65 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2, D02 KW40

PROTECTED STRUCTURE permission for development consisting of demolition of a non original external steps to the rear of existing return at ground floor garden level, essential internal and external repairs and maintenance work, minor material alterations and new refurbishment works to an existing 4 storey over basement and 3 storeys over basement rear return office building at 65 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2 D02 KW40 (A Protected Structure) The site is located with the curtilage of a Protected Structure RPS Ref 2860 and is located within an Architectural Conservation Area External works to include: • Removal of non original copper sheeting to main roof and its replacement with Blue Bangor slate roof, new lead centre valleys and parapet with cast iron rain water goods to the rear elevation. • Repairs and reslating of hipped roof to the rear return with new lead flashing to the existing chimney and new cast iron rainwater goods. • Removal of non original steel window at 3rd floor level front elevation and replacement with appropriate style like for like 3 over 3 sliding sash window. • Repairs and upgrading of all original historic sliding sash windows. • Reinstatement of historic decorative lead fan light and side lights to main entrance. • Repointing in lime mortar front and rear elevational brickwork including return building. Provision of external feathered lime mortar reveals to all windows in lieu of existing sand and cement surrounds. • Repair and cleaning of granite rusticated blockwork to front entrance and basement elevations, repair and cleaning of granite steps, cills, parapet and plinth. • Repair of historic front iron railings and gate to front elevation/repair of historic iron window rails to first floor front windows. • Provision of new contemporary styled French door and screen at lower ground level of rear return. • Removal of non original window and door to rear of existing return at lower ground floor level and provision of replacement sash windows to match existing overhead. • Repairs and refurbishment of existing under footpath stores to front. • Removal of redundant services/cables in the front and rear elevations. • Provision of discrete recessed downlighter in transom over front door and provision of 2 no. uplighters withing the external side of the front fan light. • Provision of new replacement business wall plaque mounted on granite walling to side of front entrance door. • Provision of wall vent openings for room ventilation to front and rear elevations. • Provision of external air conditioning units within centre valley of the main roof together with provision of PV solar panels to the roof slopes. • Repairs of existing brick boundary walls, site associated works to include landscaping, revised s/w and foul drainage and bicycle storage to rear. Internal works to include: • Replacement and upgrading of all existing services including plumbing, electrics, heating, air conditioning, lighting, ventilation, fire alarm and fire escape signs. • Floor strengthening and repairs to all floors • Upgrading an refurbishment of existing rear return providing new layouts to provide canteen, tea stations and updated sanitary/changing facilities and meeting rooms at all 4 levels throughout with replacement fire rated steel/glass doors to existing staircase openings at each level. • Provision of new internal fire rated glazed screen to side of existing basement stairs. • Provision of new double doors between two main reception rooms at entrance level. • Removal of lower ground floor later concrete floor complete with underfloor heating. • Repairs and upgrading works to all ceilings including repairs and cleaning of all cornice work and centre roses. • Provision of sound proofing to floors • Refurbishment of all original historic fireplaces and removal of all non original fire surrounds. • New internal desk layout and related furniture • Provision of new floor finishes and complete internal redecoration. • Upgrading of existing internal doors to provide required fire ratings • General internal improvement works and other minor associated alterations. • Modification of non original clerestory window to main stairwell.

Location

Dublin 2, Co. Dublin Map

Council

Dublin City Council

Planning reference

WEB1305/25