Ivana and Sam Slote seek Planning Permission for new 7m2 first floor rear extension to remodel master bedroom and bathroom and new dormer window to rear first floor bedroom, plus adjustment to ground floor kitchen windows, all at 12 Hanover Street West, Dublin 8 D08V2P2.
The proposed development (6,448sqm gross floor area) will consist of a hotel (6,275sqm) comprising 151 bedrooms with all associated ancillary accommodation with access from Brabazon Lane and including public bar / restaurant, reception area, toilets and back-of-house areas at ground floor with access and external seating areas onto Newmarket; 2no. independent units on Newmarket comprising a café/restaurant (100sqm) and a retail unit (73sqm). The proposed development includes a new public routeway through the site from Newmarket to St. Luke’s Avenue. The building ranges from 6 storeys (including set back level) to Newmarket stepping to 8 storeys (including set-back level) on Brabazon Lane and includes a basement/lower ground floor level accessed from the new internal street. Permission is also sought for signage, hard and soft landscaping and all ancillary and associated site development works. The demolition of all existing buildings on the overall site known as the IDA Ireland Small Business Centre at Newmarket Industrial Estate has been approved and will be carried out pursuant to Reg Ref: 3323/17 (Bord Ref: ABP 300431-17). The remainder of the overall site bounded by Newmarket, Newmarket Street Brabazon Street and St. Luke’s Avenue will be subject to a separate planning application for a Strategic Housing Development (SHD) to An Bord Pleanala.
The development will consist of the the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the West & East facing inclines of 3 no. pitched roofs at the existing Teeling Whiskey Visitor Centre and associated works.
The development will consist of the installation of an ATM machine to the existing shop front to the east elevation.
The development will consist of the replacement of the existing telephone kiosks with a new Telephone Kiosk with integral communication unit and a 1.53sq.metre digital advertising display. The proposed structure has an overall height 2.43m, a depth of 0.762m and a width 1.096m.
Planning permission for development of 4 No. Illuminated external projecting signs and building facade lighting. This external signage and lighting application relates to a previously permitted development (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 4743/19) currently under construction on a site of 0.115 hectares located at Newmarket, Brabazon Place, Brabazon Row and St. Luke's Avenue, Dublin 8 (lands comprising part of the site known as the IDA Ireland Small Business Centre at Newmarket Industrial Estate including parts of 10, 12, 13 and 14 Newmarket Industrial Estate and Brabazon Place, 32 Newmarket/ Brabazon Place). The proposed development consists: of the election of (a) 3 No. high level double-sided projecting internally illuminated signs (2.944 sq m each). 1 No. on the Brabazon Row / Brabazon Place (western) elevation and 2 no. on Newmarket) (southern) elevation and (b) 1 No. low level internally illuminated panel sign (2.091 sq. m) on the Brabazon Row / Brabazon Place (western) elevation and the provision of building facade lighting on the Brabazon Row / Brabazon Place (western) and Newmarket (southern) elevations.
RETENTION: permission for a single storey extension to rear of existing house with associated ancillary works at 33 Long Lane, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 P3C3.
Full planning permission for the following to the existing end of terrace two storey house with adjoining two storey flat roof side extension with single storey extension to rear: Permission to demolish existing adjoining side & rear extension. Permission requested to redesign the existing original end of terrace house with a single storey tile roof extension to front with a redesign of the interior on both floors with glazing-door openings changed to accommodate new layout. Permission requested to erect a two storey fully service hipped dwelling with single storey extension to front with window box on first floor gable to the end of original the terrace house. Alterations to boundary walls to accommodate new layout. Maintain connection to existing drainage and allow new connection for proposed house and all ancillary site works.
