4007/23

The proposed development comprises the following: (1) change of use of vacant derelict structure (derelict sites register file no. DS1006) at no. 23 Blessington Street, to 1 no. one-bedroom apartment at basement floor level and 1 no. five bedroom dwelling over ground, first and second floor levels; (ii) internal alterations to facilitate the change of use. The residential units will be served by private amenity space in the form of a courtyard to the front and rear serving the 1 no. one-bedroom apartment at basement floor level and a rear private garden at ground floor level serving the 1no. five bedroom dwelling; (iii) elevational treatments comprising provision of painted sand/cement render finish, A-rated double glazed windows throughout, roof slates to match existing and removal of structural braces and remedial works to front elevation; (iv) excavation below street level on Blessington Street to reinstate former basement lightwell, courtyard and access including wrought iron railing and staircase to match no. 22 Blessington Street; (v) excavation to the rear below garden level to provide for rear private amenity space (5sq.m) for the proposed one-bedroom apartment and provision of a surrounding guard rail; (vi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.