Site planning risk brief

The conversion of existing residential house into 8 no. studio apartments (2 no. basement level, 2 no. first floor level, 2 no. second floor level and 2 no. at third floor level). Conversion of existing ground floor area into 2 no. separate office (commercial) areas. The removal of existing 2 storey flat roofed extension (non-original) at rear and the construction of new five storey steel framed extension at rear including insulated wall panels and proprietary windows and including new entrance at ground level at rear (Hartstonge Mews). The removal of existing annex (adjacent to stairwell) at rear at first and second floor levels and replace with new steel framed structure at first & second floor levels and extended to include extension at third floor level at rear. New metal insulated wall panelling to external face of existing stairwell/annex at rear to include for stairwell/annex extension at third floor level. New 'A' roof (timber) with traditional slates to main building to replace existing [non-original] slate roof including new parapet gutters to front and rear. New conservation type rainwater pipes. New conservation type roof light (roof access) to roof slope fronting Catherine Place and new conservation type roof light (smoke vent) to rear slope. Form new entrance in existing window opening to proposed studio/apartment at basement level (Catherine Place). Conservation repair works to exterior of building including existing 2 no. chimney stacks, existing parapets at front and rear. Re-pointing of existing brickwork facade to Catherine Place. Conservation type repairs to existing up and down sash windows [non-original], including replacement of glass panes [non-original] with slimlite double glazed panes, conservation type repairs to 4 no. metal balconies at first floor windows to Catherine Place, to metal railings at street level and to entrance steps at front. Conversion of existing cellar at basement (Catherine Place) into services room including new door to existing cellar opening. The proposal also includes all ancillary services and drainage works necessary to facilitate the development at Lissadell House (A Protected Structure - RPS No 113)

The conversion of existing residential building into 4 no. one bedroom apartments (at basement level, at first floor level, at second floor level and at third floor level). Conversion of existing ground floor level into 2no. separate offices (commercial) areas. The upgrading of existing 2 storey flat roofed extension at rear (non-original) to include 2no. Georgian type windows to replace existing, including new sliding door (service access) to Hartstonge Mews access laneway. New 'A' roof (steel framed with timber rafters) with traditional roof slates, to main building, to replace existing, including new parapet gutters at front and rear. New conservation type Rooflight (roof access) to roof slope fronting Catherine Place, and new conservation type roof light (smoke vent), including installation of solar panels to rear roof slope. New conservation type rainwater pipes to replace existing. Installation of lift in existing rear annex. Installation of fire lobbies at first, second, and third floor landings. Installation of fire lobbies to proposed ground floor offices. Conservation repair works to exterior of building including existing 2no. chimney stacks, and existing coping to front and rear. Front elevation: Repair of wiggling pointing over window heads and main entrance door. Conservation type repairs to existing up and down sash windows; to 4no. metal balconies at first floor windows to Catherine Place; to metal railings and limestone dwarf walls at street level, and to entrance steps at front. Conversion of 2no. existing cellars at basement level (Catherine Place) into services room and tenants storage area. New metal staircase to basement from street level to replace existing. Rear elevation: Application of insulated lime mortar render to existing brickwork including the blocking up of 2no. window openings, at second and third floor levels. This application is to include all other ancillary services and drainage works necessary to facilitate this development and associated site works. This is a Protected Structure (RPS No 113)

The proposed Development that consists of; 1) partial Change of Use from Office to Community Support Services managed by the Society of the St. Vincent de Paul and (2) works to the building including relocation of entrance door to lane, conversion of existing entrance door to partially glazed screen, internal reconfiguration, fabric repairs, replacement of roof finish, replacement of external windows and doors, installation of rooflights and services penetrations, installation of lift, replacement of building services generally, external plant area at roof level, photovoltaic panels to rear slope of roof and all ancillary works associated with the development. The building is a Protected Structure RPS. 3147. The Mechanics Institute building is owned by the Limerick Mechanics’ Institute Delegate Board. Part of the building was previously in regular use as the Constituency Office of local Labour Party T.D.s but this use has ceased. The Limerick Mechanics’ Institute Delegate Board maintain a presence in the building with archive, library and offices as well as general purpose hall but the building is only used occasionally and is generally under-utilised. The SVP has operated a Drop-In Centre to the rear of Ozanam House since 2002 but has insufficient space to properly support the range of services they offer. The location of the Mechanics Institute building directly adjacent to Ozanam House renders the building an excellent opportunity to accommodate elements of the Drop-In Centre. The Limerick Mechanics’ Institute Delegate Board supports the proposal but also want to retain a presence in the building due to its historical connection with the building. This Planning Application is for partial Change of Use of the building for those parts of the building that the SVP propose to occupy and from which it will offer community support services. The Planning Application is also for repair works, reconfiguration works and renovation works all associated with the proposal. The Mechanics Building is a Protected Structure and located in an Architectural Conservation Area. The Planning Application is supported by an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment (AHIA) prepared by Michael Pledge Conservation Architects

1. demolition of later edition structure to rear and its replacement with a new extension to accommodate sanitary and utility rooms. 2. the provision of a small single storey extension for use as an en-suite at lower ground floor level. 3. repairs/replacement of windows - altering the frames to insert double glazed incorporating the conservation of any original surviving panes of glass. 4. the conversion of the front bedroom at first floor level to a bathroom and all associated pipe work. 5. the insertion of underfloor heating at lower ground floor level, and a new traditional heating system to the upper floor levels. 6. complete dry lining of the internal faces of all external walls (with a breathable fermacell board) - at lower ground floor level only. No. 13 Pery Square is a recorded Protected structure. (RPS 207 & NIAH or Monument Ref. No: 21517281)

Change of use of ground and first floors from Office use to use as a residential townhouse. Please note that this building is a Protected Structure

Minor amendments to previously approved planning reg. ref. no. 17/1089 to include the following: The change of use of the ground and first floor levels from residential to commercial use, reinstatement of the front steps from street level to lower ground floor level, alterations to the existing railing to reinstate a pedestrian gate, compartmentation of the lower ground floor and retaining its present use as a dwelling unit. All other elements will remain as per the original grant of permission. No. 13 Pery Square is a recorded Protected structure. (RPS No.:RPS 207 & NIAH or Monument Ref. No. 21517281)