Permission for the following to the existing end of terrace two storey house with adjoining two storey flat roof side extension with single storey extension to rear: Permission to demolish existing adjoining side & rear extension. Permission requested to redesign the existing original end of terrace house with a single storey tile roof extension to front with a redesign of the interior on both floors with glazing-door openings changed to accommodate new layout. Permission requested to erect a two storey fully service detached dwelling with single storey extension to front and rear. Alterations to boundary walls to accommodate new layout. Maintain connection to existing drainage and allow new connection for proposed house and all ancillary site works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for works at Blocks A and B, Iveagh Trust Buildings, Bull Alley Street, Dublin 8, a protected structure. The works for which permission is sought are conservation works to the North, South and East elevations of Blocks A and B, The Iveagh Trust Buildings, Bull Alley Street, Dublin 8, involving repair of brickwork and concrete elements, local repointing, repair of chimney brickwork and repair of timber and cladding of the attic windows.
Erect 6 No. antenna, 3 No. microwave dishes together with associated equipment on the building rooftop of New Mill Student Accommodation, Mill Street, Newmarket, Dublin 8.
Planning permission at No. 8 Newmarket and No. 18 Mill Street, Dublin 8 (bounded by Mill Street to the South, Mill Lane to the East and Newmarket to the North). The proposed development comprises a change of use of the permitted Market Space at ground floor level (pursuant to condition 4(a) of planning permission DCC Ref. 3321/17, as subsequently amended by DCC Ref. 3672/19 and DCC Ref. 3747/20) to provide a convenience retail unit (512 sqm gross floor area) to include a café/deli, and part off-licence (28 sq.m) and an integrated exhibition / artist market space with a dedicated floor area of 100 sq.m. Permission is also sought to vary condition 4(d) of planning permission under DCC Ref. 3321/17 (as amended) to permit the shared use of the external courtyard space (146sqm) with the permitted artist studios to provide outside seating and dining space ancillary to the proposed retail convenience unit and integrated exhibition / artist market space. In addition, permission is sought for the shared use of permitted office waste storage room at basement level. All works required to facilitate the proposed change of use comprise of internal alterations and will not result in any external alterations to the permitted development.
Planning permission at No. 8 Newmarket and No. 18 Mill Street, Dublin 8 (bounded by Mill Street to the South, Mill Lane to the East and Newmarket to the North). The proposed development comprises a change of use of the permitted ‘Market Space’ at ground floor level (pursuant to condition 4(a) of planning permission DCC Ref. 3321/17, as subsequently amended by DCC Ref. 3672/19 and DCC Ref. 3747/20) to provide a convenience retail unit at ground floor level (612 sqm gross floor area) to include a café/deli, and part off-licence with a dedicated floor area of 28 sqm. Permission is also sought to vary condition 4(d) of planning permission under DCC Ref. 3321/17 (as amended) to permit the shared use of the external courtyard space (146sqm) with the permitted artist studios to provide outside seating and dining space ancillary to the proposed retail convenience unit. In addition, permission is sought for the shared use of permitted office waste storage room at basement level. All works required to facilitate the proposed change of use comprise of internal alterations and will not result in any external alterations to the permitted development.
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing return and the construction of a new 2 storey return on the same footprint, alterations to the front facade and changes to the internal layout.
Retention permission: the development will consist of the rentention of conversion of attic space including dormer window to rear.
Permission is sought for construction of two storey residential extension to side of existing dwelling including part demolition of existing rear extension, dormer to rear, proposed Juliet balcony to rear dormer, garage at ground floor, with vehicular access onto St. Kevin's Avenue, relocation of existing front door to side gable of extension, new pedestrian access gate to rear garden from Blackpitts Road and associated siteworks.
RETENTION: Retention permission for works consisting of a single storey extension to rear, removal of steel shutters and signage to front facade, all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works.
RETENTION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Dublin Simon Community is applying for retention permission for development consisting of: The change of use of the two storey (with third level stair shaft access to paved roof) building from parish centre (originally built as a school, Saint Nicholas of Myra National School) to a hostel for the provision of short term emergency accommodation for homeless persons and associated alterations to the internal layout to provide 20 bedrooms accommodating 51 people, sanitary facilities, dining area, kitchen, offices, counselling rooms, a fire escape stairs, additional doors to the existing courtyard, conversion of the outbuilding to a laundry and plant room, external water storage tanks and associated external works including the provision of ramps to existing and additional access doors to the courtyard, at the former Parish Centre, 12-14 Carman’s Hall, Dublin 8, which is a PROTECTED STRUCTURE, RPS 8822 (Former Saint Nicholas of Myra National School).
Demolition of existing ground floor extension to the rear & construction of a new two-storey rear extension comprising first floor bedroom over living room, internal refurbishment works and new front windows & door.
A CHANGE OF USE of part of the ground floor unit, from its current use as office to takeaway coffee dock, with alterations to the north elevation to include external service hatch and associated works.
PERMISSION and RETENTION: Retention permission of alterations to fixed glazing shopfront to provide new coffee hatch and associated modifications to existing glazing & installation of 1no. retractable canopy to front facade of existing building, and planning permission for replacement of 3no. defunct projecting lights with 3no. fabric banners at P&K Cycles, Unit 3 / 4, Ardilaun Court, Patrick Street, Dublin 8, D08NW66.
The development will consist of raising the roof level of the existing single storey extension to the rear of the house. Addition of roof lights to the flat roof and pitched roof over the stairs to the rear. Proposed new window at ground floor level on side gable wall. The proposed development includes internal alterations and sundry other minor works.
The development will consist of construction of a new single storey pitched roof extension to the rear of the existing dwelling including new rooflights, conversion of existing shed to home office and all associated internal and external alterations, site, landscaping, drainage and ancillary works.
Planning permission for development at a c. 0.1918 ha site at 36 Bride Street, Dublin 8, D08 AX62 and Molyneux House, 67-69 Bride Street, Dublin 8, D08 C8CN. The development will consist of the following; 1) The demolition of an existing single-storey pitched roofed light industrial building (c. 480sqm) and a 2/4/5-storey office building including the remaining external walls and roof of Molyneux Chapel (c. 2,639sqm); 2) The construction of a 247-room hotel building comprising of a part 4-storey, part 5-storey brickwork and polyester-powder coated framed glazed block facing Bride Street and a nine storey brickwork and polyester-powder coated framed glass block at the corner of Bride Street and Peter Street. A total of 14 disability accessible bedrooms are included; 3) The proposed building has a total height of 31.856m above ground (+44.41m ODM, including lift overrun), stepping back at 4th, 5th and 6th floor levels with a gross floor area of c. 8,326 sqm (including basement of c. 261 sqm); 4) The retention of a 4-storey brick facade element to Bride Street to create an 'art-link' open air gallery space at ground floor level and the insertion of a linked gallery 'Stephenson Room' at 2nd floor level; 5) Polyester powder-coated steel entrance gates, cycle parking stands both inside and outside gates and hard and soft landscaping elements and external seating to the existing terrace courtyard at the northern boundary of the site; 6) A ground floor 'Living Room' foyer area will include a bar and servery, check-in pods, soft seating areas and meeting rooms, toilets and back of house areas with links to the open air gallery and landscaped terrace courtyard. This area will span the entire width of the building on Bride Street and include side hung glazed terrace doors as well as a draught lobby with 2 no. sets of bi-parting automated doors; 7) An electrical sub-station located at ground floor on the Peter Street facade; 8) An existing part basement area is proposed to be retained for plant; 9) Rooftop plant areas above both 5th floor and 9th floor areas will be screened with polyester powder-coated louvered metal panels; 10) Artwork poem at 3rd, 4th and 5th floor levels to brickwork panel to Bride Street corner of the Peter Street facade; 11) 2 no. signage panels at 9th floor level to brick panels; 12) All other engineering and associated site development works.
