Site planning risk brief

Permission for demolition of existing single and two storey extensions to rear and construction of new single and two storey extensions to rear; reinstating railings to front elevation; relocating pedestrian gate to laneway and all associated drainage works.

Widening of existing rear ground floor extension by 4m2; replacement of upvc windows with timber sash windows to front elevation; new rear extensions at first and second floor levels; internal alterations and all associated site works

(a) demolition of existing single storey rear extension & separate Garden shed, with alterations to site boundary walls (b) construction of new single storey flat roof extension and first floor flat roof extension to rear of existing house, (c) internal alterations at ground and first floor levels and d) all associated site works and services

Demolition of 21sqm single-storey extension to rear of existing terrace house; construction of 32.5sqm. single storey extension to the rear with renovations and alterations of the existing house and associated site works

The development will consist of: (1) Alteration and refurbishment works to existing 2 storey semi detached house, to include provision of new roof lights to rear (southern) roof facade, (2) Demolition of existing single storey side extension and garage (fronting rear laneway), and construction of a new part single part 2 storey extension & single storey study/guest bedroom to rear of side/back garden, with photovoltaic solar panels and roof lights to flat roof, (3) Associated site improvements, drainage and landscaping works (including relocated off street parking and bicycle storage to front garden), at 27 Ovoca Road, Portobello, Dublin 8, at the corner with Carlisle Street.

RETENTION & PERMISSION: Retention permission is sought for: (a) Change of roof from double-A to single pitch to match adjoining house and associated increase in ridge height and removal of brick chimneys; b) Alterations to side elevation of house and boundary wall onto Emorville Avenue including closing of vehicular entrance gates and relocation of pedestrian entrance gate; (c) The height of the flat roof element of the single storey extension to rear which exceeds exempted development allowances; (d) Change to front porch. Planning permission is sought for: (e) Construction of flat roof dormer window to rear roof slope of house; (f) Conversion of attic space to habitable bedroom suite, all to existing single storey end-of-terrace house.