Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 WEEKLY PLANNING LISTS Article 27(2), Planning & Development Regulations 2001-2007 (a) Under section 34 of the Act, the applications for permission may be granted permission, subject to or without conditions, or refused. (b) It is the responsibility of any person wishing to use the personal data on planning applications and decisions lists for direct marketing purposes to be satisfied that they may do so legitimately under the requirements of the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 taking account of the preferences outlined by applicants in their applications. Article 32, Planning & Development Regulations 2001 –2007 (a) In deciding a planning application the planning authority, in accordance with section 34(3) of the Act, has had regard to submissions or observations received in accordance with these Regulations” (b) It is the responsibility of any person wishing to use the personal data on planning applications and decisions lists for direct marketing purposes to be satisfied that they may do so legitimately under the requirements of the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 taking account of the preferences outlined by applicants in their applications. PLANNING INFORMATION SESSIONS Qualified staff members are available by appointment to explain the content of current planning applications. The service is being provided to assist members of the public and residents groups in understanding planning applications currently part of the planning process. The service is not intended to provide general planning advice or to assist in the drafting of submissions in relation to planning objections, observations and appeals. All queries in relation to site specific planning guidance or pre-application discussion should be directed to the area planner, Planning Department, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8. Please contact the relevant area office number below to make an appointment and to ensure that the relevant documentation will be made available on the day of your visit. Area Central Area South Central Area South East Area North West Area North Central Area Contact Number Meeting Location 2222932 2225189 2225127 2225727 8166710 Sean McDermott Street Crumlin Area Office Contact Area Office for location Finglas Area Office Bunratty Area Office 1 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 AREA 1 COMMERCIAL: Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Area 1 - South East 4132/08 Permission Mr. John O'Brien 25, Beech Hill Drive, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 (i) subdivision and reduction in floor area of existing house to give a two-storey two-bedroom house with existing nonhabitable attic space, together with porch and bay window extension to front, single-storey extension to rear and new dormer window to attic at rear to replace existing rooflight; (ii) demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and construction of a two-storey extension at side of remainder of existing house to form a two-storey three-bedroom house (no 25a) with non-habitable attic space (partially existing) together with single storey porch and bay window to front, single storey extension to rear, new chimney and rooflight to front and new dormer window to attic at rear to replace existing rooflight; (iii) construction of new two-storey three bedroom house (no 25b) at end of terrace alongside no. 25a with non-habitable attic space and dormer windows to front and rear; (iv) removal of existing front wall and excavation of existing front garden to provide 5 no. parking spaces; (v) construction of 2 metre high boundary wall to side and rear of no. 25b. 01-Dec-2008 Additional Information Received Area 1 - South East 5203/08 Permission Temple Duke Limited Creation Arcade, Comprising 22 & 23 Duke Street, 6 & 7 Duke Lane Upper & 6 & 7 Lemon Street, Dublin 2 The development will consist of the re-configuration of the existing arcade at ground floor level to form 2 independent retail units within the existing building envelope. The re-configured ground floor shall comprise of shop unit 1, Shop unit 2, ancillary stores, facilities and fire corridor. The development includes new shopfronts to Duke Street, Duke Lane Upper and Lemon Street. 01-Dec-2008 Registration Date Area 1 - South East 5223/08 Permission New City Developments Limited Gaiety Centre, 35-45, King Street South, (former Eircom Building) & Clarendon Row, Dublin 2 The development will consist of a sign over the offices entrance which is located on Clarendon Row. 03-Dec-2008 Area Area 1 - South East Proposal 2 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal 5226/08 Permission Dr. Cliffe Beirne 2, Herbert Avenue, Dublin 4 Planning permission sought for demolition, renovation and extension works to existing medical consulting rooms, contained within an existing two storey semi-detached building. These works comprise principally of the following elements: 1. Demolition of existing substandard two storey return and single/two storey extensions and outbuildings to rear (65sqm), 2. Construction of new replacement two storey extension to rear and side (104sqm), with rooflights and solar panel collector, 3. Alterations to existing metal railings and vehicular access gate to front facing onto Herbert Avenue and provision of new disabled access ramp and steps to existing front entrance and other associated site works. Registration Date 03-Dec-2008 Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Area 1 - South East 5228/08 Permission Cressona Ltd 4 Great George's Street South,17, Dame Court, & Dame Lane (adjacent to 'Why Go Bald'), Dublin 2 The development will consist of the change of use from restaurant use at ground floor and basement levels to use as public house and restaurant at ground floor and basement levels, with a space in the basement for theatre and performance. 