Opium, 26, Wexford Street, DUBLIN 8
REFUSE PERMISSIONPlanning application 2812/19
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
Planning permission for a new opening / connection to the external yard of 38 Camden Row which is to the south of the existing Opium garden bar at ground floor level together with a change of use of the external yard to a smoking area. All at Opium, 26 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, D02 HX93 and 13/14 Liberty Lane, Dublin 8, D08 NF86 & 38 Camden Row D08 Y1FN.
Application Timeline
Application received
18 Apr 2019
Decision due
12 Jun 2019
Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION
12 Jun 2019
Application Details
- Location
- Opium, 26, Wexford Street, DUBLIN 8
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 188.2 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 18 April 2019
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- REFUSE PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 12 June 2019
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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RETENTION: Retention permission for the relocation and reconfiguration of a pitched roof constructed under previous planning grant ref. 6790/07 at second floor / rooftop together with relocation of water tanks and services to the bar / assembly recreation area at this level maintaining the open air arrangement and reducing the useable floor area of that previously granted from 245sqm to 140sqm.
Opium, 26 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, D02 HX93 and 13/14 Liberty Lane, Dublin 8, D08 NF86
Planning permission for a new opening to the external yard to the rear (south) from the existing garden bar at ground floor level together with all associated works at Opium, 26 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, D02 HX93 and 13/14 Liberty Lane, Dublin 8, D08 HX93 and 13/14 Liberty Lane, Dublin 8, D08 NF86.
26 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 &, 13-14 Liberty Lane, Dublin 8
PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning permission for alterations to the existing second floor rooftop smoking area to the east eliminating this as a smoking area and providing a roof to enclose the area at Opium. It is also applying for retention permission for the reduced and partially covered smoking area in the centre of the second floor of Opium and retention permission for (a) connections between 37/38 Camden Row and Opium, (b) change of use from keg room to seated area at 37 Camden Row, and (c) the use of the ground floor internal yard to the north of 37/38 Camden Row as a smoking / outdoor area.
37/38, Camden Row, Dublin 8, D08 T6N3 and Opium, 26 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, D02 HX93, 13/14 Liberty Lane, Dublin 8, D08 NF86
PERMISSION & RETENTION:1. Retention and completion of layout and elevational modifications to existing two storey building including partial demolition (39 sq.m.) to create landscaped courtyard and new front boundary fence with piers. 2. Proposed change of use (329 sq.m.) from approved office / retail use to tourist hostel. 3. Retention of 29 sq.m. single storey bike store / maintenance store.
10/11 Liberty Lane, Dublin 8
PERMISSION & RETENTION: 1. Retention and completion of modifications (layout and elevational) to existing two storey building. 2. Proposed change of use (368 s.q.m. ) from approved office/retail use to tourist hostel. 3. Retention of 29 sq.m. single storey bike store/maintenance store.
10/11, Liberty Lane, Dublin 8
PERMISSION & RETENTION . Permission for outdoor licenced use in external open area (148 sq.m) at 30 Wexford Street (also accessed off Liberty Lane to the rear) similar to previously approved application ref: Web 1420/21. Also retention permission for new partially retractable (translucent) canopy to shelter up to 76 sq.m of outdoor area.
30, Wexford Street, Dublin 2
Change of use of the rear service yard (148 sq.m) at 30 Wexford Street (also accessed off Liberty Lane to the rear) for outdoor licenced use. Also access arrangements to include 3 no. openings in existing party wall between 30 and 31 Wexford Street and external part M accessible platform lift.
Yard at rear of 30, Wexford Street (also accessed from Liberty Lane), Dublin 2
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19, Liberty Lane, Dublin 2
Change of use from retail to cafe/ restaurant (50.8 sq.m) at ground floor level of 30 Wexford Street, Dublin D02PP82, which involves minor changes to internal layout and rear elevation (ventilation duct and new window).
