m2 in the permitted café area (from c.338 m2 to c.203 m2) due to removing café use from the First-Floor level in the Protected Structure; Change of use of the former c.135m2 café area to office use at First-Floor level in the Protected Structure; Infilling of a void between Ground and First-Floor levels (c.72m2) and removal of internal partitions and lobby, leading to cumulative additional office space of c.230m2 at First-Floor level (comprised of the change of use from café (c.135m2), plus the mezzanine infill (c.72m2) and internal lobby and partition omission (c.23m2)) in the Protected Structure; and Office Block on South of Site - Increase in parapet height of c. 0.41 m of the office block to the south of the Protected Structure - (from c. 25.61m to c. 26.02m) and an increase in rooftop plant screen louvre height of c.0.54m (from c. 27.01 m to c. 27.55 m) and associated elevational modifications.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at Nos. 30-32, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, including a Protected Structure (the former Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse, RPS Reference No. 7548) and lands bounded by Whittaker Square to its rear (south) and by existing developments to east and west. The application relates to development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. The proposed development involves amendments to previous permission (Reg. Ref's. DSDZ3803/19, DSDZ4446/18, DSDZ2584/18 and DSDZ2533/18); including the following elements: -Relocation of the entrance gates from the Sir John Rogerson's Quay boundary (further into the site), -erection of a canopy above the main entrance to the new building element, -a signage plaque beside the entrance gate on the eastern facade of the Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse (Protected Structure) and up-lighting on the front (north) facade of the Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse; -metal rainscreen cladding and a security gate incorporated into permitted south office facade (facing Whittaker Square), -an amended landscape design, -revised pedestrian ramp and stepped transition to Whittaker Square, -a roof terrace with stepped seating area and glass handrail (at roof level of the permitted projection over the Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse); -and security railings to the western site perimeter. The development also involves modifications to the extent of the ribbon rooflights to the Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse, 2 new external security gates on the Eastern end of the permitted office building at ground level, removal of a modern 'bullseye' window at the Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse, and an increase in cafe mezzanine size (to provide c. 30m2 of additional floor space). The application includes all associated and ancillary development and site works above and below ground.