Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. STADIA CAPITAL LIMITED INTEND TO APPLY FOR RETENTION PERMISSION For development at this site, No. 35 MerrionSquare East, Dublin 2, D02 KH30, A Protected Structure, on the corner of Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2,. The development consists of 1. The repointing of the entire external walls in lime mortar with a wig and tuck finish including the removal of the sand/cement render to the basement walls and its replacement with lime render with a wood float finish. 2. The removal of hard wall plaster to the walls and ceilings in the basement and its replacement with lime mortar render. 3. The installation of new sanitary facilities on the ground floor 4. The removal of the pvc rooflight over the stairwell and its replacement with a new lantern style rooflight. 5. Mechanicaland electrical services upgrade works. 6. Necessary structural interventions to stabilise floors and walls. And all ancillaryworks.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE RETENTION PERMISSION Further to previously granted permission (application No.3622/14, application No:6031/06, and application No. 5091/07) at 58 - 61 (inclusive), Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2. (4 No. protected structures), full planning permission is now being sought by the National Maternity Hospital for "Retention Permission" to retain the modular laboratory extension to the rear of the existing properties which was previously granted temporary planning permission under planning reference 3622/14. The retention permission extends to the one storey modular building at basement level which connects back to property No. 60, providing access to the basement level of the existing properties. Air handling plant associated with this temporary building is located on the roof of this building, and is screened from view. An external stair provides maintenance only access to the roof of the temporary building. All elements form part of this retention permission. The building use is clinical laboratory facilities.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of (a) repointing the front elevation with lime mortars and a traditional wigged finish, (b) repointing the rear elevation with lime mortars and a flush joint finish, (c) reveals to each window to be renewed in lime plaster with a feathered finish, (d) first floor balconettes to be redecorated. The property is a Protected Structure.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of a) removal and replacement of the existing modern security railings to the two front elevation windows at basement level, b) removal of the existing modern security gates to the entrance door at basement level, c) the replacement of the existing front entrance door at basement level, d) the replacement of the rear timber exit door at basement level, e) replacement of the existing timber doors internally at basement level, f) the installation of accoustic linings to the walls of the proposed recording studio room at basement level, g) the installation of a new partition wall with glazed section at basement level to create a computer hub room, h) installation of new electrical, lighting and audio visual fittings to suit the new layout complete with surface mounted trunking, i) the installation of new fire detection and emergency lighting to suit the new layout complete with surface mounted trunking, and j) all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of works to a protected structure, comprising structural and fire safety upgrade works to floors, removal of non-original partitions, and the addition of a lobby at basement level for increased fire safety.

RETENTION:The development consists of retention of the 2 no. external signs to the following locations: (1) at 4th floor level of the East facade, facing Stephen's Place, measuring 1950mm x 650mm stating The Leinster and (2) at 4th floor level of the West facade, facing Lower Mount Street, measuring 1950mm x 650mm stating The Leinster. Each sign consists of brushed brass lettering, 290mm in height and 60mm depth with warm white led halo backlighting. The signage demarcates the existence of the operational hotel at this location.