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Dublin City Council · 3098/19

29 & 30, Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2

  1. 24 May 2019Received
  2. 14 Nov 2019Grant permission
  3. 19 Dec 2019Final grant
  4. 28 May 2021Commenced
Status
Commenced
Decision
Grant permission · 14 Nov 2019
Council
Dublin City Council
Type
Permission
Site
542 m²

What’s proposed

Planning permission is sought at Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, D02 RF20 (Protected Structures RPS Ref. 2924 and 2825) for minor alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3346/15) which permitted a change of use from language school to office use, refurbishment and modifications to all levels and the construction of 1 no. 3-storey over basement mews house to the rear of Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square. The proposed development in this application relates only to the 2 no. four-storey over basement Georgian buildings at Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square and will consist of the following: (i) demolition of non-original single storey extension to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square; (ii) provision of new external courtyard and planted area to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square and alterations to existing outdoor area at No. 30 Fitzwilliam Square; (iii) removal of non-original internal partitions over multiple levels of Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square; (iv) provision of new internal partition walls and doors over all levels; (v) blocking up of existing internal accessways between Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square at basement, first, second and third floor levels; (vi) 1 no. internal accessway between Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square will be maintained at basement levels and 1 no. internal accessway between Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square will be maintained at lower ground floor level; (vii) provision of 1 no. window at ground floor level and replacement of non-original window to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square with timber framed window to match existing; (viii) existing one over one single glazing to original sashes at first floor level of No. 30 Fitzwilliam Square to be replaced to match existing; (ix) structural repair works, including the repair of the existing structure to dormers at roof level; strengthening of the existing suspended timber floors, repair of external brickwork and fire protection measures (including fire upgrading to existing suspended timber floor throughout); (x) weather proofing of entrance steps; (xi) repointing of front facade brickworks; (xii) refurbishment of existing historic fabric, including natural slate roofing, windows, ironwork, plasterwork, fireplaces and staircases; (xiii) existing drainage to be fully refurbished, including new pipework and new cast iron rainwater goods as required; and (xiv) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development

3098/19 is a planning application to Dublin City Council for planning permission is sought at Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, D02 RF20, received on 24 May 2019; permission was granted on 14 Nov 2019.

Planning details

Reference
3098/19
Local authority
Dublin City Council
Status
Commenced · register status “Decision Notice Issued
Received
24 May 2019
Observations close
28 Jun 2019 (closed 2640 days ago)
Decision due
14 Nov 2019 · decided 14 Nov 2019
Decision
Grant permission on 14 Nov 2019
Proposed development
Planning permission is sought at Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, D02 RF20 (Protected Structures RPS Ref. 2924 and 2825) for minor alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3346/15) which permitted a change of use from language school to office use, refurbishment and modifications to all levels and the construction of 1 no. 3-storey over basement mews house to the rear of Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square. The proposed development in this application relates only to the 2 no. four-storey over basement Georgian buildings at Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square and will consist of the following: (i) demolition of non-original single storey extension to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square; (ii) provision of new external courtyard and planted area to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square and alterations to existing outdoor area at No. 30 Fitzwilliam Square; (iii) removal of non-original internal partitions over multiple levels of Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square; (iv) provision of new internal partition walls and doors over all levels; (v) blocking up of existing internal accessways between Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square at basement, first, second and third floor levels; (vi) 1 no. internal accessway between Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square will be maintained at basement levels and 1 no. internal accessway between Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square will be maintained at lower ground floor level; (vii) provision of 1 no. window at ground floor level and replacement of non-original window to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square with timber framed window to match existing; (viii) existing one over one single glazing to original sashes at first floor level of No. 30 Fitzwilliam Square to be replaced to match existing; (ix) structural repair works, including the repair of the existing structure to dormers at roof level; strengthening of the existing suspended timber floors, repair of external brickwork and fire protection measures (including fire upgrading to existing suspended timber floor throughout); (x) weather proofing of entrance steps; (xi) repointing of front facade brickworks; (xii) refurbishment of existing historic fabric, including natural slate roofing, windows, ironwork, plasterwork, fireplaces and staircases; (xiii) existing drainage to be fully refurbished, including new pipework and new cast iron rainwater goods as required; and (xiv) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development
As published by the register.
Site area
542 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Applicant
Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name

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Appeal

Not appealed.

Commencement

  • Commencement notice CN0076798DC
    28 May 202129/30 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin, Dublin 2, D02 RF20matched by ref_exact

Zoning at the site

Zone Z8 - DEV PLAN 2022-2028

O2 — Green belt

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas: To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.

Zoned to protect the open land between urban areas. Development is strongly resisted.

R2 — Existing residential

Z1: Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods: To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.

An established residential area. The objective is to protect existing residential amenity as well as to provide housing — which is the objective a neighbour's objection to an overbearing extension is usually argued under.

Designations within 250 m

No OPW flood extent nearby.

  • Natural Heritage Area (incl. proposed) · 1
    Grand Canal
  • NIAH-recorded building · 268
    Corrib House; house; house
  • Radon risk area · 1
    About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels
  • Recorded monument · 2
    House - 18th/19th century; R184161

Provenance

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