Planning precedent report

Amendment to Planning Ref. No. 3635/16 for the previous approved 4-storey apartment development in the backlands for the increase in height to six storey building above semi-basement level consisting of: 6 no. one-bed, 18 no. two-bed apartments; which include balconies to the north, west & south elevations, additional covered bike storage areas, refuse store, with revised 18 no. car parking spaces off vehicular access road from Emmet Road, with associated landscaping & site works.

RETENTION PERMISSION: the development consist of a partially covered external cafe space. The space is lit and heated to provide food and drink to the public accessible from Grattan Crescent and serviced by the Black Lion Public House. The site area is 162 sqm and seats approximately 80 people. Open to the public between the hours of 12pm and 10pm daily.

Planning permission is sought for the amendment to Planning Ref No. 3635/16 for the previous approved three storey mixed use development to the fore of site fronting Emmet Road for the increase in height to four storey building with 1 no. additional apartment to consist of proposed (2 no. one-bed & 3 no. two-bed apartments); including balconies & roof terrace to the south elevation & pedestrian access linkage to adjoining building.

The development consists of permission to refurbish the existing building to improve the existing two residential units and commercial unit. Demolition of remaining non-original shed structures to the rear of the property. Existing one-bedroom apartment at lower ground floor level to be refurbished to meet housing quality standards as a studio apartment with provision for private open space to the rear. Refurbishment of existing retail unit at upper ground floor level with provision for improved servicing and restroom facilities. Removal of non-original signage and advertising to shop front. Provision for new simple signage lettering in stainless steel, point fixed back to brickwork through mortar joints. Repair and restoration of original brick work details to front facade. Refurbishment of an existing two-bedroom apartment at first floor level to meet housing quality standards to include provision for an attic conversion and small dormer roof extension with recessed private open space. Provision for four storey dual aspect residential development, linked to the existing building of 195 Emmet Road via a glazed gallery incorporating new vertical circulation for the new improved scheme. Provision for a light filled courtyard communal open space. Aligned rear elevation frontage along the River Camac Walkway. New development accommodates two additional residential apartments. 1) Provision for one two-bedroom residential duplex unit at lower ground floor level and upper ground floor level with recessed private open space on both levels. 2) Provision for one three-bedroom family residential duplex unit at first floor level and second floor/roof floor level with recessed private open space. Provision for the replacement and relocation of one existing electrical supply pole to the rear of the property, existing pole is fire damaged, proposal for a more suitable location along the River Camac Walkway, positioned away from property site boundaries. Provision for one amended window and door opening to the rear elevation at lower ground floor level of existing building. Provision for re-established window opening to the rear at upper ground floor level. Provision for one additional window opening to the rear elevation at first floor level. Permission for replacement of existing windows throughout existing building, with new windows to match style of original style of sliding sash windows with painted hardwood sections and frames. Renovation and alterations to the existing buildings including all associated site works.

The development will consist of 1) Removal of existing single storey extension (11.34m2) and an existing detached single storey house (22.15m2) at rear of dwelling. 2) Provision of a single storey (30.6m2) extension to rear of dwelling.

Demolition of existing single and 2 storey structures to rear of existing 2 storey over basement terraced building. Alterations to existing storage areas to rear of commercial unit at lower ground floor level and new additional storage room at upper ground floor level. Construction of a single 3 bedroom dwelling to rear arranged over 4 levels with roof terrace garden and off street parking to rear off Camac Walk.