Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the replacement of the existing fascia sign with a new white metal fascia sign and a new black aluminium lighting trough below, covering the existing black glass fascia with black matt vinyl at 26/27 Grafton Street, Dublin 2. Fascia sign to be 2250mm x 378mm.

The development will principally consist of the change of use of ground floor level (109 sq m) from retail (accessories) to retail (cosmetics/beauty products); ground floor level elevational changes including the refurbishment of the existing shop front windows, plinth and doors and the removal of the existing shopfront signage and replacement with new back-lit signage; internal modifications and all associated site works above and below ground.

PERMISSION The development consists of: (i) roof top bar and covered terrace area at the third-floor level comprising seating area and bar; (ii) new lobby at third floor level to provide access to fire escape staircase; and (iii) all associated site and infrastructural works, including foul and surface water drainage, landscaping, plant areas, and lighting necessary to facilitate the development.

The proposed development will consist of a proposed roof top bar and covered terrace at the third-floor level comprising of seating and bar together with extending the existing fire escape staircase to the third-floor roof terrace. All with associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the replacement of the existing shopfront at ground floor level, including shopfront glazing, entrance door and signage, with new Corten finish aluminium and glass shop front; existing stone clad fascia to be retained with new replacement individual internally illuminated sign letters; new wall-mounted bus-stop style projecting internally illuminated sign panel, and replacement flag banner to existing retained flagpole.

The development will consist of the change of use of the ground floor area from the retail of cosmetic/beauty products to the retail of jewellery and associated items, with the remaining floor levels to continue to be used for ancillary staff and storage use. Permission is also sought for new signage and internal display to the Grafton Street and Johnsons Court elevations.