Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 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 Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 AREA 3 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 Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area 3 - Central 4610/08 Permission Una Mc Clean 61-61A, Talbot Street, Dublin 1 Planning permission for change of use from ground floor internet cafe to drop in child care facility at this site. In addition permission is sought for alterations and improvements to existing shopfront. 11-Dec-2008 Additional Information Received Area 3 - Central 5266/08 Permission Alzwar Limited T/A The Oval Bar The Oval Bar, 78, Abbey Street Middle, Dublin 1 Planning permission is sought for the erection of uprights and wind barrier to the front of The Oval public house. A fabric 1.0m high demountable wind barrier bearing the logo of The Oval Bar will be erected using steel/aluminium upright posts to the front of the pub taking up an area of approximately 20.4sqm (approximately 6 tables and 22 chairs). The barriers will be erected and taken in on a daily basis and used when weather permits. 08-Dec-2008 Area 3 - Central 5268/08 Permission Marie Muldoon 4 & 5, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 Protected structure: Change of use from shop to office usage, new front facade at street level, reconstruction of existing ground floor extension with new two storey extension over at the rear of No. 5 and three storey extension to the rear of no. 4 comprising storage at ground level and office space at 2nd & 3rd floor levels, along with internal modifications and associated site works. 08-Dec-2008 Area 3 - Central 5293/08 Permission Console Suicide Bereavement Counselling 68, Ardpatrick Road, Navan Road, Dublin 7 This development will consist of the following: Change of use from dwelling to sucide bereavement counselling centre and widening of entrance gateway with dished pavement to front of house. 10-Dec-2008 Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area 3 - Central 5300/08 Permission Grapevine Arts Centre 15, Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE : alteration of existing front shop window to form entrance door. 11-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 Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 5265/08 Permission Susan Reilly 6, Inver Road, Cabra, Dublin 7 Planning permission for the construction of a 2 storey extension to rear, a single storey extension at ground floor level to front entrance hall and living room and conversion of attic space into study/playroom. 08-Dec-2008 Area 3 - Central 5270/08 Permission Mrs. P. Doyle 2, Rectory Green, Navan Road, Dublin 7 Planning permission is sought for conversion of existing attic space to storage room with dormer window to rear. 08-Dec-2008 Area 3 - Central 5280/08 Permission Aisling Condon 8, Cuala Road, Cabra, Dublin 7 To widen the pedestrian access to the front of my dwelling. To create vehicular access. This will involve removal of the existing pedestrian gates and railings, the dishing of the path in front of the dwelling and installation of a gravel surface to facilitate veicular access. 10-Dec-2008 Registration Date Area 3 - Central 5281/08 Permission Derek Brennan 19, Ashington Close, Dublin 7 For the construction of a single storey extension and attic dormer at rear of existing dwelling. 10-Dec-2008 Area Application Number Area 3 - Central 5304/08 Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Registration Date Permission Mr & Mrs R Corbet 10, Daneswell Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 Proposed attic conversion with dormer to rear and mini-hip with part gable to side. 11-Dec-2008 Area 3 - Central 5314/08 Retention Permission Tony Branagan 69, Oxmantown Road, North Circular Road, Dublin 7 Retention permission for alterations to previously approved plans reg. ref. no. 4636/05 dated 5 Dec 2005. Alterations to consist of increase in size of footprint to first floor extension to rear by 800mm in length and 260mm in width both externally together with amended roof profile to extension. 12-Dec-2008 Area Application Number Application Type Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central WEB1115/08 Permission A Hoare and D Lyons 21, Clonmore Road, Ballybough, Dublin 3 The development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey sunroom and construction of single storey extension c.8msq with rooflight to the south west of the existing dwelling. Registration Date 10-Dec-2008 LAWS: *** NONE *** SAWS: *** NONE *** DECISIONS: Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 1402/02/x1 Extension of Duration of Permission GRANT EXT. OF DURATION OF PERMISSION 28-Feb-2009 09-Dec-2008 Mr Declan Lawlor 145-147, Richmond Road/1 Waterfall Avenue, Dublin 3 Development will consist of change of use of No. 1 Waterfall Avenue from established commercial use to media recording/general media associated uses, which is a zoning objective Z1 of the current Dublin City Development Plan, conservation of