Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for a 2nd floor flat roof extension to the existing 2 storey terraced pitched roof building; currently hosting a first floor 1 bed apartment above retail unit on the ground floor. The extension will consist of 2 additional bedrooms, bathroom and living space making the apartment a 3 bed unit. On ground floor, works will include a new external access door to the retail unit with the change, resizing and replacement of external window and doors to the rear and the demolition of existing rear single storey shed including rear internal fencing to provide designated communal amenity space. On first floor, works consist of the replacement and extension of the first floor rear balcony and stair including an accessible stair and privacy screen. The 2nd floor new extension consists of a balcony to the front with privacy screen and second floor rear and side extension. The flat roof will host photovoltaic panels, rooflights and plant storage. Including all internal alterations, associated site and removal works 45 Upper Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 8, D08 E4W7 with rear access off Bloom Court.

RETENTION: Retention planning permission for the following development at 43 Clanbrassil Street Upper (Ground level), Dublin 8, D08RX59: Change of use of parking area (18.8 sq.m.) to outdoor cafe terrace (including associated timber fencing and pergola structure).

The development will consist of, the demolition of an existing single storey extension and roof to the rear of the property and the construction of a two storey extension comprising a bathroom and bedrooms at first floor level. As part of the proposed works some internal alterations to the existing house are proposed.

Permission for the development at this site seeks modifications to the previously approved permission DCC Reg. 3619/20 (ABP - 309667-21). Modifications are to include the addition of 3 no. extra units achieved by the way of internal changes to the third floor and an additional floor to the previously granted Block 2 bringing the total no. of floors of the building from 4-storey to 5-storey and increasing the total units in the proposed development from 24 no. units which consisted of 17 no. one-bed, 7 no. two-bed to 27 no. units consisting of 19 no. one-bed, 7 no. two-bed, 1 no. 3-bed and addition of residential bin store. All associated signage, site works, drainage, street lighting and landscaping are as per the previously granted scheme.

The development will consist of: 1) The demolition of existing buildings, structures and hardstanding areas on site except for northern boundary wall adjoining garden terrace; 2) The construction of a mixed-use development of 11 no. residential units with associated gardens and balconies/terraces comprising 1no. 1-bedroom units, 3 no. 2-bedroom units, 1 no. 3-bedroom unit and 6 no. 4-bedroom units and 2 no. commercial units located in 2 no. blocks (Block 1 & Block 2); Block 1 comprises a 2-3 storey building at 39 Clanbrassil Street Upper accommodating 1 no. retail/retail services unit at ground floor (fronting onto Clanbrassil Street Upper), 1 no. 1-bedroom duplex apartment over the retail unit and 3 no. 2 bedroom, 2-storey terraced townhouses over parking garages extending along Orr’s Terrace; 4) Block 2 comprises a 2-3 storey building at 40, 41, 42 & 42A Clanbrassil Street Upper accommodating 1 no. shop/retail services unit at ground floor level (fronting onto Clanbrassil Street Upper). 1 no. 3-bedroom duplex apartment over the retail unit and 6 no. 4-bedroom 3-storey terraced townhouses extending along Orr’s Terrace; 5) All ancillary site development works, plant areas, refuse storage areas, bicycle storage areas, boundary treatment works and services.

The development will consist of: 1.) The demolition of existing buildings, structures and hardstanding areas on site except for the existing front part of the 2-storey take-away restaurant building (vacant) at 39 Clanbrassil Street Upper; 2.) The construction of a mixed-use development of 28 no. apartments with associated balconies/terraces comprising 17 no. 1 bedroom units & 11 no. 2 bedroom units and 2 no. commercial units located in 2 no. blocks (Block 1 & Block 2); 3.) Block 1 comprises a part2/part 2-storey plus pitched roof building at 39 Clanbrassil Street Upper accommodating 1 no. take-away restaurant unit at ground & 1st floor level (including existing structure fronting onto Clanbrassil Street Upper) and 4 no. apartments (4 no. 2 bedroom 2-storey own-door duplex apartment units) extending along Orr's Terrace; 4.) Block 2 comprises a 3-4 storey building at 40, 41, 42 & 42A Clanbrassil Street Upper accommodating 1 no. shop/retail services unit at ground floor level (fronting onto Clanbrassil Street Upper) and 24 no. apartments (17 no. 1-bedroom units and 7 no 2-bedroom units); 5.) Landscaped courtyard at ground floor level and roof terrace above third floor level in Block 2; 6.) Construction of new surface finishes and hard and soft landscaping to increased width Garden Terrace pedestrian laneway to the north; 7.) All ancillary site development works, plant areas, refuse storage areas, bicycle storage areas, boundary treatment works and services.