Planning precedent report

Removal of 11no. existing car stacker units to the ground floor rear carpark resulting in a reduction in carparking from 27no. to 16no. spaces.

Removal and replacement of the existing corporate signage with two new sets of face illuminated PTSB letters on new panels to the south-west elevation and corner elevation including removal of existing signage along Frascati Road.

Retention is sought for the construction

Permission is sought for 1) A change of use to the existing building from Commercial Office with part Residential use to a Health and social Care Centre with the Provision of Residential Accommodation to People in Need of Care. The entrance Level hosts 2 no. support care reception rooms, kitchen to the return and 2 no. multipurpose rooms with WC. The first and middle floors provide 5 no. sleeping quarters with en-suites and the basement provides two multipurpose rooms with washing facilities. 2) A new external pedestrian steel and glass screen lift and landing platform from the front garden entrance level to the higher ground floor entrance level which includes alterations to the existing stairs and landing in provision of a new Part M compliant and accessible stepped approach with landing, including new metal and glass balustrades and handrails to the front of the building (with rear access off Carysfort Avenue Parking Lot) for Summit Care Ltd. The site is designated as a Candidate Architectural Conservation Area.

(1)Demolish the existing split level two storey annex to the rear of the existing main building facing onto Patrick's Row, along with the current perimeter boundary walls & gate of site. 2) Demolish the ground floor front shop elevation and internal stairs on all floors onto No. 7 Carysfort Avenue. 3) Minor adjustments to windows, openings and walls on each floor to allow the new layout. 4) Erect a fully serviced split level flat roof three storey commercial building with the stairwell extending-continuing over the proposed third floor to connect to main buildings dormer space. Stairwell to connect to each floor in the proposed extension the existing floors. 5) Allow a new door entrance of Patricks Row to access all new commercial units proposed and this also allows access to all units facing onto No. 7 Carysfort Avenue. 6) Change the shop front on ground floor facing no. 7 Carysfort Avenue to allow two shop units with their own front doors, shop window and signage. 7) Allow some additional fenestration on side elevation (Patricks Row) to accomodate the new design. 8) Allow vehicle access to be maintained to no. 9 Carysfort Avenue as agreed with on a previous planning permission D20A/0755. 9) Maintain connection to the county council soil and surface water and all ancillary site work.

Permission in lieu of the existing Granted Permission (D20A/0403). The development will consist of the demolition of the existing roof and alterations to the facade and the construction of a first floor with pitched roof, the installation of signage and a change of use from Office use to Coffee Shop.