InvalidRetentionDecided 24 March 2023

Brewers Close, Mill Street, Dublin 8

Retention of roof-level plant infrastructure and access ladders on a student accommodation block.

LRD6031/23-S3 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 March 2023

Reference: LRD6031/23-S3
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Received: 14 March 2023

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for plant infrastructure and maintenance access ladders constructed on the roof of Block C. This includes a 24.5 sqm packaged plantroom, an external heat pump, a cold water storage tank, and associated safety railings.

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Floor area: 38 m²

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Development description

Retention permission is sought to retain plan infrastructure and associated maintenance access ladders constructed on the roof level (primarily at block c) of the completed and occupied student accommodation and build-to-rent residential development (strategic housing development) permitted under an bord pleanala ref. Abp-303436-19, as amended under abp-305483-19. Existing plant and structures proposed to be retained at the roof level of block c include the following: a 24.5 sqm packaged plantroom enclosed by steel panelling with a height of 2.7m above roof parapet level, together with adjoining external heat pump enclosed by acoustic louvers with a height of 2.8m above parapet level. Associated elements immediately surrounding these structures include 2 no. Steel step overs and a 1.1m high steel railing along the roof parapet to the south of the heat pump enclosure. A 13.25 sqm cold water storage tank and an associated booster pump set (set within a stainless steel enclosure). The storage tank sits on a 1.2m high raised steel platform, with the top of the tank being approximately 3.4m above the roof parapet height. A roof ladder is provided on the eastern elevation of the tank for access and maintenance purposes, 2 no. Hooped ladders providing maintenance access from the roof level of block c to blocks b and d respectively. In addition, it is proposed to retain 1 no. Additional fixed ladder that provides maintenance access between blocks a and b.

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Timeline

Application received14 March 2023
Decision due8 May 2023
Decision issued24 March 2023

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