Planning precedent report

Permission is sought to amend the approved development at the former ESB depot site at 6 Parnell Avenue, Dublin 12. Permission was granted (Reg. Ref. 3513/19) for the demolition of the remaining buildings on site, the construction of a 52 unit residential development (4 studios, 9 one-bed units and 39 two-bed units), over an underground car parking area for 54 cars in two blocks of development, both 4-storeys with a step down to 3-storeys. The proposed development will consist of minor internal layout reconfiguration with consequent changes to the elevation windows, changes to the brick cladding in the elevations, entrance details, changed locations to ventilation shafts to basement parking, changes to the communal garden layout and other minor changes to the permitted residential development. There will be no change to existing entrance approved to give access to the site.

The development consists of the demolition of the remaining buildings on site, the construction of a 55 unit residential development (6 studios, 8 one-bed units and 41 two-bed units), over an underground car parking area for 57 cars. The basement includes plantrooms, bike spaces (82) and waste storage facilities. The form of development consists of two blocks of development, both 4-storeys with a step down to 3-storeys. Block A contains 33 units and Block B with 22 units, a landscaped communal open space (400 sq.m) between the blocks and visitor car and bike spaces at surface level. The existing entrance will be modified to facilitate the extending of the footpath on Parnell Avenue to give access to the site. An ESB substation and switch room will be located on the ground floor of Block B.

The development consists of a dormer extension to the rear roofslope of the existing dwelling, associated attic conversion with all associated internal alterations, site, drainage and landscaping works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the refurbishment and extension of the dwelling comprising part removal of existing boundary wall to rear of dwelling; demolition of existing derelict single storey rear extension; demolition of existing derelict shed; internal alterations and restorative works; works to front façade including repositioning of a 1st floor window and reinstatement of parapet to match neighbouring properties, replacement of existing front door and windows; replacement of existing render with traditional lime render; repair and replacement of existing roof structure as required; construction of a new part single/part two storey extension to rear (c.81.3m2) and all associated landscaping, boundary treatment, site clearance and site development works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:Permission is sought for the restoration, extension and refurbishment of the existing protected structure comprising of; Demolition of existing two-storey and single-storey extension and boiler house to the rear of the existing dwelling, Demolition and reconstruction of boundary wall to the rear of the existing dwelling, Internal alterations and restorative works, Restoration works to front facade, including; reinstatement of parapet wall, adjustment of a first floor window, replacement of existing door and windows, replacement of existing render with traditional lime-render, Construction of a new three-storey, two-storey, single-storey extension with flat roofs and rooflights to the rear of the existing dwelling. Demolition and removal of part of rear pitch of existing roof and construction of new flat-roof, and All associated ancillary site works.

RETENTION / PERMISSION: the development will consist of the alteration of rear roof profiles with a series of new flat roofs over the existing non original extensions. Demolition of existing rear elevation and roof of ground floor rear extension and replacement with new flat roof and ground floor rear elevation. New roof at 2nd floor level, skylights at ground floor roof and 2nd floor roof. Replacement of modern roof coverings to the front roof slope and minor repairs to render finishes to the front facade, new windows to replace the non-original windows to the rear elevations and amendments to the internal layout including a new ensuite and staircase between ground and first floor levels. The works to be retained include the replacement of the windows and door to the front elevation and repairs and alterations to the interior including removing incompatible modern materials and installing new breathable wall and ceiling linings and ground floor construction, new joinery and upgrading services installations.