03-Dec-2008 Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 5230/08 Permission Philip Craughwell 4-7, The Coombe, Dublin 8 Permission is sought for the change of use of ground floor retail unit (51.8sqm) to a take away restaurant with seating to front, new signage with lighting above at 4-7 The Coombe, being part of a four storey retail apartment development. 03-Dec-2008 Registration Date Area 1 - South East 5233/08 Retention Permission C & C Retail Ltd. 19/20, Dame Street, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE - Retention of shop front, individual lettering fascia sign (1no.), light fittings above fascia sign and projecting illuminated sign (1no.) 03-Dec-2008 Area Application Number Area 1 - South East 5240/08 3 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Permission Louise Gilmer Littlegrove, Milltown Road, Milltown, Dublin 6 The development will consist of the demolition of existing 180sqm single-storey dwelling, and the construction of a 3storey over basement level nursing home. The accommodation includes: 1. 41no. single bedroom with associated living and dining rooms over three floors; and reception/administration areas at ground floor (all totalling 1,588sqm); 2. Staff facilities, kitchen, laundry and associated stores (totalling 172sqm); plant, waste storage, 11no. car parking spaces and 10no. bicycle spaces, all at basement level; 3. Plant room of 175sqm at attic level. Site works include; 1. new front boundary wall and railing to include 2no. pedestrian gates and the realignment and widening of existing vehicular access off Milltown Road; 2. the provision of an off-street ambulance lay-by; and 3. all associated site development works to include landscaped gardens to front and rear. The total gross floor area of the proposed development is 1760sqm (to exclude plant rooms and car parking), and on a site of 0.1227 hectares. Registration Date 04-Dec-2008 Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Area 1 - South East 5245/08 Permission Chicago Rock Cafe Ltd TGI Friday's, St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 The development will consist of a refurbishment of the main entrance including new signage and lighting. 05-Dec-2008 Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 5257/08 Permission Ballack Limited 17-19, Lower Hatch Street, 15-18 Earlsfort Terrace, two mews houses to the rear of 17 & 18 Earlsfort terrace on Hatch Place, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE - Commercial / mixed development with overall development (new and retained buildings) consisting of 24,385m sqm gross floor area on a 0.3279 hectare site bounded to the north by Hatch Street Lower, to the west by Earlsfort Terrace, to the east by Hatch Street Place, and to the south by Segrave House in Dublin 2. Included under the proposed development are permission for one apartment and permission for retention of 200sqm embassy use at no. 17 Earlsfort Terrace. The site comprises an existing five storey office building known as 17-19 Hatch Street Lower including a surface level car park to the rear; nos 15,16, 17 and 18 Earlsfort Terrace (nos 17 and 18 are protected structures); two mews style dwellings located to the rear of nos 17 and 18 Earlsfort Terrace with access from Hatch Place, and associated yards and boundary walls. The Development will consist of: i. The demolition of the existing five storey commercial office 4 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 building known as 17-19 Hatch Street Lower, the demolition of 2 no. mews style dwellings on Hatch Place to the rear of nos 17 and 18 Earlsfort Terrace, and associated boundary walls; ii. The construction of a nine storey over two storey basement level, commercial office building with the two top floors (7th floor and penthouse floor) setback creating open space terraces and with additional smaller terraces created on the 5th, 6th floors, the overall building has a gross floor area of 22,655sqm. The proposed building will be accessed via a double height entrance lobby on Lower Hatch Street, with the overall building constituting a maximum height of 33.66m; iii. The proposed building also contains a cafe unit (gross floor area 65sqm) at ground floor in the northwest corner of the site with access from Earlsfort Terrace; iv. The proposed development will include the refurbishment and external restoration of nos 15, 16, 17 and 18 Earlsfort Terrace (nos 17 & 18 protected structures), and also includes: a. At no. 15 Earlsfort Terrace, a change of use from residential to office use, changes to the internal layout, new connections between nos 15 and 16 Earlsfort Terrace, connections from no. 15 to the main office building. The works will include where appropriate the removal of the partitions, reinstatements of window openings to the rear, removal of modern extensions and external staircases to the rear, refurbishment and external restoration. b. At no. 16 Earlsfort Terrace change of use of basement and 3rd floor from residential to office use, new connections between nos 15 and 16 Earlsfort Terrace. The works will include where appropriate the removal of partitions, reinstatements of window openings to the rear, removal of modern extensions and external staircases to the rear, refurbishment and external restoration. c. At no. 17 Earlsfort Terrace (protected structure), permission for embassy on 3rd floor; retention of embassy on 1st and 2nd floor; change of use of basement and ground floor from office to residential (consisting of 1 no. 2 bed apartment). The protected structure will be subject to minor works including general conservation works, fire treatment of floors and doors, minor interior works, removal of external staircases to the rear, repair and renewing of the facade, including