Planning precedent report

Planning permission is sought for the demolition of an existing two storey rear return & chimney and the construction of a new 2-storey extension to the rear of an existing terraced house. The works will also include some internal refurbishment works and associated site works, including a new pedestrian gate to the rear laneway. At 32 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 H3AO.

CHANGE OF USE. Vin Rock Investments Limited is seeking planning permission for the change of use from commercial office to residential use at 38 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin, D04 A344. The proposed development will consist of the conversion of the existing 2-storey terraced building to a 3-bedroom house, including the provision of a new kitchen at the rear, a WC under the stairs, and a new bathroom at first floor level above the kitchen. The external appearance of the house will remain unchanged. The front garden with one car parking space will be retained, together with the rear garden.

The development will consist of construction of automated timber sheeted garage door to existing open car-port and associated works.

Partial demolition of single storey extensions & replacement with new single storey extension with flat roof, 2 No. rooflights. Conversion of attic with dormer and new 2nd storey extension with windows to rear return, all to rear /North East elevation. Replacement of existing poor condition pitched roof over main house to include raised and extended roof over rear return North East. New glazed roof over internal courtyard. To include some internal reorganisation, all demolitions, drainage and site works at this mid-terrace 2 storey house.

New windows to the front, side and rear elevations at ground and first floors and door/screen to the side elevation at ground floor of an existing two storey terraced house, in a residential neighbourhood conservation area.

Application for the rear two storey extension with attic floor level, associated works to the existing house, new vehicular entrance off Cranmer Lane and garden structure.