PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning Permission for development comprising retention of unauthorised development to rear consisting of a part single, part two storey extension exceeding the permitted floor area by 29.5 sqm at ground floor level and 1.5 sqm at first floor level with modified design; and an increase in the maximum permitted number of childcare places from 38 to 64 places.
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Herbert Montessori School, 10, Herbert Avenue, Merrion Road, Dublin 4
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For planning permission development at 17 Estate Avenue, Merrion, Dublin 4, D04E1T9 - a Protected Structure (RPS no. 2666). The development will consist of (i) removal of existing internal walls to rear of building (ii) removal of existing non historic dormer window to side (iii) construction of new dormer windows within existing non-historic rear extension (iv) reconfiguration of first floor layout and construction of new internal partitions (v) installation of new Velux rooflight to non-historic pitched roof on the rear elevation (vi) associated landscaping and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate development.
First floor extension over ground floor level access to side with connection to all services and associated site works
Permission sought for first floor extension over ground level access to side and combined two storey and ground floor extension to rear removing existing two storey rear annex and also with dormer roof and windows to existing rear roof with connection to all services and associated site works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for the removal of a single storey extension (gross floor area of a 21.3 sq.m) to the rear of a protected structure (RPS Reference Number 2663) (gross floor area of 37.3 sq. m); the construction of a new partly one storey and partly two storey extension (gross floor area of 81.1 sq. m) to the rear of the protected structure; minor changes to the internal layout of the protected structure; the addition of a roof light to the existing protected structure rear roof and all necessary restoration, conservation, ancillary and site development work.
Permission is sought to 1. Construct single storey dwelling (with part basement). 2. Widen existing pedestrian gateway to side lane. 3. Drainage services on lane to connect to existing public drain. 4. Surface water soakaway and landscaping at Site to rear of 155-157 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
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