4771/22

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (RPS No, 2774) Permission is sought for works to the lower ground floor to consist of the following: change of use of the lower ground floor from commercial to residential consisting of two residential units, comprising of one studio (52m2) and one 1-bedroom apartment (56m2). Internal works: internal alterations and provision of new lightweight partitions to form spaces necessary for residential use; replace existing non-historic doors with new fire rated doors; new mechanic and electrical services installations; new fittings and finishes internally. External works: replace existing mild steel stair within front light well with new stair to improve accessibility; remove cementitious render to front facade and facade to entrance at lower ground floor and re-render with breathable lime render; replace existing uPVC door and associated window with new glazed hardwood timber door and window to front entrance of lower ground floor; replace existing non-historic hardwood timber door with new glazed hardwood timber door to rear entrance of lower ground floor; remove existing external security bars from windows at lower ground floor; remove existing external security bars from windows at lower ground floor; removal of external boiler house to rear (5m2); re-positioning of lower level retaining wall at rear between car park area and sunken yard; new external accessible stair and ramp to rear providing access to 1-bedroom apartment; new hard and soft landscaping proposal; new bicycle parking spaces, new car parking spaces; new enclosed ventilated refuse stores and all associated site services. The proposal will result in residential use throughout the lower ground floor providing a studio apartment to the front and a one-bedroom apartment to the rear.