Planning precedent report

The proposed development will consist of the change of use of 2 no. mesh clad and metal structures (currently accommodating pedestrian access to the basement car park at Grand Canal Square) to provide 2 no. commercial/retail kiosk type units; remodelling the internal reconfiguration of both units in addition to maintaining their existing circulation and means of escape function to the basement car park. The proposed new external treatment will replace sections of the existing metal mesh panels in both kiosks with fixed and opening glazing panels within the same footprint form and proportions as the existing structures. The roofs of both structures will be replaced with solid insulated and weathered roof structures. Proposed unit no. 1 35.6m2 internal floor area within an overall kiosk footprint of 63.9m2 located in the southeast corner of the square is proposed to accommodate a coffee refreshment kiosk with a new sales hatch on the western facade relocated entrance doors on the southern facade creating a new internal accommodation for customers and new exit doors from existing escape stairs from basement car park on the eastern facade. Proposed unit no. 2, 49.8m2 internal floor area within an overall kiosk footprint of 93.1m2 located in the northwest corner of the square will accommodate a flower shop (florist) with a new entrance onto the southern facade to provide access to the shop interior. Permission is also sought for signage and site development works associated with the above proposed development. The site, the subject of the proposed development is within the Grand Canal Dock / North Lotts Strategic Development Zone.

RETENTION PERMISSION for development of interior works in underground car park not affecting the external appearance of the car park. (a) relocation of office to new position creating 2 no. new parking spaces, (b) reduction in size of granted plant room to create 3 no. new parking spaces, (c) new store area to rear of existing stairwell removing 2 no. granted parking spaces, (d) net result in 3 no. new parking spaces, (e) new white lining parking layout allowing for one way system and increasing parking spaces from the granted 150 spaces to a total of 162 spaces and all associated site development works. The application relates to a proposed development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area.

IPUT plc intends to apply for planning permission for development at No. 1 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2. The application relates to development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. The proposed development includes the following works to the front façade of the main entrance to No. 1 Grand Canal Square: -Removal of the grey granite stone cladding on either side of the main entrance; -removal of the Glazed Façade and entrance lobby at the main entrance; -removal of existing signage on the front facade of the building on either side of main entrance; -the installation of new glazing incorporating a new glass revolving door and a glazed double door (with the glazed door providing an accessible entrance/fire escape); -the reinstallation and modification of the existing curtain walling modules; -the installation of new limestone cladding to each side of the main entrance; -the development of two new backlit signs (c. 0.450m high x c.1.965m wide) with a logo cut out of the stone cladding, one at either side of the reveals to the main entrance; -and the installation of two stainless steel planters on the pavement on top of existing car parking vents outside of the main entrance (one planter c.5.86m long x c.1.42m wide x c.1.39m high and the second planter being c.7.895m long x 1.42m wide x c. 1.39m high) The application includes all associated and ancillary development and site works above and below ground.

Permission for development at this site at the Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, D02 CK38. The site is bound by Misery Hill to the south, Hibernian Road to the west, Chimney Park to the north and Forbes Street to the east and located within City Block 12 as identified in the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development will consist of an extension to the existing rooftop terrace restaurant and kitchen area and the erection of a pergola type covered walkway to an escape stairwell to the west.

Planning Permission for development at a site of 0.17 ha at The Marker Hotel, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2. The site is bound by Misery Hill to the south, Hibernian Road to the west, Chimney Park to the north and Forbes St. to the east. The development consists of the following: construction of new illuminated signage and hotel logo on existing rooftop terrace and all associated site works.

Permission for development of a site of 0.17ha at the Marker Hotel - the site is bounded by Misery Hill to the South, Hibernian Road to the West, Chimney Park to the North and Forbes St. to the East. The development consists of the following: removal of the existing main hotel entrance doors and stone surround, construction of new front entrance doors, entrance canopy with signage, and an adjacent free standing totem sign and logo at street level and all associated site works. The proposed amendments result in an overall increase in floor area of 27sq.m.