Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site: 8 Merrion Square North, Dublin D02 YE68, a Protected Structure (Ref: 5109). The development will consist of: Masonry cleaning to the steps, railing plinth-wall and granite facing of the front elevation at ground floor.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of refurbishment and restoration of 8 Merrion Square, Dublin D02 YE68, a Protected Structure (ref: 5109), in use as office space and headquarters to The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, to comprise the following: reroofing, including chimneys, leadwork and timber repairs; repair of existing balcony; removal of existing cantilevered toilet block at 2nd floor landing and reconfiguration of opening to reinstate landing window; structural repairs; removal of existing conservatory at rear basement level and replacement with new structure to existing footprint; render repairs to rear elevations; refurbishment of timber sliding sash windows; fire upgrade of existing structure; conservation and repair of internal historic fabric; reinstatement of glazed lay light to first floor return; improved accessibility; reconfiguration of internal spaces to provide improved member, visitor and staff facilities; infill extension to rear return building; upgrade of M & E service installation; refurbishment of existing access platform at front basement level; external landscaping works at rear to provide universal access.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Dublin Therapeutic Massage Clinic, intend to apply for permission for development at this site Basement Front, 10 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2 (A Protected Structure RPS 5111). The development will consist of the change of use from existing office use to use as a therapeutic massage clinic. No internal alterations are proposed to be undertaken.

Extension to the previously granted Reg.Ref. 4296/19, to extend the ground floor by an additional 68 sq.m to the south east, including staff shower facilities, drying rooms and break room together with a revised covered bicycle parking and plant area. It is also proposed to include minor elevational alterations to the North West, North East and South West elevations.

The proposed development will consist of amendments and alterations to a previously approved scheme granted permission under DCC Reg. Ref. 3725/18 and ABP Reg. Ref. PL29S.303676 to provide for; (i) An increase of 178 sqm in total floor area across the ground, first, second, third and fourth floor levels to provide for an office development with a total gross floor area of c.1,410 sqm; (ii) An increase in the permitted building height from 17.83m to 18.38m; (iii) Minor elevational changes to include glazing on the eastern facade; (iv) Reconfiguration of the approved ground floor level to include a reception area, breakroom, WC & shower facilities, circulation areas and services; and, (v) An increase in the total no. of bicycle parking spaces to be provided on site from 20 no. spaces to 30 no. spaces.

The development will consist of the erection of two no. external powder coated steel framed pergola style canopies with retractable canvas roof cover above part of the existing outdoor seating area of the café.