Site planning risk brief

Extension of permission for planning ref. 19/196: demolition of the single storey 20th Century WC extension alongside Hartstonge Street, the refurbishment of the existing porch to the original state. Re-installation of original Georgian railed external area to the West of the existing entrance porch. Provision of planting to existing external railed area east of existing entrance Porch. Upgrade, including partial demolition, of the partial remaining rear return structure, to permit the re-installation of the original Georgian fenestration to opening at stairwell. Additionally, upgrade of the rear return to provide a new side access entrance to serve existing commercial basement floors, and re-construction of a new glass-clad rear return, to provide misc WC's, lobby and an enclosed glazed room, ensuring visibility of replacement Georgian window from street level. Construction of a new enclosed, rear lower lobby, modification of 2 no. rear window openings to permit egress in the lower lobby area, and access to the roof deck above the lower lobby area. Insertion of a new internal stairs above the existing third floor service stair to access a proposed renovated roof valley via a glazed roof level doorway and the modification of non-original roof valley finishes to discretely accommodate Renewable Energy Mechanical & Electrical systems within the roof valley area. Repointing, 'wigging' of the external brickwork on the street facades, and all ancillary internal, external and site works. This planning application contains works to a protected structure RPS: 236, NIAH Ref. No.:21517187 and is located within a Limerick Architectural Conservation Area ACA1A

Demolition of the single storey 20th Century WC extension alongside Hartstonge Street, the refurbishment of the existing porch to the original state. Re-installation of original Georgian railed external area to the West of the existing entrance porch. Provision of planting to existing external railed area east of existing entrance Porch. Upgrade, including partial demolition, of the partial remaining rear return structure, to permit the re-installation of the original Georgian fenestration to opening at stairwell. Additionally, upgrade of the rear return to provide a new side access entrance to serve existing commercial basement floors, and re-construction of a new glass-clad rear return, to provide misc WC's, lobby and an enclosed glazed room, ensuring visibility of replacement Georgian window from street level. Construction of a new enclosed, rear lower lobby, modification of 2 no. rear window openings to permit egress in the lower lobby area, and access to the roof deck above the lower lobby area. Insertion of a new internal stairs above the existing third floor service stair to access a proposed renovated roof valley via a glazed roof level doorway and the modification of non-original roof valley finishes to discretely accommodate Renewable Energy Mechanical & Electrical systems within the roof valley area. Repointing, 'wigging' of the external brickwork on the street facades, and all ancillary internal, external and site works. This planning application contains works to a protected structure RPS: 236, NIAH Ref. No.:21517187 and is located within a Limerick Architectural Conservation Area ACA1A

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

Link corridor to rear of ground floor accommodation and minor alterations to external doors & windows and associated site works. No. 1 Pery Square is a protected structure ref no. 231 and is on the NIAH ref no. 21517182.

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

Internal alterations to the layout of the single storey link building to Barrington Street, and all associated site works. No. 1 Pery Square is a Protected Structure Ref. no. RPS 231 and is on the NIAH Ref. no. 21517182