148, Parnell Street, Dublin 1
2. Prior to commencement of development, the developer shall submit to, and agree in writing with, the planning authority the following: (a) Detailed design proposals for the sliding sash windows including the balance weights proposed for the front façade of the existing structure on the site. These detailed design proposals shall also include proposals for the internal shutters and architraves to the window openings. (b) A methodology statement for the cleaning of the brick surface of the existing front façade, the repointing of the joints of this façade with a lime-based mortar, and the cleaning and re-bedding of the granite capping to the parapet of the façade. (c) A detailed survey of the shop front which shall identify any original surviving fabric and detailed design proposals for this shop frontage to include, inter alia, the retention where practicable of all original surviving fabric. All of the above specified works, including at design stage, shall be supervised under the professional supervision on-site of an accredited Grade 1 Conservation Architect or expert with specialised conservation expertise, in accordance with the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities issued by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in 2011, and in accordance with Best Conservation Practice. The works shall retain the maximum amount possible of surviving historic fabric in-situ. Reason: In the interest of architectural heritage protection and to protect the O’Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area.