Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: (i) internal reconfiguration (inclusive of the blocking up of existing opes and enlarging non-original window opes for doorways, removal of non-original doors and frames, provision of new partition walls, new kitchen and new washroom facilities and replacement of non-original fanlight above the front door) at basement, lower ground and upper ground floor levels; (ii) refurbishment of front/southeast elevation (inclusive of repairing/upgrading of original windows as appropriate, cleaning/repairing/re-pointing of brickwork, cleaning/repairing/painting metal window railings and front boundary railings and painting front door); (iii) refurbishment of rear/northwest elevation (inclusive of the replacement of 2 no. non-original windows with similar, removal of non-original flat-roofed extension, repairing/upgrading of original windows as appropriate, repainting render, removal of 1 no. original door and ope infilled); (iv) refurbishment of side/southwest elevation to rear (inclusive of the replacement of 1 no. non-original window with similar, modification of existing window ope to allow for new doorway to basement courtyard); (v) demolition of existing raised patio and courtyard area, railings and non-original stone wall to the rear at basement and lower ground floor levels; (vi) the provision of a three-storey extension to the rear to facilitate a new gym and external courtyard at basement level, a new staff room and external patio at lower ground floor level and an enlarged meeting room and external terrace at upper ground floor level; and, (vii) all ancillary works and drainage necessary to facilitate the development including provision of replacement stone wall to carparking area to rear. The subject property, 43 Fitzwilliam Square West, Dublin 2, is a Protected Structure (RPS No. 2838).

Protected Structure: Permission for subdivision of the curtilage and separation of the mews dwelling at 44 Laverty Court, Dublin 2 from the main dwelling at 44 Fitzwilliam Square West (Protected Structure), Dublin 2 and for the retention of a garden boundary wall separating the properties and the alteration of granite steps to provide access to a car parking space at Laverty Court to serve the main dwelling. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

Planning permission for the following works: Removal of the existing external concrete staircase. Construction of a two storey extension to the front to contain Study, Utility, a Bedroom and two Bathrooms. Construction of a single storey extension to the front to form a new Entrance to the Ground Floor Garage/Workshop and to provide an external deck to the front for the First Floor Living Spaces. Installation of a new internal staircase to provide access to First and Attic levels. Provision of a dormer window to the front at Attic Level in the existing roof to light and ventilate the Proposed Attic Study. Installation of ten number rooflights to light and ventilate various rooms at Ground, First Floor and Attic Level. Installation of a new steel and glass balcony and staircase to the rear accessing the rear garden from First Floor. Related internal alterations.

RETENTION: permission for the change of use of the house from residential to short term letting, all at this site.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The Board of Management of Loreto College intend to apply for permission for development at the site of Loreto College, 53-55 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 02, D02 XE79 (includes Protected Structures). The proposed development relates solely to the Sports Hall located to the south-east of the overall landholding, which is within the curtilage of the Protected Structure. No works are proposed to any designated protected structures. The proposed development amends a permitted development as granted under DCC Reg. Ref.3171/24. The development will principally consist of minor changes including the removal of part of the previously granted extension, specifically the 82.6 sqm lateral extension along the south-western elevation at ground floor level; reconfiguration of the internal layout; general elevational changes; removal of an existing shed; relocation of permitted external plant; and all associated site works above and below ground.

Permission for development to amend a previously permitted hotel scheme (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2245/16 & An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL29S. 246463; as extended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2245/16/X1; and as amended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 4264/18 & An Bord Pleanala Ref. ABP-303942-19) at a 0.138 ha site at Nos. 16-18 Pembroke Street Lower and Windsor Place, Dublin 2, D02 EC63. The site is principally bounded to the: northwest by buildings on Windsor Place; northeast by No. 15 Pembroke Street Lower and buildings on Mackies Place, and Windsor Place; southeast by Pembroke Street Lower; and southwest by Nos. 51-52 Fitzwilliam Square West, Dublin 2. The proposed development, which provides for alterations to the permitted hotel development with related hotel facilities including restaurant, public bar, reception and seating areas, storage, administration and staff facilities, other hotel-related back -of-house areas, plant (including substation with associated switch room), waste storage area and cycle parking, will consist of: demolition of the front (southeast) facade and the construction of a new front (southeast) facade to include juliet balconies and revised pedestrian entrances; demolition of the remaining existing floor plates from Basement Level to Fourth Floor (1,305 sq m) previously to be retained and the construction of replacement floor area (1,305 sq m) from Basement Level to Fourth Floor with revised finished floor levels; further revisions to floor plates includiing the: extension (15 sq m) to the southeast and the provision of a new lightwell (29 sq m reduction in floor area) at Basement Level, provision of a lightwell and courtyard (44 sq m reduction in area) at Lower Ground Floor Level, alterations to entrance (resulting in a 7 sq m reduction in area) at Ground Floor Level, extension to provide a full floor (189sq m) and further recess at the southeast facade of the rear block (reduction of 2 sq m) at Mezzanine Level, further recess at the southeast facade of the rear block (reduction of 2 sq m) at both First and Second Floor Levels, the floor area of the permitted Third and Fourth Floor Levels to remain unaltered; alterations to internal layouts at Basement Level to replace meeting rooms and a hotel gym with additional hotel bedrooms and at Lower Ground Floor Levels to replace part of the dining room/bar, circulation and back of house areas with additional hotel bedrooms; and internal alterations to the layout of the Ground Floor Level reception, lobby and cafe/bar. The proposed development will result in the net increase in floor area of 118 sq m and 23 No. additional hotel bedrooms, resulting in a 6 storey (including a roof level store room) over basement and lower ground floor level hotel building with 125 No. bedrooms and a total gross floor area of 5, 638 sq m. The proposed development also consists of associated hard and soft landscaping; and all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground including changes in level, boundary treatments and associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply).