PROTECTED STRUCTURE: No. 91 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 which is a protected structure…

Proposed development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: No. 91 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 which is a protected structure, RPS. 1159. At the rear there are two returns and a yard linked by right of way to the street at Camden Row. The development consists of: (a) At Roof Level: taking down and re-building existing chimney stack, rebuilding the existing original brick chimney and construction of new DPC where stack breaks the roof slope to prevent falling damp, re-using the existing bricks and clay pots, with a new lime mortar flaunched capping. (b) At Ground Floor Level - Change of use from retail/deli to cafe/restaurant (c. 86.9 sq.m) including: removal of existing floor slab and replacement with a limecrete insulated slab, careful refurbishment of cast-iron columns and downstand beams and application of intumescent fire proofing protection to metal structure to comply with fire officers requirements, careful refurbishment and repair of period meat carcass hanging systems and T&G timber wall linings, provision of a new glazed corridor to allow for dual access to the café/restaurant and protected stairs to upper floors. Removal of non-original internal stairs to the rear return and rebuilding of compliant stairs in same location, provision of external seating area to the rear for use with proposed café/ restaurant (22.4 sq.m). (c) At First Floor Level - Change of use from retail/office to café/restaurant (c. 87.0 sq.m) including: two existing rooms to the main building from office/retail use to café seating and lobby. To the two rear return: two existing rooms to use as visitor restrooms, staff facilities, kitchen and ancillary space/uses associated with the cafe / restaurant. Removal of non-original internal stairs to the rear return and rebuilding of compliant stairs in same location. (d) At Second Floor Level - Change of use from office associated with the retail/deli use to art gallery use (c. 52.7 sq.m). (e) At Attic Level, restoration of historic cruciform oak-beam roof structure to main building and reinstatement of timber sheeting to the underside of sloped roof, removal of 7.5 sq.m of non-original timber ceiling joists to provide a double height space to the art gallery, allowing a better internal appreciation of restored cruciform roof. (f) Externally to the Front Elevation: restoration and repair of Dutch Billy front gable and wall façade including removal of non-original sand/cement render and replacement with breathable lime render. To the Ground Floor Shopfront: careful restoration of historic features including awning refurbishment and reinstatement, removal of non-original stainless steel vent over length of shopfront, refurbishment of existing front door, addition of vertical mullions and servery hatch in shopfront, replacement of existing glazing with histo-glass type or similar approved 'thin' double glazing. Restoration of sliding sash windows to the front façade first and second floors, with historically correct 6 over 6 pane of with histo-glass type or similar approved 'thin' double glazing, removal of modern poor quality timber windows to rear façade and replacement with historically correct 4 over 4 pane of with histo- glass type or similar approved 'thin' double glazing, replacement of existing attic window to rear with historically correct vertical sliding timber sash window. Careful restoration and repair of original lunette window to front façade at attic level. Removal of existing modern gate to rear courtyard area and construction of painted mild steel gate and side panels with a contemporary design, etched and painted, between café external seating space and abattoir area to No. 3 Camden Row. Removal of existing services and replacement with new energy efficient services including UV filtration system extract to rear return. All associated refurbishment works to the interior and exterior: Completion of repairs and renovation of historic/modern fabric as detailed in the Conservation Methodology Statement in compliance with Conservation Best Practice. Together with all associated and ancillary works to those described above.

What happens next

Permission was granted on 21 May 2025. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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