repairing of the brick, stone and repointing in lime mortar and associated works and refurbishment and external restoration. d. At no. 18 Earlsfort Terrace (protected structure), permission for refurbishment and external restoration . The protected structure will be subject to minor works including general conservation works, fire treatment of floors and doors, minor interior works, removal of external staircases to the rear, repair and renewing of the facade, including repairing of the brick, stone and repointing in lime mortar and associated works. v. The development will incorporate a total of 49no. car parking spaces including 5 disabled spaces and a total of 199no. bicycle spaces with vehicular access from Hatch Place and the provision of services an plant at sub basement level and roof level and also provides for a hard and soft landscaped, open space courtyard between the office building and the rear of nos 15-18 Earlsfort Terrace. vi. The development includes all associated site works, boundary treatments, signage and landscaping. Registration Date 05-Dec-2008 5 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area 1 - South East 5259/08 Permission National Irish Bank The National Irish Bank, 138, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2 The development will consist of the erection of 3no. projecting signs on the front elevation of the building. 05-Dec-2008 Area 1 - South East WEB1112/08 Permission Jurys Doyle Holdings Ltd Jurys Doyle Westbury Hotel, Balfe Street, Dublin 2. Permission is sought for erection of signs to rear and front elevations of existing hotel. 05-Dec-2008 DOMESTIC: Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 5256/08 Permission R and D Barton 35, Saint Kevin's Park, Dartry, Dublin 6 Demolition of existing 2 storey rear return, garage and porch canopy. The construction of new 2 storey extension consisting of kitchen, utility room, storage , bathrooms, and single storey conservatory to rear, dormer window to rear of existing roof and new open porch at entrance. 05-Dec-2008 Area 1 - South East 5244/08 Retention Permission Ann Moore 8A, Lansdowne Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 RETENTION - The development will consist of: Retention of evacuated tube solar panels to south facing slate roof and increased ridge height (525mm) to previously approved planning reg ref 1974/07. 05-Dec-2008 Area 1 - South East 5235/08 Permission Catherine Slattery 2, Merrion Lodge, Strand Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4 The development will consist of ''A new porch and bay window to the front of the house. The amalgamation of an existing door 6 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal and window on the gable into sliding patio doors. A new protruding window arrangement to the rear including a semicircular bay window at ground floor and a two storey rectangular bay window. An attic conversion providing a new bedroom, bathroom and storage. A new window in the rear gable for the new attic bedroom. A new window in the front gable for the new attic store 3 new rooflights on the side slope of the roof for the new attic bedroom, bathroom and store. 04-Dec-2008 Area 1 - South East 5232/08 Permission Conor Brosnan 71, Charleville Close, (rear of 147 Leinster Road) Rathmines, Dublin 6 PROTECTED STRUCTURE-Planning permission for refurbishment of coach house. External alterations to include; repairing of existing render, repointing of existing brickwork, replacement of existing windows insertion of new cast iron rainwater goods, replacement of existing roof tiles and replacement of existing front door. Internal alterations to include; relocation of existing stairs, re-plastering and repainting of existing walls, construction of 1no. dividing wall on ground floor, installation of new en-suite on first floor and all associated site works. 03-Dec-2008 Area 1 - South East 5221/08 Permission Mr & Mrs Liam Shanahan Moylurg, Stillorgan Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 The development will consist of the removal of existing single storey extension (22sqm) and replacement with single one and half-storey extension to front of house, for use as a dining room (58sqm) with 3no linear roof lights, removal of existing single storey conservatory (26.5sqm) to the rear together with internal alterations and replacement with a new single storey extension for use as kitchen/dining room (36.5sqm) with 2 no. roof lights. Works to the house will include associated drainage, landscaping and all associated site development works. 02-Dec-2008 Registration Date Area 1 - South East 5220/08 Retention Permission Mr. & Mrs. John Riordan 34, Mountpleasant Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 For the rentention of an amendment to planning permission ref. 1330/05 involving 7sq.m ground floor kitchen extension. 02-Dec-2008 Area Application Number Application Type Area 1 - South East 5217/08 Permission 7 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Ms K O'Reilly 14, Palmerston Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6 PROTECTED STRUCTURE - Amendment to previously approved planning permission reference 1522/06 grant order number P2431. Amendments as follows: alteration to glazing and external finish to approved single storey extension and addition of glazed lantern to roof. Alteration of stair to basement. Cutting of new opening in existing utility room and widening of existing doorway from dining area to extension at lower ground. Amendment for the addition of a two storey over the approved single storey extension to provide two additional bedrooms with ensuites. Windows to the ensuites and landings of extension to have obscure glass. 