The development will consist of amendments to Block 2 which forms part of a previously permitted development DCC Reg. Ref. 3742/10 (ABP ref. PL29S.238212), as subsequently amended by planning permission DCC Reg. Ref. 2286/12 (ABP Ref. PL.240620), DCC Ref. 4443/16, and DCC Ref. 4152/17.
The proposed amendments to Block 2 will provide for a building with a total gross floor area of 19,482 sqm including basement. This gross floor area represents an overall reduction from that permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 4443/16 of 66 sqm. The building has been designed as two separate units to allow for split tenancy. Unless specifically stated below, the proposed changes relate to DCC Reg. Ref. 4443/16 providing for:
Basement Level – reconfiguration of the central access core with the addition of two passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements, the addition of two passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements to the northern secondary stair core and relocation and reconfiguration of the southern secondary stair core;
Ground Floor – reconfiguration of the central access core to include two additional passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements, the addition of a passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements to the northern secondary stair core and relocation and reconfiguration of the southern secondary stair core, the addition of a goods life or stairs subject to tenant requirements between basement and ground floor serving the restaurant and retail unit 1, addition of a second ESB station and re-location of the existing ESB substation further south to beside the proposed ramp, reconfiguration and relocation of some access points and minor amendments to the footprint as a result of elevational changes;
First floor – reconfiguration of the central access core to include two additional passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements, the addition of a passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements to the northern secondary stair core and relocation and reconfiguration of the southern secondary stair core, minor amendments to the footprint as a result of elevational changes, the introduction of a second light-well above the primary reception entrance, reduction in size of the permitted light-well above the secondary reception entrance;
Second Floor – reconfiguration of the central access core to include two additional passenger lift to stairs subject to tenant requirements, the addition of a passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements to the northern secondary stair core and relocation and reconfiguration of the southern secondary stair core, the introduction of a second atrium, minor amendments to the footprint as a result of elevational changes;
Third & Fourth Floor – reconfiguration of the central access core to include two additional passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements, the addition of a passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements to the northern secondary stair core and relocation and reconfiguration of the southern secondary stair core, the introduction of a second atrium, the inclusion of an opening in the facade for the granted (DCC Reg. Ref. 3735/18) double height bridge link to connect to the proposed Block 2 office door;
Fifth Floor – reconfiguration of the central access core to include two additional passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements, the addition of a passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements to the northern secondary stair core and relocation and reconfiguration of the southern secondary stair core, the introduction of a second atrium, the proposed increase of the fifth floor terrace to create a larger terrace space;
Terrace Level – As a result of the reconfiguration of the central core the introduction of a terraced landscaped area at roof top level including two lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements in the central core to terrace level. In addition to the foregoing there will be elevational changes as follows –
North East Elevation – Raising of parapet above primary entrance from 24.05m to recessed parapet height of 24.80m. Relocation of entrances throughout; Additional screens to central facade; Addition of new arch at secondary entrance on Charlemont St. and frame projecting frame above.
South East Elevation – Amendment to facade fenestration due to introduction of lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements and recessed parapet height of 24.80m reorganisation of openings as a result of the relocation of one of the two substations, reconfiguration and relocation of access points;
South West Elevation – reorganisation of openings to include bi-fold doors to open out onto the central square from the retail space; West Elevation – reorganisation of openings to include bi-fold doors to open out onto the central square from the retail space, new opening to accommodate double height bridge link permitted for Block 1 (DCC Reg. Ref. 3735/18);
North Elevation – New entrance canopy. The above alterations will result in overall height of building from 24.05m to 24.80m above ground level. The proposed works are all within a site area of 3,235 sqm.
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