PERMISSION: The front (north) of the site faces towards Harcourt Road/Adelaide Road and the rear onto Albert Terrace/Albert Place West. The east of the site is bounded by Peter Place. LUAS tracks run by the north and east of the site. The proposal includes the demolition of all existing structures on site and the construction of new structures, as detailed below. Demolition: The demolition of the existing office development (c.6,636m2) comprising an 8-storey L-shaped office block (c.26.5m high + setback plant) and surface carpark; and Construction: The construction of a new office development (c.20,519m2), including retail/cafe use (c.80m2) and a community facility (c.709m2). The proposed development will range in height from 4-storeys facing Albert Terrace/Albert Place West, through setback floors of 6 and 8-storeys, to a 9 and 10-storey setback level towards the front (Harcourt Road/Adelaide Road end) of the site, giving an upper parapet height of c.41.47m (+ plant). The scheme includes external terraces facing Albert Terrace and Albert Place West (at 4th floor) and facing Peter Place/Albert Place West (at 6th floor), a wrap-around terrace at 8th Floor and a 9th floor terrace facing Harcourt Road/ Peter Place. The existing 51 surface level car spaces will reduce to 24 spaces, accommodated at basement level, accessed via a car lift off Albert Place West. 289 bicycle spaces will be provided (including cargo bike and accessible spaces and 12 visitor spaces.) The proposed development includes all necessary plant, landscaping and ancillary development and site works above and below ground.

Permission for development consisting of a 5 storey above ground floor residential building, totalling 6 storeys overall, at a height of 20.8m containing 19 apartments comprising of 3 no. studio units, 10 no. 1 bedroom units, and 6 no. 2 bedroom units all with private balcony concierge facilities, a communal meeting room at ground floor level of 56m2 and a communal terrace at fourth floor level of 26.6m2. Bin storage is provided at ground floor level as well as a 32-space secure bicycle parking area. The proposal also includes landscaping works and all associated site works.

Peter Hester is applying for planning permission for: a) a single storey flat roof extension to the rear (north) with first floor bay window and terrace, b) attic conversion to provide a new bedroom at this level and conversion of 1 no. existing bedroom to study, providing a total of 3 no. bedrooms, c) construction of a new dormer at second floor level to the rear (north), d) provision of a new gate to a covered bike and bin storage area in the front garden (south). All with ancillary works to the existing 3-bed, 2-storey end-of-terrace dwelling at 9 Swanville Place, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06E2K1.