44, Leeson Street Lower, and 44 Leeson Place, Dublin 2

• Protected structure (rps ref. 4416): the development will consist of the following
• Internal and external refurbishment, repairs and alterations to the existing four storey over basement building with rear return fronting leeson street lower, to consist of the following: (i) on the front elevation: removal of existing redundant waste pipe; repair and refurbishment of existing decorative cast iron window balustrades; on the rear elevation: existing pvc soil vent pipes to be replaced with cast iron replacements; existing cast iron rain water downpipes and cast iron svp to be retained and refurbished as necessary; redundant pipework to be removed. (ii) at lower ground floor: within the front courtyard area: removal of non-original single storey addition; replacement and repositioning of non-original staircase to upper ground/ street level with a new painted steel staircase; reconfiguration of external doorway and formation of new window ope; replacement of non-original window on front elevation with a painted hardwood sash window; internal alterations and modifications to provide 1 no. Two bedroom self-contained guest suite; re-instatement of an external courtyard to the rear of main house and provision of new painted hardwood french doors to rear reception room and rear bedroom to existing single storey extension to align with existing venetian window ope at upper ground level above. Provision of new panelled enclosure for sanitary facilities and wardrobe to existing rear return and provision of new door ope to modified landscaped sunken terrace to rear; removal of non-original lean-to extension to rear; provision of new steps to upper ground level rear garden; (iii) at upper ground floor: accommodation to consist of 1 no. One bedroom guest suite, reception and staff wc; new panelled enclosure to be provided in front reception room for sanitary facilities and wardrobe; blocked-up door ope between front and rear reception rooms to be reinstated with new painted hardwood door panelled bi-folding door to be fitted; existing blocked-up fireplace to be reinstated in rear reception room; new panelled enclosure to be provided to rear reception room for kitchenette; within the original rear return: new hardwood sash window to be provided to replace existing door ope; new ope with painted hardwood double doors to be provided to align with window ope on first floor above; removal of non-original internal partitioning and sanitary ware. (iv) at first floor: 2 no. One bedroom guest suites to be provided; existing blocked-up fireplace to be reinstated in front reception room; new panelled enclosure to be provided in front reception room for concealed kitchen; new panelled enclosure in rear reception room for sanitary facilities and wardrobe; ope to existing original double doors between front and rear reception rooms to be reinstated; new bronze framed glazed double doors to be fitted to existing arched opening to rear return; decorative plaster mouldings to arched openings to rear return to be repaired and refurbished. (v) at second floor: accommodation to consist of 1 no. One bedroom guest suite and staff kitchen; non-original partition to front rooms to be removed and original front reception room to be reinstated; non-original door ope between front reception room and landing to be blocked up; modifications to existing door opes and internal partitions; provision of en-suite to rear bedroom; removal of non-original partitioning and sanitary ware to rear return and provision of a staff kitchen; new hardwood sash window to replace non-original window. (vi) at third floor accommodation to consist of 2 no. One bedroom guest suites; modification of existing door opes; provisions of new door opes to internal partitions; provision of en-suites and storage facilities; provision of new panelled enclosure for concealed kitchenettes; new hardwood sash window to be provided to replace non-original timber window to the rear elevation
• Alterations and extension of the existing two-storey mews building fronting leeson place, to consist of the following: (i) modification of existing entrance; (ii) replacement and repositioning of the stairs; (iii) two-storey extension to the north-east/ rear, first floor extension to the south-west/ front and second floor extension to the core of the building, resulting in part two, part three storey building, with the proposed parapet height increased by 1.4 metres above the existing ridge height; (iv) modification of fenestration on front, rear and side elevations. (v) provision of balconies with louvred privacy screens to front and rear elevation at first floor level
• Permission is also sought for change of use of the subject property from office use to serviced short-stay tourist accommodation comprising of 12 no. Guest suites in total (comprising 7 no. Guest suites together with a reception, guest services, baggage storage area and staff facilities at no. 44 leeson street lower and 5 no. Guest suites in no. 44 leeson place)
• Provision of guest amenities and facilities for both properties comprising a landscaped rear garden, bicycle parking, and bin storage, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development

Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

1. Application received15 May 2018
2. Decision due9 July 2018
3. Decision issued21 May 2018

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