Planning permission is sought at Nos. 29 & 30 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2…

Application details

Planning reference

3098/19

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

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.

Location / address

29 & 30, Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

24 May 2019

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

14 Nov 2019

Final grant date

19 Dec 2019