3021/23

BCP Fund Manangemenet DAC, acting in its capacity as manager of BCP Investment Fund in respect of its sub-fund BCP Real Estate Value Add Fund, intend to apply for permission for amendments to a permitted development under DCC Reg. Ref. No. 3752/19 and ABP-307062-20 for an enterprise centre building at the site. The development will consist of the following amendments: 1. Increase in gross total floor area to c. 5,325.6 sq.m from c. 4,459 sq.m (including a basement area change to c. 1,101.3 sq.m from c. 1,129 sq.m) from ground to fifth floor levels. 2. Increase in height of plant screen at roof level from c. 23.37m to c. 24.280m. No increase in roof parapet level from permitted. 3. Basement level reconfigured to relocate the cycle access stairs, accommodate 1 no. disabled parking space, provide unisex toilets including disability accessible cubicles, male and female shower rooms, changing rooms, cycle parking and locker room/drying rooms, bin storage room, security/ storage room, relocation of smoke extract fans from external south-west corner at ground level to basement level and ancillary plant. 4. Ground floor extended by c. 91.7 sq.m to the south adjacent to Fumbally Square, including a set back from eastern boundary at Cathedral Court Block, distance varies, reconfiguration of stair cores, lifts, escape route, provide unisex toilets, introduce reception desk and office, remove step in floor level, provide shallow ramp and steps and internal platform lift from lobby at employee's entrance doors and draft lobby to the east, provision of ventilation grille to plant room wall on the west elevation, provision of an external platform lift adjacent to main (west) entrance at junction with Fumbally Square. 5. First floor extended by 210.5 sq.m to the north/northeast and south, including a set back from eastern boundary at Cathedral Court Block distance varies, an extended meeting area of c. 20.2 sq.m to the south to abut the Fumbally Square building, reconfiguration of stair cores, lifts, provide unisex in place of male & female toilets, remove step in floor level at northern end of floor. Fenestration to Fumbally Square building removed and modified adjacent to extended meeting area and for minimum of 1.5m on both sides at both ground and first floor levels and replaced by fire resistant construction to comply with fire safety regulations. 6. Second floor extended by 144.1 sq.m to the north/north-east and south, including a set back from eastern boundary at Cathedral Court Block distance varies, reconfiguration of stair cores, lifts, provide unisex in place of male & female toilets. 7. Third floor extended by 127.4 sq.m to the northeast and south, including a set back from eastern boundary at Cathedral Court distance varies and at northern elevation, reconfiguration of stair cores, lifts, provide unisex in place of male & female toilets. 8. Fourth floor extended by 88.2 sq.m including a set back at Cathedral Court Block distance varies and at northern elevation, reconfiguration of stair cores, lifts, provide unisex in place of male & female toilets. 9. Fifth floor external terrace removed and floor extended to north, west and south by 244.4 sq.m and reconfiguration of stair cores, lifts, provide unisex in place of male & female toilets. 10. Roof level plant area reconfigured and extended by 60.3 sq.m including photovoltaic panels, 2 no. automatic opening vents, mechanical plant, part covered, part open access stair for maintenance purposes and 2690mm high metal screen.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is recommended for a grant of permission as it constitutes an acceptable quantum of development in a highly accessible urban location within the Liberties (SDRA 15). The Inspector concluded that the modifications would reverse a vacant brownfield state and would not significantly injure the residential or visual amenities of the area, nor adversely impact nearby built heritage, provided specific mitigation measures are implemented.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed amendments represent an acceptable intensification of land use on a brownfield site in a Strategic Development and Regeneration Area, aligning with local and national policies for urban consolidation and economic development.
  • The updated assessment of daylight, sunlight, and overshadowing demonstrates that the additional height and floor area will result in only non-perceptible or immaterial impacts on the residential amenities of Lauderdale Terrace compared to the parent permission.
  • Subject to conditions requiring a Basement Impact Assessment to protect the Victorian Poddle Culvert and revised boundary treatments, the development will not negatively impact the setting of the adjacent Protected Structure at No. 27-28 New Row South.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 14.6 (Transitional Zone Areas)Section 14.7.1 (Permissible land uses)Appendix 15 (Enterprise Centre Definition)Section 13.17 (SDRA 15 Liberties and Newmarket Square)Section 4.5.4 (Building Height)Appendix 3 (Height Strategy)Policy SC14Policy SC15Policy SC17Section 2.5 (Economic and Employment Strategy)Chapter 6 (City Economy and Enterprise)Policy CEE1Policy CEE2Policy CEE19Policy CEE20Section 6.5.5 (Regeneration and Vacancy)Chapter 11 (Built Heritage)Section 15.5 (Site Characteristics and Design Parameters)Appendix 5 (Transport and Mobility)Appendix 16 (Sunlight and Daylight)Section 15.18.4 (Basement Impact Assessment)Chapter 3, Policy CA8 (Climate Action)Section 15.7 (Sustainability)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, BCP Fund Management DAC, seeks planning permission for amendments to a previously permitted enterprise centre on a 1,520-sq.m site at New Street South, Dublin 8. The proposal involves increasing the gross total floor area from 4,459 sq.m to approximately 5,325.6 sq.m by extending all floor levels (ground to fifth) and increasing the roof plant screen height to 24.28m. The site is a vacant brownfield plot containing a concrete slab over a basement. It is located in a 'transitional ...
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