Planning precedent report

Planning permission is sought for the construction of a single storey extension to the front and all associated site works.

Permission for the construction of single storey extensions to front and rear, alteration to external steps to front, new rooflight to existing roof and all associated site works at 83C Kenilworth Square, Dublin 6.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: Works to a protected structure, a semi-detached 3 storey house, note: house includes separate semi-basement unit (No. 83 B Kenilworth Square, Dublin 6, D06 Y225). Note: works to No. 83 Kenilworth Square East, Dublin 6, D06 AE71 only: Entrance Level: Removal of partition wall between existing kitchen and split level bathroom and utility room and installation of new floor to create enlarged new kitchen. Removal of non-structural partition to archway between kitchen and living room. Modification of three No. external opes to existing kitchen / bathroom /utility to create new ope for proposed metal-clad bay window extension to kitchen. The bay window will be obscured on the south eastern side to prevent overlooking of No. 83C Kenilworth Square East. Existing internal door removed and replaced with new internal window at split level (current bathroom). First Floor: New ensuite WC and as part of joinery screen / storage to bedroom at rear. New bathroom to existing bedroom at front. Rear Elevation: Removal of non-original concrete access stair. Removal of existing rendered masonry balustrade to rear steps. Enlarged landing to rear steps with new metal guarding. Widened vehicular access to Kenilworth Square East.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Retention planning permission for the development at this site consists of works to a three storey semi detached house, a protected structure, converting three separate units over three floors to a 3 storey house including separate semi basement unit (no. 83B Kenilworth Square, Dublin 6, D06 Y225). Works as follows: new non structural partition wall to basement bedroom at rear, enlarged opening between basement kitchenette and dining area, removal of non original stair from entrance floor study, non original entrance door removed and external window reinstated to this room, stair reinstated in original position from entrance level to split level landing, removal of kitchen at first floor level.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought for refurbishment works to the front facade. Works to include the repair and repointing of the brick facade and the repair and the maintenance of existing cast iron railings.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Conservation based repair works comprising: a) Replacement of existing non-original uPVC windows to front and rear elevations with traditional hardwood sliding sashes with slimline double glazing. b) Repointing of brickwork to front elevation with traditional lime based mortar. c) Treatment of internal damp and repair of existing cornice to front Reception Room at Entrance Level. d) Removal of existing boast pebbledash to rear return and replastering with traditional lime based render with ruled and lined finish. e) Blocking up of non-original opening to gable wall to front Reception Room at Entrance Level with conservation based repairs to existing plaster and reinstatement of skirting board to match original. f) Addition of new en suite bathroom to master bedroom at first floor level with new connections to existing soil vent stack to rear elevation. g) Opening up of existing structure to rear return to enable construction of new single storey flat roofed extension as open plan family area comprising kitchen/ living/ dining room at garden level. h) Removal of non-original metal balustrade at front and construction of new external access steps in granite as new secondary entrance to existing extension to north of existing house; j) New hard and soft landscaping to rear at garden level only and k) all associated site works including compliance with SuDS requirements for surface water attenuation and disposal at 77 Kenilworth Square East, Dublin 6, D06 C983, a Protected Structure within an Architectural Conservation Area.