Planning permission for the following amendments to the development permitted by DCC Reg. Ref. 2915/20 and ABP Ref. ABP-309466-21 for a new hotel at this 0.1918 ha site at 36 Bride Street, Dublin 8, D08 AX62 and Molyneux House, 67-69, Bride Street, Dublin 8, D08 C8CN (1) overall floor area increase of 102.02 sq.m. (2) updated depiction of retained Stephenson facade on drawings to accurately show what is retained on site following completion of updated survey from ground to fifth floor level, (3) change to shape of rear elevation from ground to eight floor level causing a floor area reduction of 8.87 sq.m. at ground floor level, floor area increase of 0.59 sq.m. at 1st to 5th floor level (inclusive), no floor area change at 6th to 8th floor level, (4) basement level plant area reduction of 28.27 sq.m. (5) at ground floor level - landscaping changes within northern external terrace comprising amendments to planters and trees, rearrangement of bike spaces and paving material change, previous void area changed to plant area of 43.10 sq.m., installation of external lighting, changes to entrance/exit doors on all elevations comprising the removal of one main door entrance door, removal of a door from lobby to outdoor seating area, three meeting room doors change from double to single doors and position change for door exiting onto Peter Street, new sign over main entrance box (Bride Street elevation 1-1), replacement of permitted external gates with a double vehicle gate containing single pedestrian gate within it (Bride Street elevation 1-1), (6) at first floor level - increase in plant area of 15.94 and removal of skylight, (7) at second floor level - steps added to retained Stephenson room, (8) at third floor level - amendments to glazed roof comprising pitch angle changed and panels above link bridge changed to opaque, (9) at fourth floor level - stepping out of building line causing floor area increase of 3.8sqm to this floor, (10) at fifth floor level - stepping out of building line (no change in floor area) and additional plant equipment on roof, (11) at sixth floor level - additional plant equipment on roof and change in position of external door, (12) at eighth floor level - increase in the size of plant area by 4.08 sq.m.. (13) John Field Road Elevation 2-2 - changes to fritting on glazed curtain walling comprising the removal of fritting to the upper section panel and material change from brick to grey Sto Render at 7th and 8th floor, (14) Peter Street Elevation 3-3 window fritting changes comprising vertical frosted sections added to panes, directional change to brickwork from vertical to horizontal, at 3rd floor to 5th floor level - change of poem wording and change in material from brick to bronze lettering, (15) Rear elevation 5-5 partial material change from red brick to grey Sto render at ground to 8th floor level, level change for plant screen and parapet from +20.04 to 20.24, (16) northern block elevation 6-6 - changes to fritting on curtain walling comprising removal of fritting from upper section of panel and inclusion of artwork on the rear of the retained Stephenson facade, (17) Southern block elevation 7-7 - partial material change from brickwork to grey Sot render 1st to 8th floor, changes to fritting on glazed curtain walling comprising removal of fritting from upper section of panel and addition of vertical frosted sections to panels and directional change of brickwork from vertical to horizontal, (18) rear of retained Stephenson facade - additional of artwork from ground to 3rd floor level.
Retention planning permission is sought to retain the altered layout of the permitted Artist Studios under parent permission DCC Ref. 3321/17, as subsequently amended by DCC Ref. 3672/19. The amended layout of the permitted 4 no. Artist Studios at ground floor level provides emergency fire escape means via the provision of fire escape corridors internally to the rear of the artist studios at ground floor level. This alteration to the previously permitted layout of the Artist Studios has resulted in a reduction of the combined previously permitted floor space associated with the 4 no. Units from approximately 90 sq.m to 83.5sq.m as follows: (a) Artist Studio No. 1 is reduced from a permitted 28.01 sq.m to 18.80 sq.m. (b) Artist Studio No. 2 is reduced from a permitted 26.73 sq.m to 26.73 sq.m (c) Artist Studio No. 3 is increased from a permitted 17.63 sq.m to 22.50 sq.m (d) Artist Studio No. 4 is reduced from permitted 17.84 sq.m to 15.50 sq.m.
The development will consist of internal refurbishment works of the existing dwelling demolition of rear ground portion of wall and construction of a two storey extension comprising of first floor bedroom and ensuite over living/kitchen area.
