Land parcel 4802145

Area

7,072 m² (0.71 ha, 1.75 acres)

Buildings

6 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 9,524 m².

Zoning

O2 Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas (Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No. 11)) The objective
G5 Z9: Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green Network (Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No. 11)) The objective

Townland

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Planning applications on this parcel

• 24 Jul 2024Grant permission

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE The conservation, refurbishment and upgrade of the existing National Concert Hall (NCH) buildings including: the former University Building's Butler north-east and south-cast wings and the central Butler main entrance block (c.1914); the former Exhibition Hall buildings (c.1865) including the south range, the main auditorium, the John Field and Carolan rooms; the former UCD Medical Library and north range. The total floor area of the existing buildings, subject of this planning application, is 16,560sqm. The development includes a new three storey over basement extension to the west of the existing auditorium, ante space and Carolan Room (3610sqm), the insertion of a new floor to both the Studio Space (226sqm) and the former Medical Library (662sqm) and a new two storey atrium extension linking the Butler building to. the central 1865 block (336m) and an extension to the basement under the main auditorium (873sqm). The overall area of the proposed development is 20,869sqm (4295sqm basement and 16,574sqm above ground) The main buildings and boundary walls, the subject of application are designated Protected Structures within the NCH complex (Ref: RPS 2425). Adjacent protected structures include the Real Tennis Court (Ref: RPS 2426) and Iveagh House (Department of Foreign Affairs) and Iveagh Gardens, including stone garden folly (Ref. RPS 7791). In order to facilitate proposed development, the following demolitions are required: 1042sqm two storey former Anatomy Block (c.1884 with c.1930 modifications) plus 332sqm . of ancillary extensions; 116sqm two storey (1981) plant room with associated roof plant to the rear of the main auditorium; 65sqm two storey (2016) temporary stair block to the rear of the 1865 building 250sqm three storey over basement (c.1995) sanitary accommodation extension to the rear of Butler north-east wing including existing bridge link structure at first floor level; Removal of an internal fire stair core (1981) located to the west of the John Field Room; Removal of escape stairs (1981) from the auditorium within the south range; Removal of existing (c.1960) external fire escape stairs between Butler building and 1865 block; Removal of a section of the basement (c.1914) under the existing carpark to the front of the south wings of Butler building; Removal of several internal modern interventions throughout the buildings. The existing limestone façade to Earlsfort terrace will be cleaned and conserved. The existing rendered and partly rendered masonry walls to the elevations of the 1865 former exhibition hall buildings shall be repaired re-rendered as appropriate. Refurbishment work will include the conservation and repaired existing external windows, doors, roof lights and upgrading - restoration and repair of existing slate roof and rainwater goods, proposed removal of existing bitumen roof covering to the auditorium and John Field room roof structures and replacement with metal standing seam roof finish and new rooflights. Any existing original external glazing will be retained where possible and works will include the upgrade of glazing to some areas. The window openings of the main auditorium shall reopened and a secondary glazing shall be installed externally to the existing windows. The same window treatment is proposed for the NSO rehearsal space (former UCD medical library) The works include complete replacement of all mechanical and electrical services and the provision of solar panels and heat pumps. This application includes minor modifications to the former Pathology Building, previously permitted development (Reg. Ref 4975/23). The modifications include: The provision of a roof light in the link structure; The re-ordering of the link structure layout to include changing places facility; Removal of 1 no. tree from the existing landscaped area fronting onto Hatch Street; Amendments to the external entrance ramp and steps. The external works will comprise of hard and soft landscaping, including measures to protect the existing trees, lighting, new steps, ramps and gently sloped inclines to facilitate universal access to the proposed new entrance, provision of café terrace areas for outdoor dining, 84 no. Sheffield bicycle stands (168 bicycles) plus 8 no. cargo bicycle stands, upgrade of existing foul and surface water drainage lines, provision of SUDS features and all associated ancillary drainage, bin storage, screened mechanical Plant areas and all associated site works on a site area of circa 1.3 hectares. The service vehicle access gate off Hatch Street will be moved further east to accommodate safer access. The development has been screened for both Appropriate Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment. A Basement Impact Assessment and Architectural Heritage Impact assessment has been carried out.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 4065/24

