Protected structure, 45, Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1 - Planning Application 3216/25

Development Description

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: 'Planning Permission is sought for works to 45 Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1 (A Protecied Structure RPS no. 3129). Planning Permission is sought for internal works as follows: (i.) removal of insulated plasterboard to inside face of front & rear façade walls at all levels and to the rear return walls at basement level; (ii.) removal of modern dropped ceilings throughout at ground first and second floors; (iii.) repair and adjustment of existing cornices at ground, first and second floor levels; (iv.) upgrading of electrical- services along existing routes to comply with current building regulations; (v.) fire upgrade works of existing joisted timber floors at ground, first and second floor levels; (vi.) fitting of clay vent caps to all existing disused chimney pots and provide wall vents to all closed up chimney breasts at each level; (vii.) firestopping of chimney flues at each floor level; (viii.) provision of replacement kitchenettes to all units: (ix.) repair of existing stairs handrail at ground floor level and above; (x.) provision of a timber balustrade and handrail to the existing basement stair; (xi.) removal of modern plasterboard soffits to stairs; (xii.) removal of modern partition walls at basement level; (xiii) amendment of modern partition wall dividing original front rooms at first and second floor level; (xiv.) provision of a breathable insulating plaster to external walls at basement level; (xv.) forming of a store under the existing stair at basement level; (xvi.) provision of new internal steps at basement level with floor level to be reduced locally;, (xvii.) provision of new bathrooms and / or WCs at all levels and adjustment of partition wall locations at ground and first floor to accommodate same; (xviii) removal of modern partition to the rear return at ground floor level; (xix.) repair of the existing stair handrail at ground floor level and above; (xx.) reinstatement of missing window surround / shutters to front room at ground floor level; (xxi.) adjustment of door openings at all levels to comply with the building regulations, and removal of modern doors throughout and replacement of same with new fire-rated doors; (xxii.) existing openings adjusted to allow for door new panelled door to match historical at basement level; (xxiii.) reforming of existing service riser at stair wall at ground floor and above, with local adjustment of existing ground floor door surround and cornices to accommodate same; (xxiv.) provision of new kitchen on basement floor level; (xxv.) original door to be exposed with removal of modern plasterboard lining at first and second floor levels, with architrave relocated to face of built out wall; and (xxvi.) missing skirting to be reinstated with timber skirting sections to match historical profile; Planning Permission is also sought for external works as follows: (a) repair and refurbishment of all sash windows to the front and rear facades (b) replacement of the modern section of rainwater pipe at basement and ground level to front façade with a cast iron pipe to match the existing; (c) adjustment of existing opening to the rear return at basement level and provision of a double- glazed timber window; (d) replacement of the existing timber window to the rear return with a double-glazed timber window; (e) provision of a cast iron wall vent to rear return at basement level; (f) refurbishment of the existing front door; (g) provision of cast iron balustrade and handrails to the external basement and ground floor stairs; (h) cleaning of the brickwork to the front and rear façades; (i) removal of security bars to rear façade round head and basement windows and repair of window reveals; (j) stripping of paint from the front window cills; (k) cleaning of the rear window cills; (l) removal of existing blockwork to rear return basement opening and provision of a glazed timber framed door, (m) cleaning of the granite front steps and paving in front of entrance door; (n) removal of redundant drainage pipes to the rear façade; (o) repair of damaged render finish to the rear façade; (p) provision of an automatic opening vent to the rear roof pitch to comply with fire regulations; (q) repainting of the front and rear masonry wall with breathable paint, (r) redundant electrics on rear facade to be removed; and (s) existing external light fitting to be upgraded and relocated.

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