Planning precedent report

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.

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.

Retention of shop front and sign board.

Permission for development to amend permitted scheme (reg. ref. 4106/18) relating to The Swan Centre, Rathmines Road Lower/ Castlewood Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6, extending to Castlewood Terrace, Rathmines, Dublin 6. Alterations to previously granted permission will consist of: - The front facade of the existing buildings on to Rathmines Road Lower will be re-clad in red brick above ground floor level to create a new three storey scale to the street. - Additional cycle storage will be provided on Castlewood Avenue and Castlewood Terrace. The total site area is 14582sq.m and is bounded by Rathmines Road Lower, Castlewood Lane and Castlewood Avenue.

The development will consist of: The demolition of existing pitched blazed roof over shopping mall. The construction of a new 111 bedroom hotel around a central lightwell. The new structure will increase the overall height of the building to part five storeys and part six storeys in height. The change of use of one ground floor retail unit to hotel reception. The change of use of two retail units at first floor of the existing shopping centre to hotel storage and staff facilities. The front facade of the existing building onto Rathmines Road Lower will be re-clad in red brick above ground floor level to create a new four-storey scale to the street. Construction of a new metal-clad fire escape stair and plant room enclosure on the south elevation to link down to existing fire escape lane at ground level. All associated drainage works. The total area of the proposed development is 3,554.7 sq.m. The total site area is 14582sq.m. and is bounded by Rathmines Road Lower, Castlewood Lane and Castlewood Avenue.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION: The development will consist of installation of free-standing ESB service pillar within the front yard of the property adjacent to the north boundary wall to allow repair and upgrade of existing ESB lines; All associated works and infrastructure to facilitate the development. No. 175 Rathmines Road is a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. No: 7228