02-Dec-2008 Area 1 - South East 5214/08 Retention Permission L. & S. McGill 12, Beechwood Avenue Upper, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 For a single storey gas boiler room with bin storage capacity which is located on the boundary wall to the west side of site all to the rear. 02-Dec-2008 Area 1 - South East 5212/08 Permission Jo Wood 38, Malone Gardens, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4 For vehicular access to front (west) of existing dwelling, car parking landscaping and all associated site works. 02-Dec-2008 Area 1 - South East 5206/08 Permission Michael Scanlan 79, Rathgar Road, Dublin 6 PROTECTED STRUCTURE-1) The making of a vehicular access 2.6metres in width in the front boundary railing. 2) Provision of a parking area within the front garden. 3) The erection of entrance gates fabricated from the gate and railings which are to be removed. 02-Dec-2008 Area 1 - South East 5198/08 Permission Hugh Mulcahy 59A, Palmerston Close, Dublin 6 For extensions and alterations to the existing house, comprising first floor extension over existing single-storey wing on north side of house; construction of new porch and lobby to front; resizing and replacement of existing windows and external doors; construction of balcony at first floor to front; replacement 8 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Registration Date of existing brick finish to front of house by rendered painted finish; associated internal alterations; and demolition of existing front boundary wall and gates and replacement by new masonry screen wall and new vehicular entrance with sliding gate. 01-Dec-2008 LAWS: ***NONE*** SAWS: ***NONE*** DECISIONS: Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 0587/08 Section 5 Grant Exemption Certificate 05-Dec-2008 Master Burger Investments Ltd. Unit 1 Castlemarket & Unit 14, William Street South, Dublin 2 Fit-out only of existing restaurant (no structural works). Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 0605/08 Section 5 Grant Exemption Certificate 03-Dec-2008 Royal Dublin Society R.D.S. Simmonscourt, Ballsbridge, Dublin, 4 Expp: Replacement of existing Simmonscourt hall roof Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 0609/08 Section 5 Refuse Exemption Certificate 05-Dec-2008 Cian O'Murchu 96, Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, 6 Expp:Change of use of shop unit, 96 Rathmines Road Lower, from it's current use as an internet cafe to Retail usage Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Area 1 - South East 0618/08 Social Housing Exemption Certificate ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 02-Dec-2008 Delar Properties Limited 9 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Location Proposal Simmonscourt Castle, Simmonscourt Road, Dublin, 4 Shec: The Development will consist of the refurishment and extension of the existing 2 storey apartment building involing the demolition of an existing single storey shed to the rear of the property and the construction of a 3.75m deep 2 storey extension to the rear to permit the reconfiguration of the existing 4 no.3 bed apartments of 178m2 each and associated circulation space into 4no.3 bed apartments of 190m2 each with external terraces at front and rear of each apartment of 28m2 per unit,and 1 no.2 bed Duplex apartment of 140m2 with 28m2 external terrace at the rear, And the construction of a new penthouse floor with with glazing set back 3.75m from Southwest elevation consisting of 2 no.2 bed apartment of 200m2 with external terraces of 45m2, with 3 no.additional carparking spaces to the front of the existing building and associated landscaping works to the front and rear, accessed from the existing entrance on Simmonscourt Road. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 0631/08 Social Housing Exemption Certificate Grant Social Housing Exemption Cert 01-Dec-2008 Ms Consili Merreck 76, Ranelagh Village, Dublin, 6 Shec: 2- Bedroom Mews to the rear of 76 Ranelagh Village Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Area 1 - South East 0633/08 Social Housing Exemption Certificate Grant Social Housing Exemption Cert 01-Dec-2008 John Reid 13-15, Mountain View Road, And Side 20 Cullenwood Gardens, Ranelagh, Dublin, 6 Shec: Construction of 2 Storey single detached dwelling with demolition of 7 no's lockup garges and stores and retention and refurbishment of one store. Proposal Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 0637/08 Social Housing Exemption Certificate Grant Social Housing Exemption Cert 01-Dec-2008 Townsend Property Partnership 88-92, Townsend Street, Dublin 2 Demolition of one no. one bed apartment (57sqm) & construction of one no. one bed duplex apartment (67sqm) as part of a mixed use development comprising of office, medical, retail & retail cafe. 10 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 0638/08 Social Housing Exemption Certificate Grant Social Housing Exemption Cert 05-Dec-2008 Robert Madden Rear of 79, Frankfort Avenue, Rathgar, Dublin 6 Two storey mews dwelling together with all associated site development works to rear of existing building (protected structure). Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 3486/08 Permission REFUSE PERMISSION 02-Dec-2008 J. Kenny, KAR Catering 26, Fenian Street, Dublin 2 Change of use of part of the ground floor from sandwich bar to pizza delivery outlet, and to install new signage over existing shop front. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4070/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 05-Dec-2008 Roisin Hyde Wharton Hall, Wharton Terrace, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6 Demolition of existing roof, internal partitions and sections of front & rear elevations, provision of 2 parking spaces at ground floor, refurbishment of existing 1st floor office, construction of a new 2 bedroom apartment at 2nd floor with 15m2 terrace at rear and 6 no. rooflights. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4135/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 04-Dec-2008 Patrick Higgins 38, South Lotts Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4 Construction of a new vehicular entrance to front, conversion of attic space, installation of new dormer window to rear of existing dwelling and all associated works. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Area 1 - South East 4678/08 Permission APPLICATION WITHDRAWN 03-Dec-2008 11 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Applicant Location Proposal Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Westbourne Partnership Rear of 2, Lansdowne Gardens, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Planning permission for development on a site of c. 0.0355 hectares within the rear garden of no. 2 Lansdowne Gardens. The application site is bounded to the north by no. 1 Lansdowne Gardens; to the west by the existing semi-detached residential dwelling at no. 2 Lansdowne Gardens (which is the subject of a concurrent planning application); to the south by Crampton Avenue; and to the east by Iveragh Court. the proposed development will comprise of:A) The construction of 1no. 3 bedroom, 3 storey over basement, detached residential dwelling which will comprise of 1no. domestic scale lap pool with ancillary plant and attenuation tank at basement level; 1no. garage at ground floor level; and living and bedroom accommodation at ground, first and second floor level. 2no. terraces will be provided at the western elevation at first and second floor level (total area c. 35sqm). A garden of c. 98sqm will be provided at ground floor level to the north and west of the proposed dwelling. The proposed dwelling is c.360sqm gross floor area plus c. 230sqm GFA at basement level, with an overall height of 9.2m (c. +12.55 metres OD). B) The demolition of the existing wall within the site at Crampton Avenue (c. 28.2m in length) and the provision of a new wall on the boundary, of the application site at Crampton Avenue, which will be in a position c, 2.3metres to c. 3.3metres south of the existing wall. This new wall will incorporate 1no. vehicular entrance and 1no. pedestrian entrance to serve the proposed dwelling (both at Crampton Avenue). C) All landscaping, boundary treatment and ancillary site development works. Area 1 - South East 4679/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 03-Dec-2008 Westbourne Partnership 2, Lansdowne Gardens, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Planning permission for development on a site of c. 0.047 hectares. The application site is bounded generally to the north by no. 1 Lansdowne Gardens, to the west by Shelbourne Road, to the south by Crampton Avenue and to the east by the rear garden of no. 2 Lansdowne Gardens, (which is the subject of a concurrent planning application). The development will consist of works to the existing semi-detached dwelling house comprising of:A) Demolition of the following:- (i) c. 15sqm gross floor area (GFA) of the existing habitable house which includes:- a) the single storey utility room to the rear of the property and b) part of the roof space including 2no. dormer windows at the rear of the house at 2nd floor level. (ii) Removal of parts of the rear elevation wall at ground and first floor level. (iii) Part of the existing wall at Crampton Avenue (c.24.3m in length). (iv) The existing boundary plinth wall and railings to Shelbourne Road (c. 9.6m in length) and (v) Other internal demolition works including the removal of an existing WC at ground floor; removal of the 12 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 internal staircases: and removal of some internal partition walls. B) Construction of the following:- (i) A basement level of 197sqm which will accommodate a gym, multimedia room and study; (ii) The construction of a 2 storey extension to the rear of the property (77sqm) to comprise kitchen/dining and bedroom accommodation; and (iii) The provision of a new lead clad dormer window to the rear at second floor level. C) Ancillary works as follows:- (i) All ancillary internal and external restoration and alterations works to the dwelling; (ii) All associated site development, boundary and landscape treatment works, including the provision of 2no. garden terraces at Level -1 and a new boundary stone garden wall (with railings incorporated) to Crampton Avenue (of c.39.9 metres in length) and to Shelbourne Road (of c. 9.6 metres in length); and (iii) Provision of a new vehicular access to the site off Shelbourne Road to facilitate off-street car parking to the front of the dwelling. As a result of the proposed development, the GFA of the dwelling house will increase from c. 237sqm to c. 305sqm above ground plus basement level of c.197sqm. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4708/08 Permission REFUSE PERMISSION 03-Dec-2008 Ciaran Hickey 2, Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6 PROTECTED STRUCTURE-Planning permission to restore and renovate 8no. existing studio apartments. The development shall include: forming new basement entrance, including external stairs from front garden to basement apartments; constructing external wheelchair ramp from side garden to basement; renovating existing front and side gardens, including railings and paths; removing existing internal stairs between basement and ground floor; constructing new balconies to the rear, to serve ground, first and second floor apartments; forming new opes in the rear wall on ground, first and second floor levels; installing new bathroom, sanitary and kitchen facilities throughout; renovating and restoring the existing external and internal walls, including existing historical brickwork, stonework, timber joinery and timber and plaster finishes; renovating the roof and chimneys. