Site planning risk brief

Permission for demolition of the existing rear extension and a portion of the original building in order to create a courtyard and a new three storey rear extension for a total floor area of 97 sq.m; lowering of the attic floor for integration with the rear extension; opening of a skylight on the front pitch of the roof: decorative and services works internally, and all the ancillary site works.

The development will consist of: Installation of new proprietary metal cladding system, including cills, cappings and flashings to the south (side) and west (rear) elevations of existing house.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of a single-storey rear extension of 3.5m2, reordering of soil and rainwater pipes, removal of cementious render and application of new breathable external insulation to rear elevation; new hanging sign to front façade; internal alterations consisting of partial removal of later mezzanine floor to reinstate double height space, upgrading of stair enclosure to 30-minute fire resistance and new balustrade at first floor level; repair and restoration works to floors, wall finishes and joinery, and upgrading of building services. No works are proposed to 18 Ormond Quay Upper.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for works to 67 Arran Street East which is conjoined with 18 Ormond Quay Upper, a protected structure, in Dublin 7, located in a conservation area. No works are proposed for 18 Ormond Quay Upper. The proposed works are: The removal of render, the repointing of the street elevation, render repairs in lime to gable and rear elevation, the reinstatement of the ground floor shop window configuration to historic known type, the reinstatement of a hipped roof and the rebuilding of chimneystack. Structural repairs to façade.

RETENTION/PERMISSION: Bureau Investment Group Ltd intends to apply for retention permission and permission for development at a site at The Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 T2W1.The build fronts onto Mary’s Abbey to the north and Strand Street Little to the south and southwest. The development for which retention permission is sought consists of retention of existing rooftop air conditioning units and air handling units and all associated and ancillary plant. Retention of an automatic opening vent (AOV) installed to the western elevation to comply with fire regulations. The development for which permission is sought consists of the decommissioning of older air conditioning units, ventilation risers and canopy in central area of roof terrace and associated rooftop plant and removal of same. Removal of existing screening and replacement with proposed acoustic screening.

Permission for modifications to planning permission granted under Ref. 3609/20 (ABP-309215-21) to facilitate reconfiguration as a 105-suite aparthotel at 162-164a (inclusive) Capel Street and 33-36 (inclusive) Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. Proposed modifications include the following: Basement o Internal reconfigurations at permitted basement level to include revisions to plant and inclusion of a wellness lounge with sauna; Ground Floor o Alterations to the rear of the ground floor of No.162 Capel Street, providing access to the aparthotel and an enclosed courtyard/events space in this location; o Relocation of bicycle parking from basement level to ground floor with access to same from the laneway located on Strand Street Little; o Relocation of ESB substation to provide direct access to the substation from Strand Street Little; o Internal reconfigurations at ground floor to include 2 no. meeting rooms and dedicated co-working space; o General layout modifications to the reception/restaurant/bar area to activate the street frontage; o Inclusion of a serving hatch from the bar/restaurant area fronting Capel Street; Upper Floors o Internal layout changes from first to eight floor to facilitate 105 no. aparthotel suites and ancillary service areas in lieu of 142 no. hotel bedrooms; o The aparthotel suites include 23 no. interlinkable rooms; o Build out of setback to building line at fifth to eight floor levels on western elevation (rear of Capel Street) and northern elevation (rear of Strand Street Little); o Part build out of setback at fifth to eight floor levels on eastern elevation; o Inclusion of private glazed balconies on the southern side at seventh floor level; Amendments to façade at street level, including the provision of retractable awnings on both the Capel Street and Strand Street Little frontages; Amendments to façade above street level to include brick at 1st to 4th floor and cladding at 5th to 8th floor; Amendments to fenestration at all levels; Installation of solar PV panels at roof level; • All associated amendments to plant, site works and services.