30, Wexford Street, Dublin 2, D02 PP82
PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION & RETENTION:For development at this site: No. 92 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 and No's 1, 2 and 3 Camden Row, Dublin 8. No. 92 Camden Street Lower and No's 1 and 2 Camden Row are protected structures, RPS. 1160, 1133 & 1134. There are various buildings associated with these primary structures including link building between No. 92 Camden Street Lower and No. 1 Camden Row, three cottages, a former abattoir and laneway. The development consists of: (1.) At No. 92 Camden Street Lower: (a) At basement level. Replacement of 2 no. existing doors to store rooms and creation of lobby (wall with door) to one of the two store rooms. Removal of existing hatch ladder access behind bar and insertion of new metal spiral stair access. (b) At Ground Floor The removal of existing modern stairs to first floor level of 92 Camden Street Lower; and replacement with building regulation compliant stairs, matching the design of the surviving original stairs at first to third floor level. Amending existing front door and lobby to allow for compliant lobby landing space. Internal renovations of the public house to include alterations providing access to disabled toilet from lobby rather than pub seating area. Removal of existing hatch and dangerous access ladder from back bar to basement cellar and replacement with original safer spiral stair. Extension of ground floor bar counter 2.2 m. (c) At First Floor, Second and Third Floors Change of use of first floor level (71.3 sq.m) from public house use formally kitchen and offices associated with the public house, to residential use. Provision of 5 bedroom residential unit of 201.4 sq.m at first, second and third floors with entrance lobby and stairs at ground floor level. Conversion of existing external terrace to a private open space serving residential unit at first floor. Insertion of large glazed sliding door between kitchen and private open space. Including a new louvred timber frame enclosure for housing services and timber decking system. To include refurbishment works at first, second and third floor levels, including creation of living, dining, kitchen, 5 no. bedrooms, bathroom, toilet and ensuites. Remodelling of existing stairs by carefully taking down all existing stairs elements and reconstructing the stairs to allow compliant alterations to be completed. Enlarging existing landing window by lowering the level of the cill. Restoring and expressing surviving features of dumbwaiter. (d) Carefully taking down and repair of non-original cast iron date plaque and relocation from front elevation to side elevation to allow the restoration of historic clock to its original position on the front elevation as per historic photograph. (e) Repairing of slated roof slopes, chimney stacks, 2 No. gabled dormer windows and 2 No. sash windows. Provision for one glazed automatic opening vent (1 sq.m) over staircase, located externally on the south western slated roof slope behind the brick parapet of No.92. (f) Replacement of aluminium windows to all elevations with historically accurate vertical sliding sash timber windows with thin double-glazing. Form 2 no. window openings in west elevation at first floor level and insert 2. no sliding sash windows as described above. (2.) At No.3 Camden Row, provide a mono-pitched glazed roof to the inside face of the external walls to partially cover the outdoor seating area of the public house. (3.) Placing of photo voltaic panels to the lower and rear roof slopes of No.1 and 2 Camden Row (protected structures) and to the roof slopes of the Abattoir of No.3 Camden Row (non- protected structures). All existing historic abattoir equipment displayed under the abattoir roof is to be protected, retained and cleaned. Relocation of existing cast iron winch to its original position and cleaning and painting of same. Reinstatement of original roof overhang of Abattoir. (4.) Completion of repairs and renovation of historic and modern fabric, including repair and repointing of original brickwork at 92 Camden Street Lower, 1, 2 & 3 Camden Row, as detailed in the Conservation Methodology Statement in compliance with conservation best practice. (5.) All associated and ancillary works. Retention permission is sought for: (1.) The existing natural slated roof to No.3 Camden Row. The roof covers the shared open space to the rear of No.3 Camden Row. (2.) The food/bar servery area at ground floor of the rear return of No.3 Camden Row (8.4 sq.m) formally Cottage No.3. (3.) Storage/ plant room at first floor level of the rear return of No.3 Camden Row (9 sq.m) formally Cottage No.3, (4.) Together with all associated and ancillary works to those described above.
No. 92 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 and No's 1, 2 and 3 Camden Row, Dublin 8. No. 92 Camden, Street Lower and No's 1 and 2, Camden Row
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