Development Description
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises the adaptive change of use from former hotel to a private members club, with associated repair and conservation works of existing masonry, external and internal joinery, plasterwork and features of significance; including: External works at No.42 O'Connell Street Upper: Temporary access to facilitate works via existing openings through to No.41 O'Connell Street Upper; Permanent repair of the main roof, chimneys, parapets, rooflights and rainwater goods; Front façade structural and brick masonry repair and re-wigging; Rear façade structural repair and replacement of render; and, Perforation of northern gable for opening to connect with the stair/life core. Internal works at No.42 O'Connell Street Upper: Investigative works, including removal of contemporary suspended ceilings at ground floor, removal of non-original, non-load bearing blockwork and partitions, and removal of filled voids at basement; Removal of concrete basement slab; Joinery repair, including main and secondary staircases, wainscotting, fenestration and entrance door; Repair and/or restraint of flat, decorative and vulnerable plasterwork; Cleaning and repair of entrance level flooring; Repair of existing drainage systems where necessary; Removal of sanitaryware and associated pipework at basement level; Provision of new services including heating, lighting, electrical and sanitary facilities; Provision of new fitted bars; and, Application of decorative finishes throughout. Works at the Link Building (located between the existing town house and multi-purpose hall): Careful removal of existing timber roof light truss and sarking boards for reuse within new link building structure; Careful retention of existing basement vault, eastern and southern basement walls; Demolition of remaining link building fabric; Upgrade waterproofing to existing buildings and boundary walls; Minor excavation to the basement to allow for new escape stair; and, Addition of stair/lift core structure to connect the Link with O'Connell Hall. External works at O'Connell Hall: Repair and refurbishment of the roof, all four elevations including the windows. Internal works at O'Connell Hall: Removal of non-original, non-load bearing blockwork and partitions; Removal of concrete slab at ground level; Joinery repair, including staircases, stage structure, wall panelling, floor boards and fenestration; Propping of decorative ceiling and roof light to facilitate repair works; and, Introduction of structural interventions, mechanical and electrical services and fire safety interventions. 41 O'Connell Street Upper: New stair core extension over 5 levels (including basement) connecting to the northern elevation of No. 42 O'Connell Street House projecting into the site at 41 O'Connell Street Upper; Application of temporary mural artwork to the proposed stair core elevations; and, ESB Substation fronting Moore Lane. Moore Lane: Temporary layby/loading bay along Moore Lane to the rear of 42/41 O'Connell Street / O'Connell Hall on the western side of the lane. The application site is within the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) accompanies this application.
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