Planning precedent report

Permission for development. The proposed development will comprise the comprehensive refurbishment of the existing 3 storey Biology (West) and the 4 storey Physics (North) buildings (existing c. 13,356sq m) at the O'Brien Centre for science with the provision of a 4 storey new clip-on structure extension and 1no. Additional floor (c. 7,893sq m Gross Floor Area) to the West building and a new 4 storey link (c. 1,628 sq m gross Floor Area) connecting the two buildings, and South and a new stair core (c. 143 sq m) to North (c. 23,020 sq m Gross Floor Area overall) to provide overall contemporary lab space, offices, workshop spaces, meeting rooms and teaching spaces along with other ancillary facilities. The development includes demolition works to the facade of the buildings; upgrading of the existing concrete structures; addition of new pedestrian entrance at the north west junction, relocation of 90 no. bicycle spaces to the north of the West Building and the provision of 126 no. additional bicycle parking spaces in a cycle parking structure adjacent the Hub building, relocation of 4no. accessible car parking space. It is proposed to provide an underground attenuation tank in an area north of the UCD Students Union building, an extended generator compound south of the existing substation building, and to provide a new waste storage enclosure (c.108 sq m) in an area north-west of the UCD Computer Centre. Green roofs are provided at roof level and the proposal includes all site services, drainage works above and below ground, plant, landscaping and all associated ancillary site development works, There are no works proposed to the existing Protected Structures within the University College Dublin Campus as part of this planning application.

Permission for development at this site extending to c. 1.43 hectares at Astra Hall / UCD Student Centre, North of the Campus Ring Road, University College Dublin, Belfield Dublin 4. The develpment will consist of a single storey extension (c. 215 sqm) of the existing Astra Hall / UCD Student Centre extending from the eastern elevation of the building (c. 795 sqm total proposed floor area), reconfigured landscaping and relocated cycle parking (158 no. spaces) and all associated works. 2 no. signage zones on the eastern and southern elevations totalling 35 sqm.

Planning permission for development of an extension to the existing Veterinary Hospital, Belfield Campus. The development will consist of: a single storey flat roof extension of 313 square metres connected to the existing hospital waiting room. The extension will comprise, a reception office, an oncology clinic, kennel room, a treatment area and consulting rooms, and an hydrotherapy treatment room. External works including a fenced access pathway, expanded cycle parking facilities and enhanced new soft landscaping.

Permission for the demolition of a 3-storey bay to the north-west elevation of

Permission for development. The application site comprises

We, University College Dublin, intend to apply for permission for development at this site extending to c. 3.83 hectares on lands at the UCD Sports Precinct east of Newstead and north of the Campus Ring Road (extension of Wynnsward Drive), University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. The development includes amendments to permission granted under Reg. Reg: D23A/0163. The development will consist of the omission of two canopies at entrances along the eastern elevation of the permitted multi-Purpose Performance and Events Centre (MPPEC) and minor landscape works. The first canopy is located above the entrance to the entrance lobby at lower ground floor level in the northern section of the building. The second canopy is located above the entrance to the main foyer at ground floor level in the northern section of the building. Minor landscape works including the omission of the permitted retaining wall adjacent to the eastern elevation at the southern part of the building are also proposed. No other changes to the permitted development are proposed.