Planning precedent report

Planning permission for demolition of existing two storey over double basement building (352 sq.m) at 41 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 and the erection of a five storey over double basement apartment building (886 sq.m) containing 13 apartments, as follows: 2 no. one bed studios, 10 no. one bed units and one two bed unit, all with external terraces / balconies on south side of each unit (within central lightwell for unit nos: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12) with an additional one to the north of unit 13 and associated works.

The development will consist of demolition of existing two storey over double basement building (338 sq m) comprising Romayos Diner at basements and ground floors and residential units at first floor and the construction of a five storey over double basement building (1,007 sq m.) comprising storage at lower basement floor, storage, bicycle store and bin store at upper basement floor, retail or restaurant unit at ground floor, 2 No. One-Bedroom Apartments on each of first, second, third and fourth floors (8 No. One Bedroom Apartments in total) and ancillary works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for works to Nos. 3 and 4 Conyngham Road, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, Protected Structures (RPS no. 2035 and 2036), to consist of the following: Change of use of no. 4 from residential (other) to office use (318m2); Demolition of single storey rear extension to no. 3 (12m2), demolition of external boiler house to No. 4 (2m2) and removal of existing external steel stair at the rear of No. 4; Construction of separate single storey extensions to the rear of both No. 3 (11m2) and No. 4 (50m2) and construction of a new three storey mews building (172m2) to rear lane (Eaves Height 7.1m from external ground level), consisting of two-storey office accommodation over car parking (four spaces including one disabled space), on the footprint of the original mews building. Internal works: includes material alterations, repairs and services internally, to both properties with an interconnecting doorway on the first floor and the provision of an internal lift at No. 4. External works: replacement of windows to include new vertical sliding timber sash windows to the front of No. 4, details to match the existing windows at No. 3, formation of new ope in garden wall between properties, new hard and soft landscaping proposal, new covered pergola walkway linking the three buildings within the garden area, ten new sheltered bicycle parking spaces and all associated site services. The proposal will result in office use throughout No. 3, No. 4 and the new mews building, catering for 69 persons, including auxiliary facilities.

Permission to construct 1 no. 1-bed apartment at third floor level on an existing 3-storey building and all associated site works

Permission sought for the demolition of an existing two storey building plus site clearance and the erection of a part five storey /part six storey building, containing 11 no 1 & 2 bed apartments communal open space at roof level, office unit on two levels, bicycle and bin storage with yard and associated site works.

Planning permission for demolition of existing three storey mid-terrace building (172 sq.m.) at 26 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 and the erection of a five storey building (397 sq.m.) containing 4 no. one bedroom apartments, one per floor at upper levels (including south facing balconies and a ground floor 37.5 sq.m.) retail unit and associated works. Also, apartment bin and bike store at ground floor level.