PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought by Jepview Ltd. at the Malt House North (Eircode D02R239), the Malt House South (Eircode D02PW24) and No.s 1-4 Malt House Apartments (Eircode D02A252, D02XF63, D02WF83, and D02E803), Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (which is a protected structure). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development consists of demolition of the existing 4th-floor penthouse, including external walls, pitched roof, and concrete floor slab; and the removal of the existing concrete floor slabs at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors. The proposed development will comprise the construction of replacement composite deck concrete floor slabs at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th-floor levels, and the provision of an additional 3 no. floors of office accommodation (5th, 6th, and 7th-floor levels) supported on a new steel frame in a new contemporary glazed extension. The development results in an 8-story office building with rooftop plant enclosures. Permission is also sought for a change of use of No.s 1-4 Malt House Apartments from residential use to office use and integration with adjacent office floorspace (permission was previously granted for change of use of No.s 1-4 Malt House Apartments under Reg. Ref. DSDZ4441/16 and DSDZ2355/19). The proposed development also includes internal and external alterations/modifications as follows:
(i) removal of non-original sash and casement windows and addition of steel-framed windows throughout;
(ii) alterations to 5 no. existing windows on eastern facade comprising lowering of (non-original) window cills at ground floor;
(iii) creation of new opes to connect Malt House North and Malt House South on the ground to 3rd floors;
(iv) creation of 2 no. external opes on the southern end of the western facade of the building to provide access to ESB substation and switch room and minor alterations to existing contemporary entrance arrangements;
(v) removal of render on the eastern and northern façades and the restoration of the original brickwork.
(vi) reinstatement of timber sliding doors at ground floor level on the eastern façade;
(vii) new stairs, lifts, and service areas to each floor;
(viii) repair and refurbishment works to external fixtures and fittings, and internal and external finishes, including rainwater goods, and walls;
(ix) provision of café at ground floor area with access to outdoor deck located on the eastern quay wall. The proposed deck will comprise timber floor with glass and steel balustrade; and;
(x) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development including bicycle parking at ground floor level, lighting, signage, and rooftop plant enclosure.
Permission was previously granted by Dublin City Council for a similar development at the Malt House South and Malt House Apartments under Reg. Refs. DSDZ2355/19, DSDZ4160/19, DSDZ4689/19 and DSDZ2389/20.
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