Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, Gaiety Productions Unlimited Company, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Gaiety Theatre, Nos. 46–50 King Street South, Dublin 2, D02 V097 (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. No. 4274). The proposed development will consist of the provision of a new Air Handling Unit (AHU) on the eastern roof to replace the existing system in a like-for-like manner; the replacement of the existing water tank on the roof with a new tank of similar size and location; the installation of new internal ductwork within the attic space to extract air from the auditorium and associated new ventilation grilles and louvres; structural repairs to the slabs forming the roof and floors on the eastern side of the Theatre; localised repair works to roof flashings, parapets, concealed gutters, roof lights, and junction areas; reinstatement and upgrade of rainwater outlets and downpipes from various roof levels; the installation of new gantry walkways, access ladders, and fall-protection systems to various roof areas to facilitate safe maintenance; the temporary removal, cleaning and reinstatement of the existing glazed canopy on the King Street South façade; and all ancillary and associated works required to facilitate the above and to improve the Theatre’s ventilation, building fabric and maintenance access.

PERMISSION & RETENTION:Retention permission for (a) change of use from treatment clinic at first floor (with 2 no. shared ground floor door and 2 no stairs) to restaurant with kitchen at first floor (with 2 no. shared ground floor doors and 2 no. stairs); and b) planning permission for new signage at the front entrance door.

RETENTION PERMISSION: (a) the retention of the change of use from off-licence retail wineshop to delicatessen at ground floor level, (b) the retention for minor alterations to the shopfront facing Chatham Street (including replacement of exiting signage).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The development shall consist of; repair works to the first, second and third floors of existing front façade facing onto Chatham Street comprising repair, repointing and cleaning of existing brickwork, repair of balcony and the repair and repainting of windows.

The development will consist of permission for the erection of a sliding open-mesh retractable security gate to existing shop entrance.

Permission for a change to the existing shopfront including alterations to the entrance doorway, alterations to glazing and revisions to signage at 62-63 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 FX05.