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4, John Street West, Dublin 8

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 2259/20

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of the change of use of the ground floor from retail/light industrial use to residential use. A one bed own door apartment, of 66.9 sq.m. with a rear garden of 15.2sq.m is proposed at 4 John Street West Dublin 8. Works to include a new glazed screen and entrance together with all associated internal and external modifications to facilitate the change at ground floor. To compensate for the loss of shared open space at ground floor we propose replacing the existing balconies with new larger balconies at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels to provide minimum private open space area.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Feb 2020

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    17 Apr 2020

  3. Decision due

    1 May 2020

  4. Grant issued

    9 Jul 2020

Application Details

Location
4, John Street West, Dublin 8
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
111.59 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 February 2020
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
17 April 2020
Grant Date
9 July 2020

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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18m
2295/20GRANT PERMISSION18 Feb 2020

The proposed development, which provides for alterations to the permitted building, comprises the change of use from permitted aparthotel with ancillary facilities, to proposed hotel and ancillary facilities, (including fully licensed public bar/restaurant, reception/foyer area, laundry, storage, staff facilities, ESB substation/switchroom), internal alterations on all floors and extensions to the permitted ground and basement level. The development also comprises internal alterations to all floors, including the reconfiguration of: bedrooms (resulting in a 95 no. bedroom hotel, an increase of 24 no. bedrooms, including 2 no. bedrooms at basement level and 2 no. at ground floor level); circulation and cores; the introduction of a lightwell to basement level; alterations to the main entrance, plant and back of house areas, including the bin store and cycle parking. The scheme also includes: elevational changes; and associated alterations to the permitted scheme's services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal). The resultant overall gross floor area of the proposed building will increase to 2,531 sq m (including internal plant, extensions at basement (total gross floor area proposed 156 sq m) and ground floor (total gross floor level proposed 338 sq m) levels.

Lands at the corner of Oliver Bond Street and St. Augustine Street, (Mullinahack) Christchurch, Dublin 8

18m
3609/24GRANT PERMISSION AND RETE29 Apr 2024

PERMISSION & RETENTION :QMK OBS Ltd. intends to apply for permission and retention permission for development at this site of 0.05 ha. site to amend a previously permitted part 5 and 8 storey with screened plant at roof level over part basement level hotel development (Dublin City Council Ref . 4316/18 and 2295/20. The development for which permission is sought will consist of: alterations to elevations, including revisions to window design within the permitted opes, and provision of new louvers; and the erection of 5 No. internally illuminated signs comprising 1 No. fascia sign above the main entrance on the north elevation (3.3 sq m), 2 No. signs attached to the east façade at First and Seventh Floor levels (4.5 and 6.8 sq m), 1 No signs attached to the north façade at Seventh Floor level (7.4 sq m), 1 No. double-sided 600mm diameter projecting roundel sign on the east elevation above Ground Level (0.6 sq m total area). Development for which retention permission is sought consists of: alterations to gross floor areas from Basement to Seventh Floor level inclusive, resulting in the 12 sq m decrease in gross floor area (from 2,531 sq m to 2,519 sq m); alterations to internal floor layouts; the reconfiguration of stair and lift cores arrangements. The resultant gross floor area of the proposed building will decrease by 12 sq m (from 2,531 sq m to 2,519 sq m, including internal plant areas), the number of hotel bedrooms will remain unchanged at 95 No. bedrooms, and the maximum height of the building remains unchanged at 27.2 m (34.2 OD).

Lands at the corner of Oliver Bond Street, and St. Augustine Street (Mullinahack), Christchurch, Dublin 8

38m
3541/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA22 Sept 2021

Planning permission is sought for: the change of use from tourist attraction into educational use.

National College of Art and Design, The Vaults, John Street West, Dublin 8, D08 H998

38m
3580/21GRANT PERMISSION28 Sept 2021

Planning permission is sought for the change of use from ancillary office / changing rooms / toilets / staff canteen on ground floor and tourism on the other floors into educational use throughout.

Former St Johns National School, Johns Lane West, Dublin 8

89m
2779/21GRANT PERMISSION17 May 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Removal of existing signage panels to the shopfront, removal of external roller shutters, reinstatement of windows, new signage to the shopfront fascia, consolidation of services to the shopfront, re-painting the ground floor doors and windows.

82/83, Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 V8W2

89m
3717/24GRANT PERMISSION20 May 2024

The erection of new signage consisting of: - 2 no. high level horizontal signs (3.4m x 0.8m) on Oliver Bond Street and Saint Augustine Street elevations. - 2 no. horizontal signs on fascia board (6.3m x 0.5m and 6.6m x 0.5m) on Oliver Bond Street and above the main entrance on Saint Augustine Street; - 1 no. illuminated plaque (0.5m x 0.5m) located at the main entrance on Saint Augustine Street; - Vinyl graphic detail applied to glazing on the main entrance door on Saint Augustine Street; - 1 no. high level sign fixed to a back panel (3.4m x 3.2m) on the northern elevation, facing Usher's Quay; - All of the above signage will have internal LED illumination.

