WEB1676/26Sub01

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2. The following requirements of the Conservation Section of Dublin City Council shall be complied with: c)The proposed repointing works shall be carried out by a specialist contractor with proven expertise in repointing historic Georgian buildings. Once scaffolding has been erected, the applicant shall identify by inspection of the elevation for any remnants of original pointing and the presence or lack of a colour wash or raddle coat to inform the appropriate re-pointing method for the building. The new joint shall match the original. The building joint with the adjoining building will require special attention in the re-pointing works. In advance of works commencing on site, the CO shall be given the opportunity to inspect the brick façades in order to identify brick pointing defects at close quarters and to agree a preferred solution to any brick pointing repairs required, which shall be led by best conservation principles. Samples of brick cleaning, materials and site exemplars of site workmanship shall be provided for inspection by and written approval of the CO. d)In advance of work commencing on site, the applicant shall confirm that the repainting of the windows shall be on a like-for-like basis with the existing colour, which would be in keeping with the special architectural character of the Protected Structure and wider streetscape. Reason: In order to protect the original fabric, character and integrity of the Protected Structure at No. 1 Gardiner Street Upper, and the wider streetscape, and to ensure that the proposed works are carried out in accordance with best conservation practice.

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1, Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 Y9T1