The development will consist of: (i) The demolition of the existing conservatory and rear return at ground level and chimney to rear roof, (ii) A ground floor extension to the side and rear with flat roof, clerestory windows, (iii) First floor rear windows to be modified, (iv) Attic conversion to bedroom and ensuite with dormer window to rear, (v) Widening the front vehicular gates, (vi) Provision of solar panels to front pitch of main roof, (vii) Associated site and drainage works on a site measuring 701sq.m.
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18, Merlyn Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
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The development will consist of demolition of existing - side garage, rear stores, rear structures, rear single storey extension at ground floor, and a chimney to rear pitch roof. Construction of a two storey side extension with pitch roof to existing semi-detached dwelling, and single storey rear extension with flat roof structure, porch conversion, first floor rear windows modified, attic conversion to bedroom and ensuite with dormer window to rear, hip roof modified to accommodate new staircase, 2no. velux rooflights to front and rear, and solar panels to front pitched roof, and widening of vehicular access gate, and associated site development works on a site of 610m² area.
The development will consist of demolition of existing - side garage, rear stores, rear structures, rear single storey extension of 25m2 at ground floor, and a chimney to rear pitch roof, construction of a single storey L shaped extension with flat roof structure to side and rear of existing semi-detached dwelling at ground level of 59m2 with porch conversion, first floor gable elevation window amended, attic conversion of 35m2 to bedroom and ensuite with dormer window to rear, hip roof modified to accommodate new staircase, velux rooflights to rear and side pitched roof, and solar panels to front pitched roof, and widening of vehicular access, and all associated site development works on a site of 610m² area.
The proposed development works consist of (a)the demolition of an existing two storey side extension to the original property, and a proposed ground floor single storey extension to the rear, along with ground and first floor reconfigurations, and a dormer extension to the back with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works - all proposed to the original property. (b) the construction of a 4 bedroom, 2 storey with attic accommodation and a dormer extension to the back, end-of-terrace dwelling (18A) to the side of number 18 Merlyn Road, with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works. New pedestrian access to the side of the new property is proposed and 18A Merlyn Road will use the existing vehicular access entrance which currently serves the existing house. (c) a new vehicular access entrance along Merlyn Road which will serve as the new entrance to 18 Merlyn Road with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works. (d) Garden studio and storage structures to the rear of both 18 and 18A Merlyn Road with all associated alterations, site works and ancillary works.
Planning permission is sought for (1) formation of bedroom & bathroom within existing roof space including dormer window to rear and roof window to front of main roof and internal alterations (2) formation of detached single storey garden room to rear garden & associated site works.
Planning permission for the removal of the existing single storey extension at the rear and for its replacemnt with a new single storey extension comprising of a family room and dining area. Permission is also sought for a new bedroom with ancillary accommodation in the existing attic space with a new north east facing dormer window at the rear and a new skylight over the proposed WC and the extended staircase.
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