Planning precedent report

Permission sought for demolition of existing 2 storey return extension and also the single storey shed to the rear and replacement with a new 2 storey return extension to the rear at: 4 Whitworth Road, Dublin 9, D09 F5K6.

RETENTION: The works consist of a wall to house gas and electrical meter boxes at the front of the house.

Planning permission for the development will consist of partial demolition of existing 2 storey mid-terrace building and rear extensions, retaining the basement, front facade, chimney and roof profile and alterations to contain 2 no. 1-bedroom apartments at first floor accessed from courtyard over a 95 sq.m ground floor retail unit with signage alterations to facade including entrance to rear courtyard. Construction of building at rear of site will contain 3 no. 1 bedroom 1 no. 2 bedroom apartments all with balconies and solar panels, accessed via a new pedestrian entrance on Drumcondra Road Lower. Landscaped communal garden, bin stores and 14 no. bicycle spaces will be provided along with associated site works.

The development seeking permission will consist of the provision of a 3m wide vehicular entrance to the front of the property.

RETENTION: permission for continuation of the ancillary takeaway element of the existing restaurant use at basement level, unit no. 1 Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 F2V3.

Permission for development to include change of use from florist to food retail, selling hot and cold food and beverages, new signage, internal alterations and all associated ancillary works.