36 BERSFORD STREET, DUBLIN 7

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS Ref. 8372): A permission is sought for: a) a change of use from a shop to a cafe (both Class 1), b) corresponding internal alterations and fitout and c) new signage within the historic shopfront.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: A permission is sought for a) a change of use from a shop to a cafe (both Class 1), b) corresponding internal alterations and fitout and c) new signage within the historic shopfront

The development will consist of: conversion, extension and alterations (to include new roof & roof lights) to an existing single storey garage structure, to rear of the existing two storey mid-terrace dwelling, to create a new garden room / studio (ancillary accommodation to the principal dwelling house).

Vantage Fusion Two Limited intend to apply for permission for development at 5-6 Dame Court, Dublin 2, D02 XP58. The development includes proposed change of use of a portion of the ground floor and basement level from Telephone Exchange to hotel use. Works include internal alterations to accommodate entrance lobby, serving hatch, bar and cafe use at ground floor and storage, services and staff facilities at basement level and complete refurbishment of the Dame Court elevation at ground floor level. The development proposed is in conjunction with the overhead development permitted under DCC Ref. WEB 2154/24.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE A new glazed shopfront within existing structural openings and signage to include 3no. new facade logo signs with individually illuminated letters on a Protected Structure under the 2022-2028 Dublin City development plan Ref No. 5059 (Upper floor facade only) within an architectural conservation area.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION AND PERMISSION: Planning Permission is sought to consolidate Change of Use from Tourist hostel to Community Services Administration Offices (440 sq m) and to complete minor works comprising of : the amalgamation of front meeting rooms and lobbies on all levels replacing 4 no. access doors with fire rated studs within existing openings, amalgamation of kitchen & dining at basement level of unit 32. Floors, walls and ceilings to be made good with new painted finishes and carpet tile floor finishes. Existing electrical installation to be repaired and replaced with new energy efficient lighting (suspended track lights under historic ceilings / surface mounted on modern ceilings under attic) and electrical services (including surface mounted dado trunking). Existing windows to be repaired with replacement of any damaged windowpanes. External basement areas and steps to be repaired and repainted. Water ingress to external rear walls to be remedied including removal of redundant surface mounted external pipework- repairing/ sealing existing rainwater downpipes, making good to all associated internal and external surfaces. Retention Permission is sought for works undertaken to date being the removal of modern sanitary installations within the meeting rooms of all the main upper floors, associated removal of modern stud partitions and doors, removal of modern sheet floor finishes and loose insulations.

Permission to allow short-term and long-term letting of an existing residential unit at 1 Inns Court, Winetavern Street, D08W3P3. The application relates to an existing ground floor residential unit within the Inns Court building with independent access directly from Winetavern Street and which does not rely on internal communal areas of the building. The residential use of the unit was previously regularised under Retention Permission granted by Dublin City Council in 2016 (Ref. 2815/16) for the change of use from office to residential. The proposed development relates solely to the operational use of the existing residential unit. No physical works, structural changes, or alterations to the building’s height, footprint or façade are proposed. The internal layout and floor area remain unchanged. The surrounding area is characterised by a mixture of commercial premises, offices, hospitality uses and residential accommodation, with consistent pedestrian activity and traffic movement typical of a city centre location. The proposal is consistent with recent permissions granted for similar short-term and long-term residential use within other units in the Inns Court building and aligns with the established pattern of use within the development.

RETENTION & PERMISSION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of Retention and Permission to consolidate Change of Use from Tourist hostel to community services administration offices (440 sq m) and carry out minor works (subject of recent unsuccessful Section 5 application ref P5118) comprising of : the amalgamation of front meeting rooms and lobbies on all levels replacing 4 no. access doors with fire rated studs within existing openings, amalgamation of kitchen & dining at basement level of unit 32, removal of modern sanitary installations within the meetings rooms of all the main upper floors, associated removal of modern stud partitions and doors. Floors, walls and ceilings to be made good with new painted finishes and carpet tile floor finishes. Existing electrical installation will be upgraded with new energy efficient lighting (suspended track lights under historic ceilings / surface mounted on modern ceilings under attic) and electrical services (including surface mounted dada trunking). Existing windows to be repaired with replacement of any damaged windowpanes. External basement areas and steps to be repaired and repainted. Water ingress to external rear walls to be remedied including removal of redundant surface mounted external pipework- repairing/ sealing existing rainwater downpipes, making good to all associated internal and external surfaces.

The development will consist of the following: (1) Change of use of an existing financial services unit to a restaurant. (2) Removal of two existing ATMs and installation of a new façade treatment fronting onto Temple Bar Square, including a new shopfront window. (3) Provision of internal restaurant facilities, including kitchen accommodation, waste storage, ventilation, staff welfare areas, customer seating, and an accessible restroom. (4) Installation of ventilation ducting on the south elevation to serve the proposed kitchen, together with an extractor fan at roof level. (5) Erection of signage on the north elevation. (6) All associated site development and services work on a site of c.0.0067ha.