Planning precedent report

Planning permission is sought for the removal of: (i) a single storey lean-to extension to the rear and the construction of; (ii) a part single storey (flat roof), part two storey (pitched roof) extension to the rear; (iii) dormer window to attic; (iv) rooflights to new and existing flat roofs; (v) minor alterations to elevations and all associated works to facilitate the development.

Planning Permission is sought for works to the existing two storey semi-detached dwelling. Works to include the conversion of the existing garage space to the front South-East facing elevation at ground floor level into habitable space to include the replacement of the existing garage door with a new window. Replacement of the existing north-west facing ground floor flat roof to the rear of the property with a new part flat, part pitched roof including 2.no rooflights along with internal alterations. Further works to include a first floor extension to the rear, bike storage and bin storage to the front driveway along with all associated landscaping and site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION & PERMISSION: For Development at this site: Lands at the former Carmelite Convent of the Incarnation (PROTECTED STRUCTURE REF: 3238), Hampton, Grace Park Road and Griffith Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 for revisions to the granted residential development Reg.Ref. 4105/15 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL29N.246430) as extended under Reg.Ref. 4105/15/x1. The development will consist/consists of: Retention planning permission is sought for the as built playground within the western open space of Hampton. The playground which comprises a slide, kids table, playhut, play panel, combination swing, waterlilies balance posts and jungle dome, is currently located to the rear of the existing trees required to be retained and to the west of the originally permitted playground location under Reg. Ref. 4105/15. Planning permission is also sought for the relocation of the as constructed jungle dome which is currently located within the northern section of the open space to now be provided within the south western section of the open space. Permission is also sought for all ancillary landscaping and site works necessary to facilitate the development.

The proposed development involves modifications to a permitted school building (granted permission under An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL.29N.249253: Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2172/17). The proposed modifications involve the provision of roof mounted, solar photovoltaic panels (max. 213 panels, all at maximum of 1.2m high); omission of all standing seam metal roofing; alterations to the permitted roof including different materials, profile and increases in height of parapets; provision of new monopitch roof over the changing rooms, introduction of aluminium on parapet wall capping; and the provision of 2 no. cycle lanes within the grounds of the permitted school. All associated works site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought by Grelis Ltd for development at this site: On lands at the former Carmelite Convent of the Incarnation (PROTECTED STRUCTURE REF. 3238), Hampton, Grace Park Road and Griffith Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 for revisions to the granted residential development Reg. Ref. 4105/15 (An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL29N.246430) as extended under Reg. Ref. 4105/15/x1 and amended under Reg. Ref. 4277/22. The proposed development will consist of: Revisions to Block A of the granted residential development Reg. Ref. 4105/15 (An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL29N.246430) as extended under Reg. Ref. 4105/15/x1 and amended under Reg. Ref. 4277/22 as follows: An increase in unit numbers from 27 no. apartments (12 no. one beds, 13 no. two beds and 2 no. three beds) across four stories to now provide for a four storey block comprising 35 no. one bedroom apartments and 1 no. ground floor amenity room. The amended Block A will provide housing for 'older persons' in association with, Fold Housing, an Approved Housing Body (AHB). Alterations to Block A will also include associated internal and external elevational and layout changes with associated balconies, to all elevations. No increase to the permitted four storey height is proposed. The proposed development provides for the omission of the basement level as permitted under Ref. 4277/22 (comprising 33 no. car parking spaces, 58 no. bicycle parking spaces and 3 no. motorcycle parking spaces) with permission now sought for a basement level comprising plant room only. Pedestrian and vehicular access to the proposed Block A is from Grace Park Road as permitted under Ref. 4105/15 with access road proposed (in lieu of permitted access ramp) to provide access to a surface carparking area comprising 6 no. spaces (including 1 no. disabled space and 1 car club space) and 2 no. motorcycle spaces. A total of 28 no. bicycle spaces are also proposed at surface level to serve the development. Bin storage is provided at surface level as permitted. Planning permission is also sought for all ancillary site, landscaping and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE RPS Ref: 3238: Permission is sought for revisions to the granted residential development Reg. Ref. 4105/15 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL29N.246430) as extended under Reg. Ref. 4105/15/x1. Permission is sought to omit the granted 4-storey 69 no. bedroom nursing home to facilitate alterations and an extension to the previously permitted Block B. Alterations include an increase in height of permitted apartment Block B from 4-storeys to 6-storeys (five storey with sixth floor set back) over basement, with associated internal and external elevational and layout changes providing for a residential development comprising 99 no. apartments (41 no. one beds and 58 no. two beds) each with associated balcony, to all elevations, in lieu of the permitted 20 no. apartments (1 no. one bed, 18 no. two bed and 1 no. three bed units) and the 69 no. bedroom nursing home. The proposed development will include revisions to the permitted basement car park to now provide 72 no. car parking spaces (with 9 no. visitor spaces, 3 no. disabled parking spaces and 14 no. electric vehicle charging points), 3 no. motorbike parking spaces and 212 no. bicycle parking spaces (200 no. at basement level and 12 no. at surface level). Access to the basement level has been altered with vehicular access now proposed along the western boundary of Block B and pedestrian access to the northwest. Access to the proposed Block B is from Grace Park road as permitted under Ref. 4105/15. Planning permission is also sought to move the permitted ESB substation to the north of previously approved in addition to all ancillary site, landscaping and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.