Planning precedent report

The proposed development comprises a single storey extension to the existing basement (137sq.m.) formed by the enclosure of an existing sunken courtyard in the rear garden; grass roof finish to extended basement area; upgrade of rear garden paved terrace; external alterations to the house comprising: i) new glazing to existing conservatory windows; (ii) remove existing bay window and install new glazed bay door with adjacent bi-fold doors; (iii) replace existing door with new glazed bi-fold door all to north (rear) elevation at ground floor level; (iv) remove existing window, modify ope and provide new window to north (rear) elevation at first floor level; (v) remove existing window, modify ope and provide new window to north (rear) elevation at second floor level; (vi) remove existing window; (vii) remove existing window, modify ope and provide new window all to east (side) elevation at ground floor level; (viii) remove existing roof barge boards, finials and gable finishes and replace with new brick finish with bond to match existing, stone moulding and new barge boards with decorative timber panels and new finials to the three roof gables to south (front) elevation; (ix) remove existing window and render surround and proved new window to existing ope to south (front) elevation with brick and stone surround to match existing at first floor level; minor internal alterations to the house throughout; and all site development works required to facilitate the proposed development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION & PERMISSION: The development consists of the retention of a single storey rear extension and retention of a rear extension spiral staircase and platform that connects the upper ground floor with the lower ground floor and garden. Retention is also sought for the conversion of car port to the side that includes new internal wall layout and new doors set-back to the front. The development also includes new works that will include the removal of the non-original aluminium framed sun room and its replacement with a new sunroom on same footprint and ancillary works above the car port to the side of the house at upper ground floor level.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of (i) demolition of non-original single-storey extension to rear of existing semi-detached dwelling; (ii) alteration of non-original two-storey extension to the rear including replacing the pitched roof with a new flat roof, providing a new rooflight, enlarging the existing windows and providing a new window to the side at entry floor level; (iii) alteration and part-removal of non-original and original walls and floor structure to rear return at lower-ground floor and entry floor levels to accommodate new stairs from lower ground to entry level; (iv) construction of new flat roof single-storey extension to rear, including rooflights and canopies; (v) provision of a new window to the side (west) at lower ground floor level; (vi) internal alterations at lower ground floor to include new internal walls in existing kitchen/dining area and reintroduction of original internal wall and door to the exiting front room; (vii) internal alterations at first floor to include provision of new internal walls in existing front bathroom to form an en-suite and wardrobe, closing up of 2no. doorways off landing, alteration of the existing en-suite in the back bedroom to form an enlarged family bathroom accessed off the hall; (vii) provision of new walls at second floor level of the existing return to form a bedroom and en-suite; (viii) alterations to guest house at rear of site to include; removal of chimney lowering and widening of cills of front windows and rendering of stone walls externally. The proposal also includes all associated landscaping, boundary treatment, site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.

PERMISSION:The development consists of the removal of the existing vehicular entrance off Ailesbury Road and modifications to the boundary treatment to provide for a new 3m vehicular entrance and revised boundary treatment comprised of new painted steel railings on granite base and new stone piers. The proposal also includes all the other associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The development consists of: Internal and external works to facilitate the renovation of an existing dwelling and provide for residential extensions and alterations to landscaping. The proposal comprises: 1) (i) the removal of 2 no. chimneys and 2 no. outbuildings and existing tennis court within the rear garden; (ii) internal and external alterations and reconfiguration to accommodate the proposed development; and (iii) the partial demolition of roof and attic space to accommodate proposed works. 2) The proposal provides for the extension and reconfiguration of the existing property at ground, first and attic levels to accommodate a 5-no. bedroom semi-detached dwelling, as follows: (i) the extension along the rear at ground floor level (112sqm) to accommodate a living room with 2 no. external stores to the west, dining room, kitchen, and 3 no. roof lights. Extensions and alterations (23sqm) along the front and eastern facade to accommodate a new office at ground floor level and (ii) at first-floor level the rear extension provides for a 51sqm master bedroom and ensuites, and 1 no. dormer window. The extension along the front and eastern elevation provides for 1 no. new 20sqm bedroom with ensuite at first-floor level. (iii) the attic level extension will provide for 89sqm of non-habitable attic space for storage and 1 no. new flat-roofed dormer window to front elevation, to match adjoining dwelling at No. 34 Ailesbury Road: (iv) The proposal comprises alterations to the roof profile to facilitate the development of the extensions including (a) the provision of 1 no. roof light to the rear and 3 no. flat roof sections to the front, rear, and side including the flat roof over dormer window at attic level, (v) and all associated facade and external works, including the provision of new windows, doors, and opes, necessary to facilitate the alterations and extensions proposed. 3) Permission is also sought for (i) widening of the existing vehicular entrance off Ailesbury Road and installation of new brick piers (to match existing), and new entrance gates to accommodate 3 no. car parking spaces and (ii) hardscape and landscape works to the rear to facilitate private open space. 4) The proposal also includes all other associated engineering works, landscaping, and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

An amendment to a previously approved development under Reg. Ref. 3953/23, which provided for the renovation and extension of an existing dwelling and all associated hardscaping, landscaping and development works necessary to facilitate the development. The amendment proposed seeks the omission of Condition No. 9 as attached to the Planning Authority’s decision issued under Reg. Ref. 3953/23.