The development will consist of upgrading works to include partial demolition works, extension of existing rear ground and rear first floor extensions to include increased height to facilitate warm roof construction, 3 no. new flat type rooflights, removal of existing first floor rear side window, new smaller first floor rear side window, internal reconfiguration, SUDS drainage and all associated ancillary works to facilitate the development.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The works for which permission is sought are conservation works to the external elevations of Blocks A, B, E, F, G and D, The Iveagh Trust Buildings, Bulley Street, Dublin 8 involving repair of brickwork and concrete elements, local repointing, repair of chimney brickwork, painting of rainwater goods and iron window railings and painting and repair of cladding of the attic windows and all associated works.
Attic conversion for storage with dormer window to the rear, and first-floor extension with a Flat roof to the rear.
The development will consist of: demolition of existing single storey rear extension (7.6 sq.m), construction of a new single storey rear extension with flat roof (39.8 sq.m), internal courtyard and associated works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (RPS No. 1011) The works for which permission is sought are conservation of the exterior of Blocks C and D involving repair of brickwork and concrete elements, local repointing, repair of chimney brickwork, painting of rainwater goods and iron window railings, and painting and repair of cladding of the attic windows and all associated site works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Proposed development will consist of amendments to the part-two to part-eight storey mixed-use development in three blocks incorporating a co-working shared space with associated café and 368 no. student accommodation bed spaces with associated facilities granted planning permission under Reference ABP-305324-19 comprising: 1) Introduction of a separate fire fighting access route through Block A from Ardee Street to the internal courtyard and tower and consequent reduction in the permitted areas of the bin store by 9 sq.m and bicycle store by 14 sq.m; 2) Minor modifications to Block A including internal alterations the relocation, replacement of permitted timber gates to the main entrance on Newmarket Square with a metal surround and a glazed sliding door, the replacement of the permitted timber gated entry to the vaults with a simple steel door, retention of the blocked up opening adjacent to the main entrance door with matching reclaimed brick, and to the extent and arrangement of the glazing courtyard at ground floor and to the core; 3) Minor modifications to the internal layout of the ground floor of Block B and consequent amendments to the fenestration to the courtyard elevation and the position of the ridge on the lower roof, to the extent of ground floor fenestration, location of entrance from the courtyard and fenestration to upper lobbies / stairwells, and the omission of 2 no. windows from the facade to Brabazon Street / Place; 4) Modifications to the permitted internal layout of the co-working shared space on the ground floor of Block C fronting onto St Luke's Avenue to remove the shared lobby and create two separate units accessed from the street and consequent reduction in the permitted net unit area from 325 to 298 sq.m; 5) Modification to the elevational treatment of the tower including the retention of all windows on the northern elevation as blind recesses of matching reclaimed brick; and 6) Modifications to the landscape treatment of the internal courtyard consequent to the introduction of a separate fire fighting access from Ardee Street including the relocation of one of the zones for future bicycling parking.
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing one-storey extension to rear of the existing dwelling and the construction to the rear of a new part-one and part-two storey extension with skylights over the ground floor flat roof, internal alterations to existing dwelling to allow proposed new layout, all associated site boundary works and all ancillary site works.
RETENTION: The development consists of: the temporary use of part of the existing Student Accommodation for tourist or visitor accommodation until 31st May 2022, after which time the development will revert to the originally permitted Student Accommodation use under DCC Reg. Ref. 2827/17. There are no physical changes proposed to the permitted development.
Permission for development at a site bound by Newmarket to the North, Ardee Street to the West and Mill Street to the South, Newmarket, Dublin 8 (including City House and Unit 3, Newmarket, Dublin 8). The proposed development consists of the demolition of all existing buildings on the site together with site clearance works and the erection of temporary hoardings along the Newmarket, Ardee Street and Mill Street site boundaries. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
Permission for development at the rear of The Lamplighter. The development consists of the erection of an extension at first and second floor level of 2 no. bedrooms with en-suite on each floor to the rear of and above the existing public house, with associated drainage and site works.
