4736/22

Permission for - The demolition of existing pitched glazed roof over shopping mall - The construction of a new 111 bedroom hotel around a central lightwell. This new structure will increase the overall height of the building to part five storeys and part six storeys in height -The change of use of one ground floor retail unit to hotel reception -The change of use of two retail units at first floor of the existing shopping centre to hotel storage and staff facilities -The front facade of the existing buildings on to Rathmines Road Lower will be re-clad in red brick above ground floor level to create a new four-storey scale to the street. -Construction of a new metal-clad fire escape stair, and plant room enclosure on the south elevation to link down to existing fire escape lane at ground level. -All associated drainage works. The total area of the proposed development is 3,554.7 sq.m. The total site area is 14,582 sq.m and is bounded by Rathmines Road Lower, Castlewood Lane and Castlewood Avenue.