Planning precedent report

Retention of shop front and sign board.

The development consists of the provision of a new single storey canopy structure to the rear of the property to create a new outdoor dining & drinks terrace area at existing first floor level roof. Retractable glazed roof and sliding glazed screen to sides to allow use in different weather conditions. Provision for improved access by customers from ground to first floor level including new lobby and toilets to first floor landing and improved access to terrace area. Upgrade of existing rear return extension at first floor level with new façade and raised roof with compliant fire escape strategy head height requirements. Removal of the existing fire escape roof platform and escape ladder and provision for a new compliant emergency stair with existing final exit onto shared laneway to the rear. Removal of redundant & relocation of some existing roof mechanical & electrical services. Renovation & improvements of existing restrooms at ground floor level to provide compliant level access to a new wheelchair accessible WC. Provision for a new lobby for fire safety to stair landing. To include renovation, alterations to the existing building, including all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (Ref. No.: 7244):PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning permission for elevational alterations to the west facing facade, provision of a new kitchen area within the existing ground floor area, a new internal fit out also at ground floor, together with indefinite retention of an existing internal balcony area, and all associated site works.

RETENTION: Retention Planning Permission for a retail kiosk Unit 53, area circa 15.9 sqm, by the staircase near the Southern entrance to the shopping centre.

OUTLINE PERMISSION is sought to construct a pair of semi-detached 3 storey dwellings and to demolish an existing shed on site. The proposed development will consist of kitchen, living, dining, Bathroom, office and drive-through access to the rear on the ground floor for each unit; Size: (Unit A 51 sqm) (Unit B 60 sqm). For unit A the first floor consists of 2 bedrooms with balcony access and a shower room (41.7sqm). For unit B the first floor consists of 2 bedrooms with balcony access and a shower room (56.3sqm). The second floor of unit A consists of 2 bedrooms with balcony accesses and a shower room (38.9 sqm). The second floor of unit B consists of 2 bedrooms with balcony accesses and a shower room (55.6sqm) Permission is also sought to connect to the mains water and sewage systems on site, construct boundary treatment walls and all associated site works at this site.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE PERMISSION & RETENTION: Retention permission for the continuance of use of the vent to the kitchen extractor hood and planning permission to replace existing extractor fan on roof of existing kitchen to rear of 170 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6, a protected structure. The development consists of the installation on the roof of the existing kitchen a proprietary pressed metal enclosed cube having a dimension no greater than 800mm.