interior and exterior of No. 1 Waterfall Avenue, fully serviced refurbishment of existing retail showroom and offices at 145-147 Richmond Road, demolition of extensions and out buildings to rear of 145-147 Richmond Road which form screen wall to existing yard on Waterfall Avenue, and associated making good to rear and side elevations of 145-147 Richmond Road, and side elevation of No. 1 Waterfall Avenue, new windows to retail showrooms (Waterfall Avenue facade), provision of shopfront and signage to Richmond Road and Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 Waterfall Avenue, conversion of attic at 145-147 Richmond Road to office space, construction of infill building abutting both 145-147 Richmond Road and 1 Waterfall Avenue incorporating 3 no. 1 bed apartments. 1 no. 1 bed maisonette apartment at upper ground floor level, 2 No. 2 bed apartments at first floor level, 2 No. 2 bed apartments at second floor level, demolition , reconstruction, extensions and change of use of existing 2 storey barrel vaulted commercial building to incorporate 1 no. 1 bed studio apartment, 5 no. 2 bedroom maisonettes at upper ground floor, 1 no. 1 bed studio apartment at first floor level, construction of 1 no. 1 bedroom 2 storey maisonette at the rear of site, construction of new basement car and bicycle parking with associated plant, storage and ramped vehicular entrance from Waterfall Avenue, external works, hard landscaped areas, carparking and environmental improvements to Waterfall Avenue, construction of landscaped inner courtyards with pedestrian access from Richmond Road at position of existing gate and from Waterfall Avenue at position adjacent to proposed vehicular ramp and all associated ancillary site development works. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 4805/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 11-Dec-2008 Clare Dunne 58, Shandon Park, Phibsboro, Dublin 7 Permission sought for the construction of a two storey extension and a single storey extension to the rear consisting of living accommodation including a kitchen/dining room with skylight, a bedroom with ensuite and an attic conversion to store and 6 velux roof windows. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 2058/08 Permission REFUSE PERMISSION 11-Dec-2008 C Lundy 10, Saint Vincents Cottages, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 First floor extension and alterations to existing single storey dwelling to include partial demolition and for a new two storey dwelling to the side, creating an end of terrace condition, 1 no. dormer window to the front and 2 no. dormer windows to the rear of the proposed dwelling, 2 no. velux rooflights to the front and 1 no. velux rooflight to the rear of the existing dwelling with provision for future road widening and off street car parking. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Area 3 - Central 4765/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 09-Dec-2008 Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 Applicant Location Proposal Arnotts Properties Ltd. Site at Arnotts, Henry Street, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE-Permission for development on this site of c. 1.86 ha which is bounded to the North by Proby's Lane, Henry Street, the rear of nos. 16-21 Henry Street, the GPO Arcade; to the South by Middle Abbey Street and the rear of nos. 87-90 Independent House (a protected structure), to the East by nos. 16-18 Henry Street, the western boundaries of the GPO Arcade, Prince's Street North, the western boundaries of Penneys; and to the West by Liffey Street Upper and no. 6 Henry Street all at Dublin 1. The development will consist of modifications to permitted Blocks A,B,C, and D (per reg. ref. 5170/06. An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL29N224640) comprising of:1) Block A: a) The construction of a new retail use at -003 basement level beneath the permitted Arnotts Department Store (c.4,004sqm of new floorspace in addition to c.329sqm which was previously granted); b) Modifications to the permitted retail units at levels -001, ground, 1st and 2nd; c) Modification to permitted retail units will result in a reduction of c.164sqm of permitted retail floor area which is to be relocated to Block B; d) Provision of 4no. new retail units at levels -001 basement level, ground, 1st and 2nd floor totalling c.6514sqm in lieu of permitted department store floor area for Arnotts. As a result of these revisions, the overall department store floorspace within Block A will increase by c.1923sqm; other retail floorspace with Block A will increase by c.1762sqm. The total increase in floor area of Block A will be c.4004sqm of additional retail use at -003 basement level. 