The development consists of: (a) The provision of an opening for new door to the side facing Brabazon Street, (b) The fitting of fold arm retractable awnings, extending 1500mm beyond face of building to below the fascia signs to The Coombe & Brabazon Street, (c) The fitting of 7 no. 1800mm flag poles to walls between windows on the Coombe & Brabazon Street, (d) The provision of extension at first and second floor to rear for use as common amenity rooms in association with the short term rented accommodation.
Permission for alterations, demolition of existing single storey rear extension, construction of a single storey extension to the rear.
PERMISSION: The development will consist of the removal of an existing no. 1 modular ballast with support pole and installation of telecommunications equipment including no. 6 ballast mounted shrouded antennas, no. 3 ballast mounted dishes, remote radio units (RRU's), GPS, cable trays, cabinet and all other associated site development works on the building rooftop to provide for high speed wireless data and broadband services.
RETENTION: The development consists of the increase of the pitched roof ridge level height by 300mm in relation to the approved ridge level of planning application ref no. WEB-1007/21 as amended under planning application ref. no. WEB2761/24.
RETENTION PERMISSION for amendments relating to the approved planning application ref no: WEB-1007/21, at 13 Williams Place South, Portobello, Dublin, D08 V2X8 The permission for retention submission consists of: 1) Amendments to boundary & wall construction along the west of the site; 2) Internal room alterations over ground, first and second floor storeys resulting in an increase of floor area by 17.7m2; 3) Elevational alterations including window & door sizes & positions; 4) Omission of 2no. Chimneys; 5) Provision of gossip wall at western boundary of front yard.
1. Elevational amendments & interior alterations to existing 2-storey terraced dwelling house 2. Demolition of single storey elements & replacement of same with single storey extension to rear and 2-storey extension at front elevation 3. Associated site works
The application relates for works at this site at No. 13 Williams Place South, Portobello,Dublin 8. The works will consist of: 1. Elevational amendments & interior alterations to existing 2-storey terraced dwelling house. 2. Demolition of single storey elements & replacement of same with single storey extension to rear and 2-storey extension at front elevation. 3. 2nd floor utility & storage space added. 4. Elevational amendments & interior alterations. 5. Associated site works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at this 8 sq.m site:The Iveagh Hostel, Bride Road, Dublin 8, D08R7DX, a protected structure (Record of Protected Structures ref. 860). The development will consist of: the removal of the existing concrete steps and landing located within the main entrance porch on the ground floor of the Iveagh Hostel which is situated on Bride Road. Remedial works are proposed to the existing steel structure which is currently supporting the existing landing. Replacement concrete stairs and landing are proposed together with associated site works.
The proposed development includes the demolition and replacement of an existing ground floor extension to the rear, an extension at first floor level to the rear, the internal reconfiguration of the dwelling, additional rooflights to the rear, a new pedestrian accessway from Davis Place to the rear and all associated site works. The primary pedestrian access will remain from John Dillon Street.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of works to and the change of use of an existing two-storey over partial basement building known as "The City Lodge Rear Annex" (a Protected Structure, RPS no. 3818), from healthcare to office use for medical administration associated with the HSE provision of public services and ancillary accommodation (approx. 404 sq m). The works include the demolition of existing boiler room to West elevation (approx. 3 sq m); infill of existing partial basement and associated external lightwell (approx.. 40 sq m); internal layout modifications including interlinks to "The City Lodge Front Building" previously refurbished under planning ref. 3282/13; replacement and reprofiling of existing roof; refurbishment of external facades; infill of existing door opening to West elevation; inclusion of new window and entrance door to South elevation; inclusion of new accessible ramp to South elevation; inclusion of louvre screen to existing plant room roof to East elevation; and all associated site development; landscaping and related site works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for works at Blocks A,B, E, F, G and H, Iveagh Trust Buildings, Dublin 8, a protected structure (RPS No.1011). The works for which permission is sought are conservation works to the external elevations of Blocks A, B, E, F, G and H, The Iveagh Trust Buildings, Bull Alley Street, Dublin 8, involving repair of brickwork and concrete elements, local repointing, repair of chimney brickwork, painting of rainwater goods and iron window railings, and painting and repair of cladding of the attic windows and all associated works.
