6 McMahon Street, South Circular Road, Dublin 8

RETENTION : permission for retention of change of use of ground floor shop unit to 2 bedroom apartment and all related alterations to previously approved plans, planning register No 4582/17 refers

RETENTION & PERMISSION: Retention permission is sought for the demolition of a single storey shed structure to the rear of No. 23 Harrington Street and to the north of No. 12 Stamer Street. Permission is sought for alterations to a previously granted residential development under Reg. Ref. 3815/23 which included 3 no. approved two-bedroom residential units and all associated ancillary works. The alterations proposed include: (i) construction of 2 no. three-storey over basement semi-detached residential dwellings (House A and House B) each providing for 3 no. bedrooms. (ii) House A provides for private open space at basement and ground floor with a terrace at second floor level (totalling 48.5 sqm) and House B provides for private open space at ground floor level with a terrace at second floor level (totalling 69.2 sqm). (iii) Provision is made for bin stores and secure bicycle parking spaces for each unit within the curtilage of the site. (iv) The proposal also includes alterations to the existing western boundary wall including the omission of the existing vehicular entrance to provide for a pedestrian entrance to House A and separate pedestrian entrance to House B; and (v) all associated works, including boundary treatments, landscaping, drainage and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.

The proposed development will consist of: The construction of two single storey extensions at level 06 to provide additional office accommodation (160 sqm); Replacement of curtain wall facade to the north and south of the building at level 06, including new sliding and swing access doors onto terraces; Replacement of glazed doors at the level 05 north terrace; Replacement of stone cladding above glazing at level 05 with metal cladding; Upgrades to the existing outdoor terraces at fifth and sixth floor levels; Additional plant and pv panels at roof level; Extending parapet by 300mm in height at roof level to allow for an improved waterproofing detail at the roof / wall junction; Minor alterations to front elevation and existing canopy at ground floor level; Replacement of Universal Access platform lift at ground floor level; New side gate for existing vehicular entrance onto St. Stephen’s Green; The provision of 30 no. additional bicycle spaces at basement level and; All associated site development works.

For removal of existing garage & for construction of 1 bed 2 storey dwelling, with amended landscaping & site works with access from Madden Road

Dublin City Council - I, Brian Woods, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at at 36 & 37 Avenue Road, Portobello, Dublin 8. The development amends a permitted residential development granted under DCC Reg. Ref. 5265/22. The development will consist of : Minor modifications to the front elevation and minor changes to finished floor levels and parapet heights. All other development details will remain unchanged and will consist of the demolition of existing commercial buildings on site; construction of a residential development of 3 no. terraced houses comprising 1 No. 2 bedroom, 2 storey dwelling and 2 no. 2-3 storey dwellings; private amenity space (gardens) to the rear at ground floor and private terraces to front and rear at 2nd floor level; all ancillary site development works and services.

(1) Demolition of existing single-storey extension to the rear of Unit 2, (2) Construction of a new part two-storey, part single-storey structure to the rear incorporating 2 no. one-bedroom residential units (Units 3 and 4) within the rear garden of the site, (3) Provision of private and shared open space, bicycle storage, bin storage, drainage works, landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated site development works. The existing 2 no. residential units within the main building at No. 57 Upper Clanbrassil Street are to be retained, resulting in a total of 4 no. residential units on the overall site.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development relates to two adjacent sites on Fumbally Lane including the Fumbally Square Building within the Fumbally Square site, located to the north of Fumbally Lane and southwest of New Street, and the West Court Building (known as Tower 1 &2) of the Fumbally Court site, located to the south of Fumbally Lane and to the north of Malpas Street, Dublin 8. The proposed development generally consists of a change of use from office use and the required works to facilitate the development of a 172-no. room aparthotel over two buildings. The application boundary includes a Protected Structure at 12 Fumbally Lane (RPS: 3001- entrance walls and stone setts) and sits as part of a wider site which contains a Protected Structure at 9 Fumbally Lane (RPS Ref. 3000- a stone warehouse). The development will consist of the development of a 172-no. room aparthotel, within the existing buildings, as follows: 1. Change of use of the existing 5 storey Square Building located within Fumbally Square from office to aparthotel to accommodate 119 no. rooms. The existing central courtyard of the Square Building is to be enclosed by new glazed walls at ground level and a canopy at roof level, creating a central reception and lounge area of 192.7 sq.m, at ground floor level which also includes adjacent spaces to include a social kitchen, luggage store and back of house areas. Internal reconfiguration of the existing office layouts to facilitate aparthotel rooms. A publicly accessible Wellness Studio of 122 sq.m is also provided at ground level accessed from the Fumbally Square courtyard. Upgrades to the existing landscaping of Fumbally Square is also proposed which includes alterations to existing setts (RPS: 3001) to provide for a Part M route. Amendments to the existing façade to include new openings in the on the northern elevation to provide additional windows, a new service entrance at ground level on the southern elevation, the enclosing of the existing central courtyard at ground floor level on the western elevation to form new entrance and enclosure of existing opening on the eastern elevation. Amendments are proposed to the existing basement under Fumbally Square which include the removal of 10 no. car parking spaces and the provision of storage areas, new stair to ground level, cycle parking, back of house areas, staff office and changing areas. The proposed amendments result in a minor increase in gross floor area above ground of c. 233 sq.m all contained within the footprint of the existing building. 2. Change of use of the existing 3 storey West Court Building located within Fumbally Court from office to aparthotel and to accommodate 53 no. rooms. A lounge area at ground floor level is provided as well as back of house areas and inclusion of new internal stairs/lift. Internal reconfiguration of the existing office layouts to facilitate aparthotel rooms. A number of existing blocked up window openings on the west elevation are proposed to be reopened. Upgrades to the existing landscaping of Fumbally Square is also proposed. The proposed amendments result in a minor increase in gross floor area of c. 113.07 sq.m all contained within the footprint of the existing building. 3. Use of existing and upgraded plant and other ancillary facilities at basement and ground level to service the buildings including a new foul connection to the north of the site.

PERMISSION I, Brian Woods, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at at 36 & 37 Avenue Road, Portobello, Dublin 8. The development amends a permitted residential development granted under DCC Reg. Ref. 5265/22. The development will consist of : Minor modifications to the front elevation and minor changes to finished floor levels and parapet heights. All other development details will remain unchanged and will consist of the demolition of existing commercial buildings on site; construction of a residential development of 3 no. terraced houses comprising 1 No. 2 bedroom, 2 storey dwelling and 2 no. 2-3 storey dwellings; private amenity space (gardens) to the rear at ground floor and private terraces to front and rear at 2nd floor level; all ancillary site development works and services.

(1) Demolition of existing single-storey extension to the rear of Unit 2, (2) Construction of a new part two-storey, part single-storey structure to the rear incorporating 2 no. one-bedroom residential units (Units 3 and 4) within the rear garden of the site, (3) Provision of private and shared open space, bicycle storage, bin storage, drainage works, landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated site development works. The existing 2 no. residential units within the main building at No. 57 Upper Clanbrassil Street are to be retained, resulting in a total of 4 no. residential units on the overall site.