Planning precedent report

PERMISSION & RETENTION. PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Retention Permission & Planning Permission for the alteration and refurbishment of the existing three storey dwelling of c. 392 sq.m. at 21 Northbrook Road, Dublin 6, DO6 Y957 (Protected Structure ref. no. 5865) Retention permission is sought for the following items: Forming new openings to internal walls at lower ground and ground floor levels. The removal of non-original ensuite bathrooms to first floor, removal of non-original portion of landing and alterations to the configuration of the north-east first floor room to include the installation of a new bathroom with mechanical and electrical services. Amendments to internal configuration of the rear return at lower ground and ground floor level, to include the installation of a new bathroom at rear return upper ground level with mechanical and electrical services. Installation of a new bathroom at lower ground floor level with mechanical and electrical services. Internal works to facilitate heating, plumbing and electrical installation. Removal of internal finishes including flooring at lower ground, ground and first floor levels. Removal of 2no. windows, cills and masonry below to the rear (north) elevation of house and rear return, and modification of openings to form door openings to access the garden level. Replacement of historic window sashes and modern windows with painted timber sliding sash windows throughout. Re-slating of main house roof using original and replacement natural slate, to include replacement of skylight with roof window. Removal of pointing / repair works to red brick front façade and chimney structures. The proposed development for which planning permission is sought includes the following items; Completion of the internal restoration to include replacement joinery, floor finishes, heating, plumbing and electrical installations. Installation of new bathrooms, kitchen and hot press including mechanical, electrical and drainage installations. Installation of new patio doors to previously altered opes to rear (north) elevation. Replacement lime mortar pointing to brickwork on front facade, and painting of exterior of rear (north) elevation and rear return. Removal of non-original fascia and rainwater goods, replacement with cast aluminium rainwater goods. Exterior hard and soft landscaping scheme to include repairs to historic metal railings.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The construction of a new single storey dental clinic (63 sqm) at the rear garden within the curtilage of No. 20 Northbrook Road, a protected structure. Client access from the rear laneway via Cambridge Terrace. The proposed building will be integrated within the existing stone wall boundaries. The existing timber garden shed to be removed and the entrance doorway will be infilled with stonework to match the existing wall. The existing stone archway entrance will be altered to accommodate an accessible entrance to the dental clinic.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE Permission for the following development: Internal layout modifications, including: - New stairs to reconnect basement to ground floor. – removal of non-original fabric and fittings. – new door opes between primary front and rear rooms at ground and first floor levels and widen existing ope in basement. – New Kitchen, utility and ensuite bathroom. Modifications to rear elevation, as follows: - Enlarge two existing basement window opes and replace each with new patio doors. – New cast metal soil pipe. External works: - New natural stone paving and planting areas including drainage. New low retaining wall in front garden. – New timber framed storage area (13 sq.m) in rear garden. Conservation repairs to brickwork on front elevation.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Works at 19 Northbrook Road, Ranelagh, Dublin D06 E367, (a Protected Structure), as follows: Internal layout modifications, including: - new door opes between primary front and rear rooms at entry (middle) level and first floor levels and widen existing ope in basement. - New w.c in return at entry (middle) level. - Remove bathroom to reinstate bedroom 3 at upper level. - New ensuite bathroom and dressing area off master bedroom. - New kitchen within basement level. Modifications to rear elevation, as follows: - Enlarge two existing basement window opes and replace each with new French doors. - addition of 4 conservation rooflights on roof of existing return. - New cast metal soil pipe. External works: - Remove non-original boiler store. - New natural stone paving and planting areas including drainage. - New low retaining wall in front garden. - Conservation repairs to brickwork and stone on front elevation. - Conservation repairs to front boundary railings.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the demolition of the modern first floor return extension, the single storey lean-to boiler house and the modern first floor rear balcony; construction of a new single storey flat roofed rear extension with 1 no. strip rooflight; reinstatement of the pitched natural slate roof to rear return where return extension is being removed, removal of the chimney, partitions & first floor of the return; new openings in the side & rear walls of the return, new modern windows to these openings and forming an opening in the eastern side wall of the return at basement level to connect with the proposed extension; reinstatement of stairs landing window to match original following removal of rear return extension, replacement of modern window in the first floor reception room to the rear with window similar to original with higher cill, new glazed door to rear at basement level following removal of lean-to, new timber sash side windows to proposed WC at ground floor level and bathroom at first floor level, new glazed panel to side basement door, new side door to access store under front steps; modifications at basement level to include removal of modern stairs, new wall opes, new walls, provision of new stairs to ground floor level; modifications at ground floor level to include new wall ope and new partitions & doors to create WC, provision of new double doors between the two main reception rooms; modifications at first floor level to include new wall opes, provision of doors & partitions to create master suite, new bathroom & rear side bedroom; repair & repointing works to facades; repair works to roof; refurbishment of original windows to include slim double glazing and removal of bars to front at basement level; including associated site and drainage works all at a 3 storey semi-detached dwelling.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The development will consist of alterations to the front left window at basement level, removing the existing sash window and replacing it with timber framed french doors. Modifications to the window include; extending the existing brick surrounding the window to the ground with a matching brick, re-using the existing sill as the threshold of the new door, re-using the existing stonework within the landscaping of the patio, and lowering the level of the existing patio by one step, with all associated site works above and below ground, all at No. 24 Northbrook Road (Protected Structure), a 3 storey semi-detached dwelling.