Planning precedent report

Grafton Capital S.a.r.l. is making an application for planning permission for change of use from existing commercial to residential use at first floor to fourth floor levels (providing 4 no. 1-bed apartments) together with associated internal reconfiguration and external fenestration works at No. 109 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 YK64.

PERMISSION & RETENTION: Retention permission is sought f or a change of use at ground floor level (101.42 sq m) and first floor level (94.80 sq m) from retail to a souvenir shop. Permission is sought for the removal of existing façade signage and its replacement with new signage comprising individual pin mounted back- lit letters.

PROTECTED STRUCTURES: The development will consist of: the change of use of the second-floor area from ancillary cafe/restaurant to higher order fashion retail (259sq m) and associated works; internal fit-out works at each level; new shopfront and signage; and all associated works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at 112-113 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 (Protected Structures) and located in the Grafton Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area and subject to the scheme of Special Planning Control for Grafton Street and Environs. The development will consist of the following amendments to previously permitted Dublin City Council planning application reference no. 3518/15. 1) Modifications to the permitted basement level layout including a reduction in the permitted basement floorspace from 368 sqm to 183 sqm, the development of a new retaining wall to the rear of the existing basement, and the development of a new basement escape stairs will access to the ground floor level; 2) Modifications to the permitted ground floor layout including the omission of previously permitted stairs 'C' from the ground to the basement floor levels; the omission of an escalator and stairs 'B' from the ground to the basement level; the omission of previously approved stairs 'A' from the ground to the basement level; reconfiguration of an exit to the rear of the property as a result of the removal of stairs 'A', reconfiguration of the ground floor layout, and the replacement of a section of wall at the south western corner to the rear of the site (which was to be retained) with a new concrete structure. The modifications to the ground floor level will result in an increase of c.1sqm of gross floor space; 3) Modifications to the permitted rear elevation including introduction of additional brick at ground floor level to match the permitted brickwork as part of the reconfiguration of the area outside of the rear exit as a result of the removal of stairs 'A' and the replacement of a section of wall (which was retained under the permitted application) with a new concrete structure; and 4) Alterations to the side (south facing) elevation including: i) reconfiguration of a section of the south facing elevation at 1st and 2nd floor level retaining a section of the existing party wall at a low level, provision of additional zinc cladding, and the omission of a window in a staircore; and ii) the replacement of a section of wall (which was retained under the permitted application) with a new concrete structure at ground floor level.

PERMISSION: To carry out external works for the removal of an ATM, to be replaced with shop front glazing to match existing, as well as the removal of the Ulster Bank raised lettering shop signs on Grafton Street and Suffolk Street and general blue signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM, as well as the removal of loose furniture and the removal of Ulster Bank signage and merchandise on all floors.

Planning permission for the development at a site of 0.013 ha will consist of the following:- the substitution of 2 no. halo illuminated "Ulster Bank Home" signs permitted under Reg. Ref. 3375/19 with 2 no. "Ulster Bank" signs on the shopfront fascia of 2.385m x 0.3m on Grafton Street and Suffolk Street elevations.