2) Block B: a) The removal of stairs between 1st and 2nd floor level within permitted restaurant unit; b) Proposed new retail use to 2nd floor of permitted restaurant unit to provide for additional retail floorspace (c.870sqm); c) At basement level -001, an increase of permitted retail floor of c.164sqm as a result of the reconfiguration of retail units at basement level; Reconfiguration of uses within permitted basement areas to accommodate relocation of cinema to under Block D comprising the following: d) At basement level -002, the relocation of 24no. car spaces from under Block D to under Block B; retail storage will be reduced from permitted c.3009sqm to c.1957sqm by this and relocation of permitted cinema; plant area will be reduced from permitted c.2927sqm to c.1737sqm; e) At basement level -003, the relocation of 42no. spaces from under Block D to under Block B with consequential reduction of permitted retail storage area from c.1792sqm to c.234sqm. This results in an increase of c.753sqm of retail floorspace and a reduction of c.582sqm to the permitted restaurant. The overall floor area of Block B remains unaltered. 3) Block C; a) Provision of an events ticket kiosk (c.9sqm) at ground floor level; b) Proposed use of permitted cocktail bar and service corridor (c.368sqm) at 1st floor level as retail floorspace (c.368sqm); c) Proposed use of permitted cinema (c.1135sqm) at 2nd floor level with retail floorspace of (c.866sqm); Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 d) Provision of cinema access foyer at ground level; e) Proposed use of cinema lounge as part of expanded hotel conference area (c.358sqm). The total increase in retail floorspace in Block C is c.1234sq m with an increase in hotel floor area of c.71sqm. The overall floor area of Block C remains unaltered. 4) Block D (part thereof): a) Provision of a double height cinema at basement levels -002 and -003 (c.1326sqm of new cinema floorspace) in lieu of permitted 2no. levels of car and bicycle parking, totalling c.2652sqm; b) At basement level -001 provision of lift and stair core to new cinema. Therefore, the overall floor area of Block D remains unaltered; The total floor area of permitted Blocks A, B, C and D (and 3no. basement levels) will increase from c.134,922sqm to c.137,600sqm, a net increase of c.2678sqm. The application site incorporates protected structures at nos. 7-15 Henry Street; 9496 Middle Abbey Street; and abuts rear of 87-90 (Independent House, a protected structure) Middle Abbey Street. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 4786/08 Retention Permission GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION 08-Dec-2008 Paul O'Hara 1a, Glendhu Park, Navan Road, Dublin 7 Retention permission for attic conversion to storage area with 2 velux rooflights and a dormer window to roof at side of existing house. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 4850/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 12-Dec-2008 Zoological Society of Ireland Dublin Zoological Gardens, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Permission for development consisting of the construction of a new ESB Substation and customer switchroom, together with installation of access gates to the sub station in the existing fence on North Road and all associated site works. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 4946/08 Permission APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 08-Dec-2008 GBPTY Ltd 137, Parnell Street, Dublin 1 Proposed material change of use to rear part of existing retail shop to cold and hot food preparation delicatessen area useage to existing ground floor level with material internal alterations at Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 ''Golden Beach''. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 4862/08 Permission REFUSE PERMISSION 11-Dec-2008 Dr. F. X. Keane Rear of 261, North Circular Road, Dublin 7 PROTECTED STRUCTURE-Permission sought for new vehicular access opening onto Charleville Road at rear of 261 North Circular Road. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 4825/08 Permission SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION & REFUSAL) 08-Dec-2008 Mr Stephen Clancy 31, Avondale Avenue, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 The development will consist of construction of extension to rear at first floor level total floor area 12.2sqm with window and hipped roof, widening of door and blocking up of existing window to rear at ground floor level with construction of rooflight to rear of existing roof structure. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 4861/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 11-Dec-2008 Mr. Tim O'Neill 14, Primrose Avenue, Dublin 7 planning permission for a single storey conservatory extension to rear of house Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 5046/08 Permission APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 08-Dec-2008 Layden Property Group Abbey Street Ltd Epicurean Food Hall, 46, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 Change of use for two units (8.13sqm and 6.37sqm) from food retail to retail. Area Application Number Application Type Area 3 - Central 4936/08 Permission Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal GRANT PERMISSION 12-Dec-2008 Paul & Joan Meehan 17, Priory North, Navan Road, Dublin 7 The development will consist of construction of dormer to rear of existing roof and conversion of attic space to storage area. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 4941/08 Permission GRANT PERMISSION 12-Dec-2008 Patrick Courtney & Christine Tarrant 3, St. Mobhi Drive, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 For the demolition of existing single-storey domestic side extension and the construction of a new single-storey domestic side and rear extension with rooflight. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 5158/08 Permission APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 08-Dec-2008 Hugh McGinley 68-72, East Road, East Wall, Dublin 3 Permission for the following amendments to previously approved application register reference number 5357/06 as follows- The introduction of 2no. 2 bedroom apartments on ground floor and amendments to 3no. 1 bedroom apartments to 3no. 2 bedroom apartments on ground floor including removal of shared deck access and replacement with own door access to all units in the lower terraced rear element and amendments to south-west and north-east elevations including screened roof terraces at first and second floor level and the removal of parking spaces for 14no. cars and 17no. bikes to be relocated in adjoining basement bringing the total no. of units in the development to 18no. apartments in a single residential block comprising of 2no. 1 bedroom, 10no. 2 bedroom and 6no. 2 bedroom duplex apartments, all of a site area of 890sqm. Area Application Number Application Type Decision Decision Date Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 5164/08 Permission APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 09-Dec-2008 McGinley Construction Ltd. East Road & Ravensdale Road, East Wall, Dublin 3 Planning permission for development to consist of the construction of 127no. units comprising 16no. 1 bedroom apartments, 86no. 2 bedroom apartments, 5no. 2 bedroom duplex units, 16no. 3 bedroom apartments, 3no. 3 bedroom houses and 1no. 3 bedroom duplex unit with a crèche all over basement car parking for 147no. car park spaces and 130no. bicycle parking and refuse stores, and 4no. staircores to access Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 basement and all associated site and development works, landscaping and boundary works all on a site of 7420sqm. The development comprises of 4no. blocks: block a comprises a 4 storey element fronting onto Ravensdale Road reducing to 3 storeys where it meets the adjoining existing houses with access to basement level along Ravensdale Road, an 8 storey feature element, marks the entrance, Blocks B & C comprise of 4 storeys with set back 2 storeys. Block D to the rear consists of mainly 3 storeys with a 4 storey corner element. the crèche is a 2 storey element to the rear of the site. The development also consists of an internal courtyard, terraces and all apartments include a balcony space. APPEALS NOTIFIED: Area Application Number Appeal Type Applicant Location Proposal Area 3 - Central 4470/08 Written Evidence Damer & Fortick Charity Damer Court, Between Wellington Street Upper, & Wellington Place North, Dublin 7 The development will consist of the demolition of the existing sheltered housing development and associated buildings on the site; the construction of a new two and three-storey sheltered housing facility of 24no. single person sheltered accommodation units, 3no. staff apartments (1no. two bedroom and 2no. one bedroom), management office, laundry room, day room, and 2no. guest bedrooms; and a three and four storey residential development comprising 9no. apartments (1no. one bedroom, 5no. two bedroom (including 2no. duplex apartments) and 3no. three bedroom), including 4no. terraces enclosed by timber louvres at first floor on the Wellington Place North elevation and 2no. terraces at first floor on the Wellington Street Upper elevation, one enclosed by timber louvres, and balconies or terraces to each apartment facing into the internal courtyard, and a communal garden at first floor level in the courtyard, and to include the provision of 19no. surface car parking spaces (including 2no. disabled spaces) and 9no. 5sqm solar panels to the roof of the residential development: formation of a relocated vehicular access from the development onto Wellington Street Upper; and all other site development works above and below ground required to facilitate the development including an internal landscaped courtyard to sheltered housing development, and 1no. ESB substation with direct access from Wellington Place North. APPEALS DECISIONS: Area Application Number Appeal Decision Appeal Decision Date Applicant Location Area 3 - Central 2170/08 GRANT PERMISSION 08-Dec-2008 Helen Kelly 2, Saint Joseph's Parade, Dublin 7 Week 50/08 08/12/08 – 12/12/08 Proposal Conversion of the existing attic space to create 1 no. bedroom and ensuite (17.3sqm) with a flat roof dormer at rear 1st floor level including 1 no window, 2 no rooflights, internal access stairs and ancillary site works.