5210/22

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the existing building is three storey facing Wellington Quay with a two storey extension to the rear facing and set back from the adjoining Merchants Arch Laneway. Permission is sought to change the use of the building from existing retail on ground floor level, storage at basement, first floor, first floor return and second floor levels to a licensed restaurant at ground floor level, kitchen/toilets basement level and guest house comprising 3 bedrooms at first floor, 2 bedrooms in an extension of the first floor return and 3 bedrooms at second floor level - total 8 no double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Access to the restaurant will be as presently exists to the shop from both Wellington Quay and the laneway of Merchants Arch with minimal alterations to the existing shopfront and including a new fascia sign. Access to the guesthouse will be from the existing door on Wellington Quay which presently serves the upper floors. The building will be upgraded and refurbished internally with minimal external changes.