25-28 and 29-31, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application 4816/22
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
Planning permission for development at this site of c. 0.489 hectares. The site also fronts onto Charlemont Place to the south. The development will consist of the following: - The demolition of the existing two office buildings and provision of an 8 storey office building (over single basement with plant level) with plant level) with an overall gross floor area of 28,706 sq.m. (which includes a 170 sq.m. cafe/restaurant); - A 170 sq.m. cafe/restaurant is proposed along the south of the building (canal side) which opens onto a proposed public realm plaza space; - Accessible terraces for the office accommodation are provided at set backs on all floors above 1st floor at various orientations; - The proposed basement accommodates 47 no. car parking spaces and 360 bicycle parking spaces with associated facilities. 667 sq.m. of office accommodation is also provided at basement; - Vehicular access to the basement is via a ramp from the existing vehicular entrance off Adelaide Road and bicycle access to the basement is from the canal side; - All ancillary and associated works including landscaping and public realm works, utilities and water infrastructure, plant photovoltaic panels, telecommunications infrastructure and site clearance works.
Application Timeline
Application received
9 Sept 2022
Further information requested
3 Nov 2022
Further information received
31 Mar 2023
Decision due
27 Apr 2023
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
27 Apr 2023
Appeal submitted
24 May 2023
Appeal decided: APPEAL WITHDRAWN
13 Sept 2023
Grant issued
14 Sept 2023
Application Details
- Location
- 25-28 and 29-31, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 4892 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 9 September 2022
- Status
- Appeal Decided
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 27 April 2023
- Grant Date
- 14 September 2023
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ABP-317178-23.
- Decision
- APPEAL WITHDRAWN
- Submitted
- 24 May 2023
- Decided
- 13 September 2023
Location
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Westlink Florian Devco Limited intend to apply for planning permission at 25-28 and 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. The site also fronts onto Charlemont Place to the south. The proposed development consists of amendments to the development permitted under DCC Reg. Ref.: 4816/22. The proposed amendments consist of the following: • Replacement of permitted bicycle stair access to basement, with two bicycle lifts at an updated location to Charlemont Place; • Relocation of permitted café on Charlemont Place to a position further east along the southern elevation. The café will decrease from 151 sqm (permitted) to 119 sqm (proposed); • Building line amended at north and south atrium entrances and at 5th floor level northwest corner; • Omission of small south facing terraces and replacement with double height atrium amenity spaces; • Changes to permitted terraces on 6th & 7th floor to refine the building massing, including increase to size of northwest terrace at 6th floor level only, omission of small west terraces, reduction in length of east terraces and omission of north terrace at 7th floor level; • Revisions to elevational treatment of facades at the upper two floors; • Revision to plant screen height; • Internal reconfiguration of building layout including reception area, atrium and cores and; • All associated and consequential amendments to the permitted scheme. There is an increase of 26 sqm of gross floor area from the permitted development.
25-28 and 28-31 Adelaide Road,, Dublin 2., The site also fronts onto Charlemont Place to the south.
The development will consist of works to bring the existing building into compliance with a proposed regularised fire safety certificate, including the creation of three new openings to the external wall for automatic openings vents (AOVs) and the replacement of four number existing windows with AOVs to the West elevation of the apartment block (all AOVs are to be opaque), the installation of an AOV over the staircase at roof level and the installation of a vent from a smoke extract system on the south elevation at basement level.
