Planning precedent report

RETENTION: Retention Permission sought for development at 49 Greenville Terrace, Dublin 8 D08 A2Y1. The development consists of demolition of existing kitchen, bathroom & WC and removal of roof overhang, construction of new single storey rear bedroom & bathroom extension and conversion of existing bedroom into kitchen.

The proposed works for which planning is sought will include the following; demolition of two existing lean-to structures to the rear of the existing dwelling, internal alterations to the existing ground floor layout, construction of a new part-single-storey, part two-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, all along with associated landscaping, ancillary and site works.

The proposed development will consist of the demolition and removal of part of the existing single-storey accommodation to the rear of the existing single-storey terraced house and replacement with a new single-storey extension, including remodelling of existing ground floor accommodation and all associated site works.

Proposed alterations to the existing house to include the conversion of the existing rear extension from 1-storey to 2-storeys. This shall involve the removal of the existing mezzanine floor, area 16.5sqm, and in its place the construction of a new second floor, area 25sqm, to provide a new bedroom and bathroom at first floor level. The dwelling type shall change from a one-bedroom dwelling to a two-bedroom dwelling. The associated proposed alterations shall include a new yard between the original house and the rear extension, area 3sqm, and a green roof at first floor level to the rear, area 5sqm. The green roof area shall be fully enclosed by a permanent privacy screen. In addition, the proposed alterations include the reinstatement of the original recessed entrance porch to the front of the house.

The development will consist of proposed demolition of existing single storey rear extension, rear shed structures and chimney; The proposed provision of a single storey rear extension consisiting of a kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms and an office; upgrading of all windows; and all associated landscape and ancillary works.

The proposed works will consist of: A) the demolition of an existing extension and shed structures at rear of the property; B) the construction of a new single storey extension at the rear of the property; C) demolition of a chimney and repair works to the existing roof, including the addition of new roof lights; and all associated site works.