36, Rathmines Road Upper, Dublin 6, D06 P2X9
PROTECTED STRUCTURE : change of use of a vacant medical centre to a hotel which will serve as an extension to the Uppercross Hotel located at No. 26-32 Upper Rathmines Road, The proposed development comprises the following: the demolition of: (a) 2 no. detached sheds to the rear of the property (6.45sq.m and 25.6sq.m); (b) Part of the rear northern boundary wall between the existing hotel and subject site; (c) The middle link section of the building connecting the northern and southern elements of the building; and (d) part of the rear wall of the existing building; (ii) the change of use of the existing part 2, part 3 storey building (Block A) to provide short stay hotel accommodation comprising the following works: (a) construction of 3-storey middle link section between northern and southern elements of existing building to provide a link between the original building and a new 3 storey block to the rear (Block B). (b) Construction of 2 storey extension to the rear of the original building on the northwestern site boundary; (c) Relocation of main entrance and reconfiguration of internal layout to create a reception area and 3 no. en-suite bedrooms at ground floor, 3 no. en-suite bedrooms and 1 no. suite at first floor, and 2 no. en-suite bedrooms at second floor; (d) restoration of front and rear façades to original condition; (e) replacement of existing sash windows with new like-for-like windows (f) relocation of stairs to original position in house; (g) restoration of existing ramp leading up to the front of house; (iii) construction of 3-storey extension to the rear of the original building to be known as Block B which will be connected via the 3-storey middle link section. The extension will contain 3 no. en-suite bedrooms (1 no. on each floor), lift shaft, and a fire escape stairwell on southern façade. The external facade will be in keeping with the original building and will contain contemporary glazing with metal fins; (iv) construction of 2-storey mews-style building comprising 2 no. 2 bedroom self-catering family suites (73 sq.m. each) with living/kitchen/dining area and bathroom. The suites will provide hotel accommodation and will not be provided with balconies/terraces; (v) primary access will be provided via Rathmines Road Upper with a vehicular access being provided to the existing hotel car park to the rear which is accessed via Rathmines Road Upper (north of subject site). Internal pedestrian access to the existing hotel will be provided via the landscaped outdoor seating area; vi) drainage, landscaping including provision of outdoor seating area to rear of the site and adjacent to existing hotel building, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including lighting, signage and roof top plant enclosure.