Symphony House, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of The provision of a new passenger lift, accessible from the main entrance, serving from lower ground floor level to first floor level of the main hospital building, a protected structure (RPS Ref. no. 39); The formation of a new passageway through the undercroft space of the eastern flight of the main entrance hall stairs to access the proposed new lift; The removal of an area of floor to the existing ground floor consultant’s room, replacing this with a lower area of flooring to provide level access from entrance level to the proposed lift; The provision of cross-corridor doors to lower ground floor level to form a protected lobby around the new lift and stairs flight; The reorganisation of ancillary rooms to the lower ground floor and first floor level arising out of the impact of the new lift shaft; The provision of architectural treatments to and around the proposed lift shaft to the consultant’s room at ground floor level to mitigate the conservation impact of the proposed works; The provision of a new stairs flight linking entrance level to lower ground floor level underneath the eastern flight of the main entrance hall stairs involving removal of a small area of floor; The adjustment of the original main entrance doors of the hospital building to reverse the door swing and facilitate better access to the new lift provided; The replacement of the lift cars and mechanisms to the existing main passenger lift and existing goods lift, and the removal of the existing, non-original, fire rated joinery doors to these lifts as they will no longer be required; Minor ancillary works, such as the making good of finishes, associated with the provision of the above.
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51
Permission for development at 40 Adelaide Road (ACA), Dublin 2, D02 TY35. The development will consist of; construction of a new single storey extension (0.86 sqm) to rear at first floor level, provision of 1 no new rooflight to rear, modifications to facades including replacement of non-original fenestration, alterations to internal layout, and all associated ancillary, conservation, landscaping and site development works.
40, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission consisting of: internal refurbishment to existing staff sanitary facilities (approx. floor area 42 sq. m) at 2nd floor level on east side of Protected Structure comprising demoition of selected stud partition, formation of new stud partition layout, strip-out and replacement of sanitary fittings, new mechanical/electrical fitout, redecoration of wall, floor and ceiling finishes, and repair to existing windows.
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51.
PROTECTED STRUTURE: planning permission is sought for the proposed works consisting of internal refurbishment to the Central Sterile Services Department (approx. floor area 66 sq.m) at first floor level of the western wing of the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (a protected structure), Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, comprising of (a) removal and reinstatement of one existing window at first floor level for construction access, (b) internal alterations to layout and structure including changes to partitions, (c) new internal partitions, (d) new suspended ceiling, (e) new aseptic floor and wall finishes, (f) new mechanical and electrical services, (g) new ductwork and AHU to the rear at roof level and all associated works.
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for the proposed works totalling 18.9 sqm, consisting of new external entrance canopy (17sqm) to the existing Emergency Department and external signage (1.9 sqm.) The external signage will consist of 3 no. one sided illuminated totems measuring 3100 high X 1200 wide with a curved brushed satinless-steel cladding to one side with 100 mm return either side.
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for the proposed works totalling 18.9 sqm. Consisting of new external entrance canopy (17 sqm) to the existing Emergency Department and external signage (1.9 sqm). The external signage will consist of 3 no. one sided illuminated totems measuring 3100 high X 1200 wide with a curved brushed stainless-steel cladding to one side with 100mm return either side.
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51
PROTECTED STRUCTURE. RETENTION . The development consists of alterations to the Cataracts Unit at the ground floor of the Hospital. These works are alterations to a previously granted permission (ref. 4079/15) and comprise: (a) amendments to the positions of internal partitions and doors, (b) removable secondary glazing to the windows in the Second Cataracts Theatre, (c) an additional urinal within the WC, (d) the removal of a wall between the former staff WC and Admissions Room, (e) handrails in circulation spaces, (f) removable partitions and doors in the Admissions Room to create 2no. consultation rooms, (g) a new integrated plumbing system panel and sink in the Eye Exam Room and (h) 2no. AC units fitted to the external façade of the Admissions Room. These works facilitate the operation of the Hospital's Cataracts Unit and it is proposed to retain these works permanently.
Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The development consists of works to 108 fire doors across all floors of the Main Hospital Building, Outpatient Department and Photographic Imaging Department. These works comprise: upgrading of fire-rating to 44 no. historic doors; replacement of 33 no. non-historic doors in historic openings; replacement of 19 no. non-historic doors in non-historic partitions; insertion of 12 no. new fire doors in new fire-rated compartment walls and all associated works including access control, hold-open devices and making good of finishes including architraves, wall and floor finishes.
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02XK51
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