Site planning risk brief

This development will consist of the erection of new illuminated signage on the front (north) elevation of the building façade and minor works including the removal of outer sections of the entrance canopy, the freestanding bases and light fittings and the provision of 2no. new recessed uplighters in the footpath in the location of the removed bases.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (i) removal of painted advertising signage from the front elevation; (ii) replacement of non-original shop front with timber shop front incorporating timber fascia; (iii) removal of existing pedestrian entrance via Aston Quay and creation of 2 no. separate pedestrian entrances to the building, one entrance serving the ground floor level public house and one entrance serving the upper floor levels, with associated internal works at ground floor level; and, (iv) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The subject property is a protected structure.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION AND PERMISSION: is sought for 4no. projecting signs on the front elevation of the building and an internally mounted Hello sign. Permission is sought for the replacement of existing signage with new, white, internally illuminated KFC lettering, the installation of a double-sided light box fitted internally above the entrance, the replacement of 4no. projecting signs with KFC branded signage and an internally installed double sided digital EGP in the window. Permission is also sought for shop front changes to include respraying of existing aluminium windows and aluminium cladding, installation of vinyl manifestations on glazing, installation of a new entrance door and internal installation of white bucket portal behind shop front glazing with associated ancillary works. Permission is also sought for stabilisation works to the shop front glazing. This application pertains to a Protected Structure. The application is located within O Connell Street and Environs Scheme of Special Planning Control.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for removal of unauthorised ground floor shopfront fascia board and signage; installation of new ground floor shopfront fascia board and individually mounted non-illuminated acrylic lettering signage; painting of existing shopfront surround grey; and all associated works, at 15 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, a structure included on the Dublin City Council's Record of Protected Structures (Reference: 8540) and located within the O'Connell Street & Environs Scheme of Special Planning Control (2016).

The development will consist of the installation of two 3-bay, 4.350m long x 2.160m wide x 2.870m high stainless steel and glass bespoke bus shelters each with 1 no. 86 inch double sided digital advertising display including all associated site works and services.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The refurbishment of the existing restaurant premises comprising: 1) the removal of existing internal fit out works (bar area, floor finishes, wall linings, ventilation, air conditioning condensers, loose tables and fixtures, kitchen equipment, lighting, sanitary ware and electrical cables); 2) the removal of modern mezzanine structure; 3) the fit out of the interior of the premises including new wall linings, new heating, ventilation and air conditioning ductwork and kitchen extract (using existing openings), replacement air conditioning cassettes with external condensers located within lightwell, new floor finishes, demountable partition walls and ceiling to create larger kitchen area and customer service counter, new commercial kitchen, new track and feature lighting, fire alarm system and small power and data cabling, acoustic ceiling rafts suspended from the ceiling, banquette seating and seating booths, free-standing drink station and recycling bins, internal signage, digital displays, and digital artwork wallpaper, redecoration of previously decorated walls and exposed ceilings and structure, and new sanitary ware and wall/floor tiles to toilets in basement; 4) the repair and conservation of remaining historic interior fabric consisting of ceiling cornice repair and the conservation and repair of an existing ceiling laylight; 5) the repair and refurbishment of the existing Westmoreland Street shopfront; and 6) the installation of an internally illuminated sign inside the shopfront window, a projecting sign on the Westmoreland Street elevation and the replacement of individual cut letters (sign) on the shopfront.