22, 22A AND 23 Earlsfort Terrace with part-frontage to Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02E277, D02FK33
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: The buildings are Protected Structures. (R.P.S. No.2422 and 2423). The development consists of the following external works to 22, 22A and 23 to include: 1) replacement of non-original uPVC windows throughout with double glazed, painted timber windows to match historic fenestration pattern, 2) reinstatement of diagonal slate finish at mansard level to replace non original rubber roof finish (No.22-22A), 3) reinstatement of decorative timber surrounds to mansard level windows to Nos.22-22a, 4) the provision of universal access to premises through the formation of an opening in existing balustrade at pavement level on Adelaide Road, the provision of lightweight bridge (2.8m in length) over existing lightwell (House No.22) and removal of existing railings to same, 5) reconfiguration of existing porch entrance at No.22 by way of formation of new Portico to match that at No.23, 6) provision of new entrance door screen to No.22, 7) modifications to and upgrade of external balustrading throughout, 8) replacement of non-original external finishes, 9) demolition of existing non original five storey stair core and lift to rear of 22A (90sqm) and replacement with five storey extension (80 sqm) to include full height four storey naturally ventilated glazed atrium, 10) modifications to existing rear return (House No.23) to include the demolition of a series of miscellaneous non original extensions (72 sq.m in extent) at the rear of No.23 and the formation of a landscaped garden of 77 sq.m for both office and residential use. This garden will contain a bicycle parking facility. The adjoining laneway to the rear will not be interfered with, but the current access door onto the laneway will be relocated. 11) removal of non-original rooflight to No.22 and provision of new Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) in the roof of No.23; The following internal alterations are proposed. (a) Internal alterations to facilitate universal including access, the provision of new internal passenger lift (House No.22); (b) Creation of openings at ground, first, second and third floor so as to permit the offices in number 23 to operate in association with the existing offices in No. 22/22A. (c) Modifications to non-original basement stair (House No.22); (d) Minor alterations to original stair at ground floor and first floor levels (House No.22); (e) Removal of non-original floors to facilitate the reinstatement of original stair hall (House No.22) and provision of new stair to same, from first to third floor; (f) Removal of non-original stairs at basement and ground floor levels (House No.23); (g) Removal of internal walls, non-original boxing out and services on all levels, across all buildings; (h) Modifications to internal walls and openings on all levels, across all buildings; (i) Provision of some new internal partitions on all levels, across all buildings; (i) Provision of larger meeting rooms at first and second floors (House No.22a); (k) Removal, at ground and first floor, of disused chimney breast (House No.22a); (1) Removal of section of floor to House No.22a to facilitate formation of double height hall; (m) Provision of new WCs and kitchenettes; (n) Upgrade fire and acoustic performance of floors throughout; (o) Provision of new services throughout including new services risers and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development . Nos. 22 and 22A have been in single operation as offices and will continue to do so. Number 23, currently vacant, was used as a wide variety of uses such as offices and residential, and is now proposed to be used for residential at basement level with offices on the upper 4 floors.