Planning precedent report

RETENTION:The development will consist of retention permission for the existing as built 2 storey semi detached dwelling built circa 1994 and the removal of a previously granted (under reg. ref. 2390/19) fixed window with obscure glass.

RETENTION: Retention permission for development at No. 2 Charleston Mews, Mountpleasant Avenue Upper, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. The development consists of the retention of the rear single storey extension with four associated rooflights to the existing two storey house and the conversion of the former garage into a living room. The replacement of the existing garage doors and all associated site works.

Conversion of existing attic room to an attic bedroom with dormer to the rear & related internal alterations.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: new timber sash windows with slimline double glazing to replace existing non-original to front facade. Reinstatement of timber sash window with slimline double glazing to rear and Charleston Road gable in place of existing PVC windows. Lime based re-pointing of front facade in place of cementitious pointing. Reinstatement of front bedroom at first floor level involving removal of partitioned nursery. Landscaping proposal for front garden terrace and rear garden landscaping in place of existing tarmac hardstanding, including removal of external stone steps to rear, re-used in landscaping, refurbishment of iron railings and removal of external projecting small store on party wall garden boundary to No.2 Belgrave Square. Provision of glazed sliding doors to rear garden from rear room at lower ground floor level. Provision of single vehicular turntable parking disk in rear garden. Internal opening up of arched recess between front and rear rooms at lower ground floor level for open plan kitchen living dining family area. Forming of ope between lower floor lobby and utility room. Also any associated drainage and ancillary works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for the development comprising repair and restoration works to the front facade and setting of the terrace of four houses comprising no's 1-4 Belgrave Square East, (all protected structures) addressing the significant storm damage caused to the building fabric on the 13th November 2023. The proposed works will consist of: (a) the restoration & repair of damaged granite steps, plinths and ironwork, (b) the reconstruction, structural stabilisation and restoration of the granite parapet, (c) the reinstatement of associated parapet roof valleys in lead and copper, (d) the repointing of front facades of Nos. 2, 3, & 4 to match that approved and recently completed at No. 1 (adjoining) using lime mortars in place of existing non-original cementitious pointing. (e) associated ancillary works

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION & PERMISSION: The development will consist of: Planning permission is sought for the construction of new wall and gate at rear boundary, together with erection of two prefabricated timber domestic storage sheds within rear garden. Retention permission is sought for one car parking space within the rear garden on a gravel surface edged in cobbles.