Site planning risk brief

Permission is sought for: 1) Alterations to the previously granted planning permission Ref. No.’s 23/60157 and 25/60862, for the refurbishment and change of use of the existing derelict 3 and 5 storey warehouse which is a protected structure (RPS Ref.: TTP99 and NIAH Ref. No. 21003352) to a boutique hotel. The alterations to the previously granted permissions include: a) Provision of an additional 5 no. bedrooms on ground and first floor; additional ground floor alterations to include a new kitchen, revised toilet layout, and ancillary facilities; all associated internal and external alterations; and all associated site development works. Permission is also sought for 2): Alterations with a change of use of the adjoining Alms House which is also a protected structure (RPS ref.: TTP98 and NIAH Ref. No. 21003350). Works to include the change of use of an existing retail and office building into additional hotel accommodation to be integrated with the adjoining warehouse into a combined 37 bedroom boutique hotel. Alterations to the Alms House to include: Partial demolition of rear and side extensions with new replacement extensions to the rear and side of the building as previously granted under planning permissions Ref. No.’s 22/1002 and 25/60814. Works to include the provision of: i) The main hotel entrance foyer, reception areas, and ancillary facilities; ii) 5 no. twin/double hotel bedrooms with en suites at first floor level; iii) associated internal and external alterations to the building; iv) new shopfronts, signage, and canopy to the eastern façade; and v) all associated site development works. Permission is also sought for 3): The construction of a new Orangerie/Conservatory within the existing shared and connecting courtyard of the buildings. Works to include the provision of a seated dining area within a glazed canopy, ancillary circulation, toilets, stores and bin stores, all internal and external alterations and connections to the adjoining buildings, and all associated site development works

The development will consist of alterations to the previously granted planning permission ref. no. 23/60157 for the refurbishment and change of use of the existing derelict 3 and 5 storey warehouse which is a protected structure (RPS ref.: TTP99 and NIAH Ref. No. 21003352) to a boutique hotel. The alterations to the previously granted permission include: 1) provision of PV panels on the west facing pitched roof (facing Brogue Makers Lane) and surface mounted service extracts; 2) Alterations to the existing facades, to include i) modifications of the existing window openings on the east and west elevations, and ii) reconfiguration of the glazed curtain wall and cladding at fourth floor level; 3) increase to the overall ridge height due to increase in floor levels to accommodate services; 4) alterations to the proposed internal layout of the proposed hotel including a) reconfiguration of ground floor layout including revised stair arrangement, toilet and store layout, and enlarged public foyer area; b) reconfigured bedroom layouts on the upper levels; and c) addition of a new plant area at attic level; and 5) all ancillary site development works.

The development will consist of: the refurbishment and change of use of the existing derelict 3 and 5 storey warehouse which is a protected structure (RPS ref.: TTP99 and NIAH Ref. No. 21003352) to a boutique hotel. The works will comprise of: (i) the provision of a 28 no. twin/double bedroom hotel rooms with en-suites and ancillary facilities over 5 storeys formed from an existing ground floor level and 4 no. raised upper levels; (ii) the provision of dual staircases and passenger lift; (iii) the raising of the existing roof structure to accommodate the internal alterations; (iv) refurbishment of the three storey annex; (v) elevational alterations throughout; and (Vi) all ancillary site development works.

The development will consist of alterations to the previously granted planning permission ref. no. 22/1002 for the conversion of the existing 2 no. mixed use units into a single occupancy restaurant which is a protected structure (RPS ref.: TTP98 and NIAH Ref. No. 21003350) and adjoins and is within the curtilage of a former Warehouse Building which is also a protected structure (RPS ref.: TTP 99 and NIAH Ref. No. 21003352). The alterations to the previously granted application include: i) an altered layout and reduction in proposed floor area which includes the removal of the previously proposed orangerie and fire escape stairs; ii) alterations to the proposed external envelope to include a revised front façade and shop front and provision of new fire escape exit on the northern elevation onto Market Place; iii) the reconstruction of the western wall facing onto the courtyard with associated alterations to the lean to roof section to the rear (west) of the building; (iv) the demolition and reinstatement of the existing single storey annex to the south of the building; and (v) all ancillary site development works

CONVERSION OF THE EXISTING 2 NO. MIXED USE UNITS INTO A SINGLE OCCUPANCY RESTAURANT, PROVISION OF A NEW KITCHEN AT GROUND LEVEL, ELEVATIONAL CHANGES TO INCLUDE NEW SHOP FRONT AND DOORS AND WINDOWS, NEW HIGH QUALITY RETRACTABLE AWNING AND SIGNAGE, RENOVATION OF EXISTING REAR COURTYARD, REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING FLAT ROOF AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ROOF WITH ROOFLIGHT TO PARTIALLY COVER THE SPACE WHICH ADJOINS THE PROTECTED STRUCTURE TO THE WEST, PROVISION OF AIR DUCTING WITHIN THE BUILDING AND PROVISION OF AN EXTERNAL EXTRACTION VENT AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

(A) CHANGE USE FROM PERMITTED OFFICE SPACE ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS TO HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION ANCILLARY TO THE ASHE HOTEL AS PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER PLANNING REFERENCE (17/279) AND (B) PLANNING PERMISSION FOR CHANGE OF USE OF RETAIL UNIT ON SOUTHERN SIDE AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL FACING CHURCH STREET TO A CAFÉ ALL WITH ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY WORKS LOCATED