Planning precedent report

Permission for development at a site of 2,632 sq.m (0.26 ha) within an overall site of c.20,200 sq m (c.2.02 ha). The overall site comprises the southern part of the former Printworks/Smurfit Site at Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. The applications site is located at the eastern portion of the overall site (adjoining the rear of properties on Iona Park). The proposed development consists of an amendment to the permitted residential development (ABP Ref. PL29N.246124; DCC Reg. Ref.: 3665/15 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4267/17, 2133/18 and 4306/18) which is currently under construction. DCC Reg. Ref. 4306/18 which also pertains to the subject site is not affected by the current application. The proposed amendments comprise the change of permitted house Nos. 25-35 inclusive from 11 No. three storey (five bed) terrace units to 28 No. three storey apartments (4 No. one bed and 24 No. two bed units); a nominal increase in the overall height of the units (the ridge level will remain unchanged as the additional height is facilitated by a reduction ground floor level by 340mm); the slight repositioning of the blocks within the permitted footprint; associated minor amendments to elevations, internal layouts, boundary treatments, landscaping and curtilages. The development will reduce the gross floor area of the scheme by 67 sq m. The development will include the provision of 788 sq m of communal open space (in lieu of the previously permitted private open space to dwellings); an increase in quantum of car parking spaces from 11 No. to 20 No. spaces; the provision of 28 No. cycle spaces; winter gardens facing west; ground level terraces facing east; bin storage; and all other associated site development works above and below ground.

1) Conversion of the existing single-storey detached garage to side to habitable use to include: a) partial demolition to the front and the provision of a new wall with door and window to the front elevation, b) replacement of existing flat roof with new flat roof, to include an increase in height of 700mm for new parapet. 2) Proposed new single-storey extension to the side to tie in with converted garage. 3) Proposed new door in boundary wall to side. 4) Associated internal modifications and boundary treatments.

Permission for installation of a new pedestrian gate and access to the rear boundary and lane.

Permission for development on this site (0.0298ha) at 62 Iona Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. The development will consist of the construction of a new attic dormer structure to the rear roof pitch of the main house, change of use of existing attic storage space to domestic use, the demolition of an existing chimney in the return to the main house, minor internal reconfiguration of the existing layout and associated site ancillary works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission for change of use and associated development works to a mobility transport training centre. The proposed works will require modification to the existing entrance forecourt and the front facade. The proposed works include the provision of a new access ramp and steps, new internal entrance to the former printworks unit, revised car-park layout, paving, minibus set-down and shelter. Modifications to the former printworks hall to provide; mobility tranport training area, sanitary and welfare accommodation and means of escape all in accordance with building regulation requirements together with all necessary internal works and external site works. The site contains additional protected structures as follows; the railings, gates, piers and plinth walls and brick chimney stack to the rear of the site for which there are no works proposed.

Planning permission for the development will consist of the installation of a new inward opening pedestrian entrance gate and access to the rear boundary and lane with associaed site works and landscaping.