DSDZ4649/22

The proposed development will consist of the change of use of 2 no. metal structures (currently accommodating pedestrian access to the basement pedestrian access to the basement car park from Grand Canal Square) to provide 2 no. commercial/retail kiosk type units; remodelling the internal reconfiguration of both units in addition to maintaining their existing circulation and means of escape function to the basement car park. The proposed new external treatment will replace sections of the existing metal mesh panels in both Kiosks with fixed and opening glazing panels within the same footprint, form and proportions as the existing structures. The roofs of both structures will be replaced with solid insulated and weathered roof structures. Proposed unit No. 1, 35.6m2 internal floor area within an overall kiosk footprint of 63.9m2, located in the southeast corner of the square is proposed to accommodate a coffee refreshment kiosk with a new sales hatch on the western facade relocated entrance doors on the southern facade creating a new internal accommodation for customers and a new, exit doors from existing escape stairs from basement car park on the eastern facade. Proposed unit No. 2, 49.8m2 internal floor area within an overall kiosk footprint of 93.1m2, located in the northwest corner of the square will accommodate a flower shop (florist) with a new entrance on the southern facade to provide access to the shop interior. Permission is also sought for signage and site development works associated with the above proposed development. The site, the subject of this proposed development is within the Grand Canal Dock/North Lotts Strategic Development Zone.