Apt 10, 6 Ushers Quay, Dublin City, Dublin 8, Dublin

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 seeking permission will consist of the construction of a single storey structure to the rear garden, for home office use.

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.

CHANGE OF USE: The development is largely contained to the upper floors of the existing building and includes the doorway, lobby/stairway access on the ground floor. The subject site is located within the South City Retail Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The development will consist of the development of a 34-no. room hotel within the existing building as follows: 1. Change of use of existing building from office to hotel use and internal reconfiguration to provide for 34 no. double and family guest rooms (all en-suite). 2. Refurbishment of the building entrance onto Exchequer Street, to include 2 no. signs, one on the façade of 1.26m x 0.165m and one above the door of 0.54m x 0.37m. 3. Repair / renewal of all existing windows (including secondary glazing to all windows) and façade restoration of the associated windows and brickwork / stonework. 4. Removal / modification of some elements including of south-eastern secondary staircase; sections of internal walls and doors; and repair of existing roof structure; and addition of new internal walls. 5. Provision of circulation areas, lobby areas, utility areas, staff welfare facilities, linen and refuse storage areas, and plant rooms. 6. Provision of raised internal floor at first floor level to facilitate services. 7. External plant deck to rear lower roof area, and all associated site works above and below ground.

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.

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: Works to a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 2387) including alteration of the existing shopfront and front facade, installation of retractable awnings and erection of lighting and new signage.

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.

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.