42-76 Saint Augustine Street, Dublin 8

95m
3202/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA2 Feb 2022

The development will consist of the following: 1) installation of external light fittings to West (John's Lane), South (Thomas Street) and East (Side) Elevations; 2) revisions to previously approved planning application (applic no. 3969/20) to include a) revised rooftop pergola design with glazed screen to West, South and East Elevations; b) revised height of lift motor room tower extension; All of the above at the existing 5-storey including basement, semi-detached flat roofed building.

Augustinian Priory, also known as St. John's Priory, Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 F8NW

95m
3333/22GRANT PERMISSION21 Feb 2022

The development will consist of the following; 1) installation of external light fittings to West (John's Lane) , South (Thomas Street) and East (Side) Elevations; 2) revisions to previously approved planning application (applic no. 3969/20) to include: a) revised rooftop pergola design with glazed screen to West, South and East Elevations; b) revised height of lift motor room tower extension; All of the above at the existing 5-storey including basement, semi-detached flat roofed building.

Augustinian Priory, also known as St John's Priory, Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 F8NW, at the corner of John's Lane West and Thomas Street

95m
3829/20APPLICATION DECLARED INVA27 Nov 2020

Permission for development at this site at the existing Augustinian Priory, also known as St John's Priory, at 94-96 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 F8NW, at the corner of John’s Lane West and Thomas Street and within a Strategic Development and Regeneration Area (SDRA 16). The development will consist of the following: 1. Change of use of: A) ground floor from Priory residential uses including living rooms, dining rooms, kitchen, break room, library and waiting room to office and meeting room use, public mass card shop, oratory and bike store; B) first floor bedroom, prayer room and office use to sitting room, TV room, exercise room, dining room, kitchen, kitchen store, staff room and office use; C) second floor rear toilets to cleaners store use; D) third floor toilets to linen store use; 2. Proposed roof garden with: A) timber pergola, rubber matting ground surface, planting and railings; B) 1.8m high perimeter protective glazed screen behind existing parapet wall to east, south and west elevations; C) existing lift to be upgraded and extended up to roof garden level with proposed lift lobby with associated existing 2.56m high lift motor room raised in height by 1.74m to 4.3m overall above roof garden level; 3. Replacement of existing single glazed timber sash windows with new timber double glazed sash windows to north, south, east and west elevations; 4. Installation of disabled ground floor entrance and associated platform lift and steps to side (east) of existing building and provision of adjacent fire escape door in the existing window opening; 5. Internal alterations to include A) overall reduction from 25 no. to 17 no. bedrooms in total; B) provision of ensuite bathrooms to proposed 17 no. bedrooms in total on 2nd and 3rd floors; C) relocation of kitchen and associated store from basement to first floor; D) miscellaneous alterations to ancillary accommodation; 6. Mechanical and electrical installations including; A) to be upgraded throughout; B) installation of mechanical and electrical plant and associated ductwork to roof garden level and to roof over rear (North) stairs C; 7. All of the above at the existing 5-storey including basement, semi-detached flat roofed building.

Augustinian Priory , also known as St John's Priory, at 94-96 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 F8NW

95m
3969/20GRANT PERMISSION18 Dec 2020

The development will consist of the following: 1. Change of use of: A) ground floor from Priory residential uses including living rooms, dining rooms, kitchen, break room, library and waiting room to office and meeting room use, public mass card shop, oratory and bike store; B) first floor bedroom, prayer room and office use to sitting room, TV room, exercise room, dining room, kitchen, kitchen store, staff room and office use; C) second floor rear toilets to cleaners store use; D) third floor toilets to linen store use; 2. Proposed roof garden with: A) timber pergola, rubber matting ground surface, planting and railings; B) 1.8m high perimeter protective glazed screen behind existing parapet wall to east, south and west elevations; C) existing lift to be upgraded and extended up to roof garden level with proposed lift lobby with associated existing 2.56m high lift motor room raised in height by 1.74m to 4.3m overall above roof garden level; 3. Replacement of existing single glazed timber sash windows with new timber double glazed sash windows to north, south, east and west elevations; 4. Installation of disabled ground floor entrance and associated platform lift and steps to side (east) of existing building and provision of adjacent fire escape door in the existing window opening; 5. Internal alterations to include A) overall reduction from 25 no. to 17 no. bedrooms in total; B) provision of ensuite bathrooms to proposed 17 no. bedrooms in total on 2nd and 3rd floors; C) relocation of kitchen and associated store from basement to first floor; D) miscellaneous alterations to ancillary accommodation; 6. Mechanical and electrical installations including; A) to be upgraded throughout; B) installation of mechanical and electrical plant and associated ductwork to roof garden level and to roof over rear (North) stairs C; 7. All of the above at the existing 5-storey including basement, semi-detached flat roofed building.

Augustinian Priory, also known as St John's Priory, Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 F8NW

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