3735/22

PROTECTED STRUCUTRE: The proposed development will consist of works to the main structures and rear returns of Nos. 39-43 Merrion Square as follows: (i) Alterations to fenestration of front facades of Nos. 40-41 Merrion Square including removal of non-original window arrangements and replacement with new timber sash windows in keeping with surrounding buildings; (ii) removal of all uPVC rainwater goods and SPVs and replacement with cast iron or cast aluminium rainwater goods and SVPs, removal of non-historic windows and replacement with new timber sash windows to the rear facade of nos. 39-43; (iii) removal of external security bars from windows and conduct necessary repairs to granite cills with lime and mortar repairs to rear elevations; (iv) cleaning and repair of rear elevations; (v) removal of modern door to rear of No. 42 and reinstatement of a large tripartite window to match window above; (vi) replacement of existing window with new external timber doors to rear of No. 41; (vii) replacement of existing doors to the rear returns of the ground floor of No. 39 and ground floor and basement of No. 42 with new windows; (viii) internal alterations at basement, ground, first, second and third floor levels to Nos. 39-43 comprising the removal of existing non-original wall partitions, doors, windows and carpet/modern floor coverings and the installation of new partitions to reveal original room layouts and facilitate the reconfiguring and fitouts of W/Cs throughout the buildings including new glazed screen and doors and replacement of timber panelled doors with like for like; (ix) removal of non-historic stairs (later addition) to rear return of No. 40; (x) removal of electrical power, lighting, electrical heaters and communications technology throughout 39-43 Merrion Square and replace with less intrusive alternatives and new electrical heaters in more appropriate locations; (xi) removal of mid-century sham ionic columns installed after the 20th century fire to be removed; (xii) restoration works including careful cleaning of chimneys and chimneypieces, repairs to timber sash windows, metal windows, decorative plasterworks and timber/tile flooring to be carried out by specialists; (xiii) new cast iron grates to be installed into existing chimney pieces; (xiv) provision of new fire rated and non-fire rated timber doors; (xv) new contemporary style fitouts of existing kitchenettes incorporating tea stations; (xvi) upgrading of existing services using existing risers and under existing floorboards; (xvii) new guardings to existing stair landings; (xviii) new guardings to existing windows; (xix) removal of external modern doors to coal stores and replacement with new gates; (xx) new external timber doors and window configuration to arched walls below entrance steps; and (xxi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.