• 15 Dec 2023Grant permission

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of the conservation and refurbishment of the existing Pathology Block, one of the buildings included in the National Concert Hall (NCH) Complex, located on Hatch Street Upper. The development includes the change of use of the former UCD School of Medicine to the Learning and Participation function of the NCH. The total floor area of the development is approx. 1401 msq. The Pathology Block, link structure and adjacent Butler Wing (South) are designated Protected Structures within the NCH complex (Reference RPS 2425). The conservation and refurbishment works to the Pathology Block will include a new public entrance to the existing link structure on Hatch Street Upper to provide universal access, 2no. recital spaces, 5no. workshop spaces, offices, new sanitary facilities and additional ancillary support and plant accommodation. The existing sandstone facade and chimney stack to Hatch Street will be cleaned, repaired and conserved. Existing brickwork shall be repointed where necessary. Refurbishment work will include the conservation and repair of existing external windows, doors, roof lights and upgrading of the existing slate roof, including removal of some asbestos slates, and rainwater goods and all minor/repair work. The existing glazing will be retained where possible and works will include installation of slim-line glazing in the two recital rooms and percussion workshops. Secondary glazing will be installed internally to 5no. of the windows of the main recital space. 5no. casement windows will be replaced with new timber sliding sashes, to match the windows on Hatch Street Upper. New heating, ventilation and cooling plant is to be located internally in the first floor area of the West Range, with associated louvres to the roof lantern and condensers in the courtyard garden, new floor and removal of walls and staircase. 2no. window openings are to be adapted, and 2no. new opes to provide fire escape doors on the west elevation. The existing access gate will be relocated to the north. Walls and partitions to be removed to facilitate Workshops 3, 4 and 5 and office 2. Blocked up opes to be reused with new doors and windows to the courtyard. The existing flat roofed timber clad structure over the granite bridge linking the Pathology Block and the Butler Wing is to be removed and the bridge returned to its original condition. A lime render application is proposed on the east elevation facing the Butler Wing. The flat roof and north wall of the link structure to be removed and rebuilt, to accommodate new entrance space, toilet facilities. Internal steps and a platform lift will facilitate universal access to the existing ground floor of the Butler Wing South. The rear wall is to be rebuilt 2.4 meters to the north to accommodate 2 no. universally accessible toilets on the Pathology Block ground floor and the ground floor of the Butler Wing South. In order to facilitate the proposed development, the following demolitions are required: Block A - A 75sqm vacant repair workshop with a flat roof and pre cast concrete coping. Block B - A 9sqm vacant lock-up store of modern blockwork construction, partly rendered. Block C - A 33msq single storey lean-to structure and redundant plant and ducts located to the north side of the Pathology Block to re-instate two high level windows. Block D - An existing 5sqm concrete lean-to shed in the courtyard - housing redundant plant equipment. Block E - An existing 6sqm timber frame enclosure in the courtyard. Modern 1990s mezzanine 141sqm first floor and staircase housing vacant offices. 28sqm timber gallery and stairs. 109sqm Link Structure to include flat roof and rear wall. The external works will comprise hard and soft landscaping, including measures to protect the three mature lime trees, lighting, new steps and gently sloped inclines to facilitate universal access to the proposed new entrance, new folding gates to Hatch Street Upper to replace the existing section of infill railings, 4 bicycle stands (8 bicycles), replacement of existing drainage lines, provision of SUDS features and all associated ancillary drainage and site works on a site area of circa. 0.2628 hectares. The development has been screened for both Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 4975/23

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Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.

Recorded monuments around it

No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Ground and risks

Radon

At the centre of this parcel, about 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map gives no landslide susceptibility class here. Parts of the land are made ground.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3207 (ZIP).

Flooding

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Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

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