The site is generally bound by a Student Accommodation and Residential scheme permitted under ABP Ref. ABP-303436-19 (currently under construction) to the east, the River Poddle to south, Dublin City Council Waste Management Depot to the west and properties fronting onto Sweeney's Terrace to the north. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of all structures on site, except No. 4 Sweeney's Terrace, and construction of a residential development (with a total Gross Floor Area of 3,096 sq.m) to comprise of 39 no. apartments (consisting of 3 no studio units; 16 no. one-bed units and 20 no. two-bed units) arranged in a single block rising from 3 no. storeys to 7 no. storeys in height over a partial basement level with terraces/ balconies on eastern, southern and western elevations. Roof terraces are provided at third and fifth floor level. The proposed development also provides for change of use of No. 4 Sweeney's Terrace from residential to office use, extension at ground and first floor level, increasing total GFA from approximately 81 sq.m to 88 sq.m GFA, together with associated elevational amendments, internal reconfiguration and modifications to fenestration including new windows on the north and southern elevations and repositioning of door to western elevation and use of the existing 1 no. car parking space for the proposed commercial use. The development will include 84 no. bicycle parking spaces (60 no. internal secure spaces at basement level and 24 no. external, surface level visitor spaces), a set-down area within the site, bin stores, plant, electrical switch rooms and ESB substation, controlled pedestrian access to internal courtyard communal open space, landscape open space along the River Poddle including the opening up of approximate 31 m of the river which is currently culverted, boundary treatments including the provision of controlled access to private open space and restricted access to the Poddle embankment area and the existing lane from Sweeney's Terrace (public access available during daylight hours), lighting and all associated site and development works on a site of 0.192 hectares.
The proposed development will consist of the demolition of all structures on site, except No. 4 Sweeney's Terrace, and construction of a mixed use, primarily residential development comprising: A part 3, part 4 storey apartment block of 25 no. units (4 no. studio units, 8 no. 1 bed units, and 13 no. 2 bed units) over a partial basement level with ground floor terraces and upper floor balconies on the eastern, southern and western elevations. The proposed apartment block incorporates a dedicated bin storage area, substation and switch room at ground floor level, together with gated and controlled access to 2 no, external amenity areas comprising a communal courtyard to the east and a landscaped open space area along the partially culverted River Poddle to the south; and, A change of use of No. 4 Sweeney's Terrace from residential to office use, incorporating an extension at ground and first floor level to increase the Gross Floor Area (GFA) from approximately 81 sqm to 88sqm GFA, together with associated internal reconfiguration and modifications to elevations, A total of 69 no. bicycle parking spaces are proposed, consisting of 65 no. spaces for the apartment block (40 no. resident spaces, 3 no. cargo bike spaces and 22 no. visitor spaces) and 4 no. external bicycle parking spaces for the office use at No. 4 Sweeney's Terrace. 3 no. vehicle parking spaces are provided, consisting of 2 no. spaces to serve the apartment block ( 1 no. parking/set down to the north-west and 1 no. car-sharing space to the north-east) and the use of 1 no. existing space to the west of No. 4 Sweeney's Terrace to serve the proposed office use. The proposed development incorporates all associated site and development works, landscaping, boundary treatments and public lighting, together with remedial works to an exposed area of the River Poddle channel in the south-western part of the site (to match previously approved works on an adjoining site to the east under An Bord Pleanala Reg. Ref. ABP-303436-19) and the culverting of a small exposed area of the River Poddle adjoining the south-western boundary. Public access to the landscaped open space to the south of the proposed apartment block along the partially culverted River Poddle will be limited to daylight hours.