Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of alterations and repairs to the existing Boathouse, a protected structure, and the addition of a rear extension, to create a new one-bedroom dwelling. Works include the upgrading and conversion of the boathouse to living space, the unblocking of the rear arch to the south and the repair of the timber doors to the north with fixed glazing internally, the replacement of the blockwork on the east facing window with timber shutter to match the west facing window, the installation of a new stove, new flooring, natural internal insulation and rooflights, and repairs to the existing building fabric and structure. The creation of a new, one storey 45m2 zinc clad extension to the rear of the boathouse with dark aluminium windows, to accommodate a kitchen, bedroom, and a bathroom. The construction of new 6.5m2 glazed link to the south side of the boathouse, to connect existing and proposed buildings, accessed via the existing arch. New drainage for the proposed kitchen and bathroom, and associated site works and landscaping.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of alterations and repairs to the existing Boathouse, to create a one-bedroom annex/granny flat for the existing two storey house. Works include; the upgrading and conversion of the boathouse to accommodate kitchen, living and dining spaces; the modification of the west facing window to a door ope; the opening up of the blocked rear wall to south and the installation of new, hardwood timber double doors; the modification of the double doors to the north to include timber framed glazing elements; the replacement of the modern blockwork on the east facing window with fixed timber panels; the installation of a new stove in the centre of the plan; new flooring and insulation; repairs to the existing building fabric including the repair and matching of roof slates; and the structural repairs. The creation of a new, one storey metal clad building with dark aluminium windows, connected to the boathouse and of similar size, to accommodate one bedroom, a bathroom and a small study, to the southwest of the existing boathouse. The construction of a new lightweight, glazed link to the west side of the boathouse, to connect existing and proposed buildings, accessed via the modified existing window. New drainage for the proposed kitchen and bathroom, to feed into existing connections, associated site works and landscaping.

The retention of the existing scrolling internally illuminated double sided ‘Metropole’ advertising display case mounted on an offset leg.

The retention of the existing scrolling internally illuminated double sided ‘Metropole’ advertising display case mounted on an offset leg.

Marine Terminals Ltd intends to apply for permission for development at MTL Terminal, Dublin Port, Sean Moore Road and Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4. This site is located within the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The development will consist of: (i) construction of a low-voltage information technology (IT) switchboard kiosk (c. 7.8sq.m; c. 2.4m in height) over a reinforced concrete slab (c. 4.2m x c. 3.5m; c. 0.2m in height); (ii) construction of a steel lattice frame telemetry tower (c. 6m in height) over a reinforced concrete slab (c. 2m x 2m; c. 0.2m in height above ground); (iii) demolition and removal of existing temporary ancillary office building (c. 480sq.m; c. 7.2m in height) and area resurfaced; and; (iv) all ancillary site development works, including duct connections.

RETENTION:For a Cabin in the rear Garden Comprising 31m² for habitable purposes and 60m² remaining space to rear and side garden.