Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (i) conservation works to a section of the top of the quay wall (section measuring c. 90.83 metres in length), to the eastern side of The Malt House building, including the raking out and repointing of the existing stonework; (ii) The provision of a new gate (measuring 2.2 metres in height from ground level) on the eastern side of the Waterways House building, the purpose of which is to secure the quay wall from the northern end of Waterways House down to the railway bridge at the southern end of The Malt House; and (iii) all associated works necessary to facilitate the development. The application relates to a development proposal within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought by Jepview Ltd. at Malt House North (Eircode D02R239, Malt House South (Eircode D02PW24) and No.s 1-4 Malt House Apartments (Eircode D02A252, D02XF63, D02WF83 and D02E803), Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (which is a protected structure). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development comprises the following alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3021/21) which consisted of the addition of a contemporary three storey extension to the existing building resulting in an eight storey development: (i) partial removal of floor at fourth floor to provide a void above the 3rd floor; (ii) provision of roof terrace (105sqm) and ancillary stairs and elevator which will connect the terrace to the 7th floor; (iii) alterations to previously approved canopies over entrances on western facade at ground floor; (iv) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought by Jepview Ltd. at the Malt House North (Eircode D02R239), the Malt House South (Eircode D02PW24) and No.s 1-4 Malt House Apartments (Eircode D02A252, D02XF63, D02WF83 and D02E803), Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (which is a protected structure). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development consists of demolition of the existing 4th floor penthouse, including external walls, pitched roof and concrete floor slab; and the removal of the existing concrete floor slabs at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. The proposed development will comprise the construction of replacement composite deck concrete floor slabs at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor levels, and the provision of an additional 3 no. floors of office accommodation (5th, 6th and 7th floor levels) supported on a new steel frame in a new contemporary glazed extension. The development results in a 8-storey office building with rooftop plant enclosures. Permission is also sought for a change of use of No.s 1-4 Malt House Apartments from residential use to office use and integration with adjacent office floorspace (permission was previously granted for change of use of No.s 1-4 Malt House Apartments under Reg. Ref. DSDZ4441/16 and DSDZ2355/19). The proposed development also includes internal and external alterations/modifications as follows: (i) removal of non-original sash and casement windows and addition of steel framed windows throughout; (ii) alterations to 5 no. existing windows on eastern facade comprising lowering of (non-original) window cills at ground floor; (iii) creation of new opes to connect Malt House North and Malt House South on ground to 3rd floors; (iv) creation of 2 no. external opes on southern end of the western façade of the building to provide access to ESB substation and switch room and minor alterations to existing contemporary entrance arrangements; (v) removal of render on the eastern and northern façades and the restoration of the original brickwork. (vi) reinstatement of timber sliding doors at ground floor level on the eastern façade; (vii) new stairs, lifts and service areas to each floor; (viii) repair and refurbishment works to external fixtures and fittings, and internal and external finishes, including rainwater goods, and walls; (ix) provision of café at ground floor area with access to outdoor deck located on the eastern quay wall. The proposed deck will comprise timber floor with glass and steel balustrade; and; (x) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development including bicycle parking at ground floor level, lighting, signage, and roof top plant enclosure. Permission was previously granted by Dublin City Council for a similar development at the Malt House South and Malt House Apartments under Reg. Refs. DSDZ2355/19, DSDZ4160/19, DSDZ4689/19 and DSDZ2389/20.

This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development consists of alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ2355/19 and DSDZ4160/19) as follows: (i) omission of approved basement bicycle parking area, locker room, and staff shower facilities (72 sq.m.); (ii) a new partition wall at ground floor level and provision of bicycle parking area, locker room, and staff shower facilities; (iii) creation of 2 no. opes in internal wall at ground floor level to provide access between locker room and bicycle parking area; (iv) relocation of previously approved ground floor toilets to southern end of the building; (v) reconfiguration of previously approved access door/glazing unit in original ope on eastern façade to provide a full length window only; (vi) reconfiguration of existing window ope to create on eastern façade to provide access door and glazing unit; (vii) alterations to 5 no. existing windows on eastern façade comprising lowering of (non-original) window cills; (viii) reconfiguration of previously approved window ope on western façade (at location of existing double doorway ope) to provide access door and glazing unit; and, (ix) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development. No alterations are proposed to the approved building height.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought at the Malt House South (Eircode D02PW24) and No.s 1-4 Malt House Apartments (Eircode D02A252, D02VF63, D02WF83 and D02E803), Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (which is a protected structure). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development comprises the following alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ2355/19) to facilitate a revised structural design and floor plan layout to the approved eight storey building: (i) removal and replacement of (previously retained) existing non-original 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors; (ii) reduction in floor area of previously approved basement from 129 sq.m. to 72sq.m. (iii) alterations to previously approved roof top plant enclosure resulting in increase in area; (iv) internal reconfiguration of floor plans at all levels as follows: (a) provision of toilet block in northern portion of building at ground floor level; (b) relocation of previously approved stairwell and 2 no. lift shafts to serve entire building from northern portion of building to southern portion of building; (c) relocation of fire stairwell from southern portion and provision of firefighting shaft in northern portion of building; (iv) replacement of 1 no. existing window with door and creation of new fire exit door on western facade at ground floor level; (v) omission of 2 no. previously approved opes in original internal wall at northern end of building and creation of 1 no. centrally located ope at 1st to 3rd floor levels to provide access from proposed office to northern stairwell and firefighting shaft; (vi) revised contemporary glazing system on previously approved 4th to 7th floors; and, (vii) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development. The necessary structural design amendments proposed will result in an 800mm increase in the previously approved parapet height of the building, which remains at eight storeys in height. No alterations are proposed to the setback of the southern elevation from the adjacent railway line.

Planning Permission is sought at the Malt House South (Eircode D02PW24) and Nos. 1-4 Malt House Apartments (Eircodes D02A252, D02VF83, D02WF83 and D02E803), Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (which is a protected structure). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development consists of alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ2355/19. DSDZ24160/19 and DSDZ4689/19) as follows: (i) removal of non-original steel railing (1m in height x 8.9m in length) at street level from front of northern entrance on western facade; (ii) erection of contemporary steel and glass railing (1.1m in height and 4.2m in length) in front of southern entrance of western facade; (iii) amendments to previously approved plant enclosure at roof level resulting in a minor height increase (1.188m); (iv) erection of contemporary steel and glass canopy (1.8m in depth x 4.2m in length, supported by 2 no. overhead braces with drainage connection to existing drain pipe over main entrance on western facade; and (v) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development.