Planning application · Dublin City Council

(i) the demolition of the existing lift core, boiler chimney machine room and storage…

The Sandymount Hotel, Herbert Road, Dublin 4, D04 VN88

4561/23 · DublinOn Site
Reference
4561/23
Planning authority
Dublin City Council
Received
28 Sept 2023
Decided
16 Apr 2024
Status
On Site
Floor area
8,590 m²
Site area
0.9148 ha
Further information requested
12 Mar 2024
Further information received
21 Mar 2024
Commenced
12 Jan 2026

Proposed development

Permission is sought for (i) the demolition of the existing lift core, boiler chimney machine room and storage compartments located at the front North East elevation of the property, (ii) the demolition of a second lift core, external machine room on the southwest elevation. Both lift cores are to be replaced with new construction comprising of new dimensionally larger lift cores to the same height as the existing passenger lifts - 11.9m, (i) the north east passenger lift will comprise of a glazed elevation facing Herbert Rd and aluminium cladding to the gable walls. In addition, a revised ground floor level entrance to the proposed new lift, (ii) the south west passenger lift will comprise of a new, dimensional larger core. The proposal includes associated internal modifications, elevation changes and all associated site development works above and below ground.

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