Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the demolition of the existing two-storey retreat building (gross floor area 702sqm), and the redevelopment of car parking areas no. 2 and 3 at the northern boundary of the site and the construction of a new two storey hospice extension with lower ground, including a link bridge to the existing hospice, to facilitate the provision of 24 no. bed in patient units in lieu of the existing 19 no. shared room facilities (the development to comprise the provision of a new building entrance area with chapel; a day care area including therapy areas; children's play rooms; clinical stores; treatment rooms, outpatient area, family rooms; nurses rooms; kitchens, a mortuary; laundry services area, changing rooms in-patient unit administration area and offices and associated signage); landscaping works (including the removal and replacement of trees) and the provision of landscaped gardens; 4 no. motorbike spaces; 38 no. cycle parking spaces (including 2 no. cargo bike spaces); surface and lower level car parking (increasing from 59 no. existing (including 4 no. accessible spaces) to 75 no. (including 9 no. accessible spaces) with 4 no. including electric charging points); and additional site works, including electric charging points); and additional site works, including a new northern boundary wall to the adjoining Capuchin Friary lands. As a result to the development, the gross floor area will increase from 5,474 sqm to 8,662sqm (following the demolition of 702sqm in the retreat building).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for a new generator with screened enclosure of plan area 26.9 square metres, in The Services Area at west boundary on site of 1.5551 hectares at St. Francis Hospice, Station Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05T9K8. Walmer Villa, listed as a 'Protected Structure' under reference number 6919 in the current Record of Protected Structures in Dublin, is located on this site.

A first floor extension to side over previously approved ground floor extension.

Planning permission to demolish the existing house and construct a 2 storey building consisting 4 No. 2 bed terraced houses along the eastern boundary of the site. 4 number on-site car parking spaces and 8 covered bicycle spaces will be provided, accessed from a new inward opening entrance onto the adjacent side road granted by planning consent 2893/17, 09 August 2017. Houses will be built in facing brick, with self-finished windows and a flat attenuated green roof system behind low brick parapets. Houses will be provided with private gardens, balconies at first floor level, private roof terraces and entrances with direct access to the car park. All houses will be accessed from the car park as well as directly from the inner public pavement which will be altered in liaison with DCC to provide level entrance thresholds.

PERMISSION: The development will consist of CHANGE OF USE for ground floor Unit No 2, with 63.6m2/684.58 sqf gross floor area, from Commercial / Retail Use to Medical Use, Women's Health Clinic, comprising a reception/admin area and 2 consult rooms, and NEW SIGNAGE of 2.16m2, not illuminated, to the shop front, with all associated and ancillary works.

The demolition of the existing shed at the back garden, Levelling of the ground and the construction of a single storey, timber frame shed.