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4722/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 02-Dec-2008 John & Caroline Grant 11, Wasdale Grove, Terenure, Dublin 6 The development will consist of: attic conversion to bedroom ensuite with dormer roof to rear and roof lights to front. Gable wall raised to half hip with obscure glazed windows. Roof lights in existing garage flat roof and glazed panel in wall to kitchen area 13 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 over flat roof. Glazed panels in front garage doors. rear chimney to be demolished. Front porch extended outwards. Roof lights in existing flat roof to rear single storey extension. internal alterations and refurbishments. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4728/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 01-Dec-2008 S. Plunkett 16, Morehampton Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 PROTECTED STRUCTURE-Permission sought to demolish an existing single storey and 2 storey extension at rear, erect single storey and 2 storey extension at rear, internal alterations, replacement of existing double glazed aluminium windows to front and rear elevations with double glazed timber sliding sash windows. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Area 1 - South East 4730/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 02-Dec-2008 Brondsway Ltd. Camden Court Hotel, Camden Street Upper, & Charlotte Way, Dublin 2 Permission to extend upwards the Camden Court Hotel with 2 extra floors on Camden Street & Charlotte Way elevations (making a total of 7 storeys, including mansards), the demolition and consolidation of rooftop plant rooms and the addition of 1 extra floor to internal courtyard block (making a total of 8 storeys including plantroom level), all in external finishes of brick, natural slate and zinc to match existing. Proposed development to comprise 75 bedrooms, 2 lifts with ancillary accommodation and plant totalling 2967.7sqm. Proposal Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4734/08 Retention Permission GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION 05-Dec-2008 Leinster Branch IRFU Leinster Branch IRFU Rugby Grounds, Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 Temporary retention of development (for a period of three years) on a site of 90sqm (approximately), (the application site) within the overall Leinster Branch IRFU Rugby Grounds (4 ha approximately). The application site is bounded to the west by the entrance turnstiles and gate to the Leinster Branch (IRFU) Rugby Grounds, to the north by Bective Pavilion, to the south by the main pitch and recently constructed viewing stand and to the east by the second practise playing pitch. The retained structure 14 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 consists of the following: a single storey, temporary prefabricated structure totalling 87sqm. The structure contains ancillary storage (19sqm), medical (10sqm) and merchandise uses (58sqm). Access is provided via the north-western side of the building. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4736/08 Permission REFUSE PERMISSION 05-Dec-2008 Caroline Connolly 113A, Rathgar Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6 Demolition of the remains of an uninhabitable dwelling and provision of a new two storey dwelling with a reduced lower ground floor level 1.08m below street level towards the rear of the site, abutting to neighbouring property. Provision is made for 1 no. enclosed patio at lower ground level (5.6sqm), 1 no. parking space and landscaped yard to front of site (24.1sqm), alterations to front boundary wall to provide vehicular and pedestrian access and associated site works. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4757/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 02-Dec-2008 Suzanne & Damian Ryan Donmel, 30B, Eglinton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 demolition of existing two storey dwelling and single storey garage to allow for the construction of a new two storey over basement, 4 bedroom detached dwelling. Other works will include 2 No. surface parking spaces accessed from Eglinton Road, new boundary walls and entrance gates and all ancillary works. The proposed dwelling is adjacent to a protected structure. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4793/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 02-Dec-2008 Ed & Louise Martin 106, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 The development will consist of alterations to previously granted permission for (reg ref 2128/08). Alterations include the omission of basement area, omission of rear first floor balcony by squaring off of rear local section (additional area 9.4sqm) and commensurate alterations to ground floor rear local section below balcony area (additional area 5.5sqm); modifications to profile of obscured side windows to stairs area along with new 25sqm detached plantroom / shed to rear of house (normally exempted development) and associated works. 15 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4809/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 05-Dec-2008 Susan Carroll 8, Dodder Bank, Clonskeagh, Dublin 6 Demolish existing shed attached to existing cottage and to construct a single storey extension to side and rear incorporating 'granny flat' with self contained kitchen dining area and bedroom. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4816/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 05-Dec-2008 Dr Harry Beauchamp 62, Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 PROTECTED STRUCTURE - Refurbishment of this protected structure to include the following external works: Refurbishment of railings, cleaning and repointing granite steps at entrance, refurbishment of main entrance door, refurbishment of sash windows to all elevations, cleaning and repointing brickwork to front and rear elevations, cleaning and refurbishment of plasterwork to rear return, refurbishment of lead works, gutters, water pipes, roof slates, chimneys and coping at roof level, cleaning and repointing boundary wall in rear garden. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4819/08 Permission REFUSE PERMISSION 05-Dec-2008 Alexander Court Management 25, Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2 The development will consist of the addition of a new sixth floor level containing 1no. 2 bed apartment with terrace to Upper Pembroke Street, and 1no. 2 bed apartment with terrace and upper level study space (in total 2no. apartments) increasing the height of parapet wall to Upper Pembroke Street to match neighbouring building, and erection of a new external fire escape staircase to side, and associated works. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Area 1 - South East 4820/08 Retention Permission GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION 04-Dec-2008 Shana Bernad 5, Herbert Green, Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 16 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Proposal Retention permission is sought for a single roof light to front of dwelling. (previously granted permission 2935/08). Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4836/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 04-Dec-2008 Gerrard Gannon 56, William Street South, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE-The work will consist of the repointing and repair of brickwork to first, second, third floor and parapet of the front facade. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4848/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 05-Dec-2008 Donal O'Donovan 29, St Mary's Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 PROTECTED STRUCTURE-The development will comprise the installation of an en-suite bathroom (3.3sqm) in the rear bedroom, first floor. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Area 1 - South East 4849/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 04-Dec-2008 Shoalwater Limited Park Place Former Dunlop Centre Site, Fronting Hatch Street, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE-Planning permission for development comprising the provision of signage relating to permitted retail/restaurant units, to be displayed at various locations at and alongside the front (north) elevation of Park Place. All on a site of 0.039 ha within the overall Park place development. The proposed development will comprise 5no. advertising structures denoting the name of the overall building and 8no. tenant slots with agreed lettering type and size as follows: (1) One no. wall mounted tenant information sign comprising of built up red pinned lettering with a height of c3.1m and a width of c1.2m located on the buttress at the western entrance to the vaults. (2) One no. wall mounted tenant panel sign of c.2.3m in height and c1.4m wide located on the inside wall of the western entrance to the vaults with return onto the northern elevation of the Park Place building. (3) One no. sign to the front of the ESB substation on new double timber door panel to the front of existing doors to ESB substation with a height of c2.5m and c2.4m wide. Proposal 17 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 (4) One no. freestanding double sided tenant totem sign with a height of c2.2m and a width of c0.9m to be located at the eastern entrance to the vaults. (5)One number wall mounted tenant panel sign with a height of c2.3m and a width of c2m located on the inside wall of the eastern entrance to the vaults. Proposed signage is back lit with white/red LED's or trough lit from above. The proposed development does not include any works to a protected structure however the site is adjacent to the former Harcourt Street Station building (the facade and roof of the station are protected structures). Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East WEB1082/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 02-Dec-2008 Cormac Jackson 152, Rosary Terrace, Dublin 4 Conversion of Attic space to habitable accommodation including retention of and extension to rear dormer, change of roof profile and internal alterations Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East WEB1087/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 05-Dec-2008 Orla Kaminska & Stephen Knight 15, Serpentine Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Construction of a single-storey kitchen/dining room addition to the rear, a single-storey bedroom addition to 1st floor front forming a 2-storey projecting gable elevation with a bay window to the ground floor, a new window to 1st floor rear elevation, a new bay window and porch to ground floor front, extension of the existing loft conversion to form a compliant bedroom and bathroom with dormer and windows to rear and roof-light to front. APPEALS NOTIFIED: Area Application Number Appeal Type Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 4325/08 Written Evidence Ambiorix Limited Treasury Building, Lower Grand Canal Street, Dublin 2 Addition of a new penthouse floor. The proposal involves the addition of a 1,459sqm gross penthouse floor for office use, extension of 3 no. existing fire escape staircases to service the new floor, ancillary services including an accommodation stairs and lift serving the 5th and proposed 6th floor only and a partially 18 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 concealed roof top plant area all to be situated on top of an existing 5 storey above ground structure. ***AMENDMENT TO WEEK 48/08*** Area Application Number Appeal Type Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 2771/08 Written Evidence Bryan Cullen Sandymount Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4 (bounded to west & north by Enable Ireland Health Clinic, to east by dwellings & to south by Sandymount Avenue) Permission for development on a site of c. 0.37 hectares at Sandymount Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4. The site is bounded to the west and north by grounds of the Enable Ireland Health Clinic and associated workshops; to the east by residential dwellings accessed off Gilford Road and Sandymount Avenue; and to the south by Sandymount Avenue. Permission is sought for the construction of an office/medical and related consultants use scheme in the form of 33 no. own-door-units; 31 no. units for office use (ranging in size from c.88sqm to c.188.8sqm gross floor area (GFA)); and 2 no. units for medical and related consultants use (ranging in size from c.77.4sqm to c.110.9sqm GFA) in Block E. A total of 3,728.4sqm GFA off office use, and a total of 235.8sqm GFA of medical and related consultants use is proposed. The scheme is in the form of 5 no. blocks ranging in height from 1-3 storeys over basement level (3 storeys overall) with an upper parapet building height of c.+14.0 metres OD. The office/medical and related consultants use units are located at upper floor levels of the scheme, and partially at basement level at Blocks D and E with an associated sunken courtyard; the remainder of the basement level provides ancillary facilities comprising a total of 39 no. car parking spaces and 48 no. bicycle parking spaces, bin storage and plant/switch rooms. The basement is accessed via proposed vehicular ramp, accessed from Sandymount Avenue. Access to each own-door-unit is provided via a covered walkway at ground, 1st and 2nd levels, which are accessed via 2 no. internal staircores in Blocks A and B. The total gross floor area of the proposed development is c.3,964.2sqm plus c.1,634sqm at basement level car park/storage areas etc. Permission is also sought for all ancillary site development, landscaping and boundary treatment works. APPEALS DECISIONS: Area Application Number Appeal Decision Appeal Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 5 - North Central 1596/08 GRANT PERMISSION 28-Nov-2008 Mr Seamus Gallagher 61A, 61-63, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9 The alterations will consist of the following: (1) Change of use from ''Fusco's'' take-away food outlet and incorporation of premises into ''Kitty Kiernans'' licenced premises at 61-63 Collins Avenue, Dublin 9. 19 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 (2) Demolition and removal of existing shopfront and signage and extension of ''Kitty Kiernan's shopfront at front of premises including providing new entrance door and window and signage fascia panel. (3) Demolition and removal of stores at rear of premises and erection of new single-storey store with access door to rear laneway. (4) repositioning of first floor escape stairs at rear of ''Kitty Kiernan's'' with escape doors to rear laneway. ***AMENDMENT TO WEEK 48/08*** Area Application Number Appeal Decision Appeal Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 1846/08 REFUSE PERMISSION 28-Nov-2008 Gerard & Martha Siggins 69, O'Connell Gardens, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4 1) Demolish existing single storey extension to the rear. 2) To extend and renovate existing dwelling house with 2 storey extension to the rear, comprising at ground floor level of Kitchen / Dining Room, W.C. and Stairs Relocation, at First Floor Level, two additional bedrooms, One with Ensuite, Three no. Velux Windows to proposed roof area. ***AMENDMENT TO WEEK 48/08*** Area Application Number Appeal Decision Appeal Decision Date Applicant Location Area 1 - South East 4206/07 GRANT PERMISSION 28-Nov-2008 Sawbridge Ltd Swan Shopping Centre, 250, Lower Rathmines Road/Castlewood Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6 The development will consist of a new 3 screen cinema with a total of 571 seats at 2nd and 3rd floor levels to create a 3 storey building over part of the existing centre including part cinema entrance foyer together with ancillary services at 1st floor of 192.3sqm and part cinema foyer at 2nd floor of 107.9sqm together with ancillary services. It is proposed to provide new fire escape corridors from the cinemas at 2nd floor including access to projector room at 3rd floor level. It is also proposed to include 1no. external fire escape stair from 1st to ground floor level. It is also proposed to demolish part of unit no. 41 at 1st floor level to accommodate access / foyer to cinemas. Access to new cinemas will be via existing Swan Shopping Centre entrance on Lower Rathmines Road with internal access to cinemas via existing escalator stairs and lift at ground floor level or via stair / lift from basement level car parking. Existing 310 no. car parking facilities are available at basement level with existing vehicular access via Rathmines Road Lower and Castlewood Lane and egress onto Castlewood Lane. The total area of the proposed development is 1765.28sqm. The site is bounded by Rathmines Road Lower, Castlewood Lane and Castlewood Avenue. ***AMENDMENT TO WEEK 48/08*** Proposal 20 Week 49/08 01/12/08 – 05/12/08 Area Application Number Appeal Decision Appeal Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 1 - South East 6735/07 REFUSE PERMISSION 04-Dec-2008 Abbey Building Contractors Ltd 35 New Street South And Long Lane Including Rear 33-34 New Street South, Dublin 8 The development will consist of the demolition of the existing public house and the construction of a new ground floor public house, entrance lobby to apartments and courtyard. The development of 2 no 1 bedroom apartments, 5 no 2 bedroom apartments 2 no 3 bedroom apartments. Total 9 no apartments; roof gardens, balconies to apartments and ancillary site developments. 3, 5 and 6 storey heights. 21