Planning precedent report

PERMISSION & RETENTION: Also known as The Old County Bar, the subject site is located on the corner of Old County Road and Clonard Road. The development will consist of the retention permission for change of use of existing first floor space above existing pub to residential use. Previously, the first floor was used as a function room, storage area and office space. The first floor is currently occupied and separated into 6 separate self-contained studio apartments. Permission is now sought to make internal alterations to existing studios and make provision for 1 large co-living apartment to first floor with 6 number of en-suite bedrooms with study areas and a large communal kitchen and dining area. It is proposed to add a flat roof extension and terrace area at first floor, above keg store of pub below, to provide a new kitchen and dining space for residential occupants. All 6 no. ensuite bedrooms will be retained, modified / upgraded internally and given access to a screened terrace area at first floor. Permission is also sought for a flat roof extension to side yard of existing laneway to make provisions for new enclosed bin storage and secure bicycle parking for residents at first floor. Separate entrance door and stairs at ground floor to shared living apartment will also be retained. A new enclosed smoking area to front of pub with a pitched perspex roof and glass screens is also proposed. Development to include all associated internal and external works.

Permission is sought for a vehicular entrance with new 3.5 m gate and permission for dishing of public footpath and all associated site development works at No. 11 Clonard Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12, D12 RF83 by Jason Lynch & Miriam King.

Planning permission for part change of use of an existing retail unit 144.12m2 to retail use with ancillary off licence sales (10m2) and a new signage associated with the unit and other minor ancillary works and alterations to shop front.

Planning permission for completion to the previous approved design under planning ref: 2335/09 (extended under planning ref:2335/09/x1), currently under construction and for the following proposed modifications; a) amalgamate the 2 no. retail units permitted at ground floor level to provide a single retail unit, b) change the office use at first floor to 2 no. 2 bedroom apartments and extend the first floor footprint to rear, and c) construct 3 no. new roof dormers (2 to the front along Clonard Road and one to the rear of Crumlin Road) to serve bedrooms proposed within the roof space increasing the previously approved ridge height, together with all associated site works.

Partial demolition of an existing single storey extension and shed to the rear. Construction of a new two storey extension to the rear. Provision of a new 4m vehicular entrance and permission for dishing of public footpath. All associated ancillary site works to the existing dwelling at 203 Crumlin Road

Planning permission is sought for a change of use to the existing first floor plan from storage into 2 no. one bed studio apartments with existing ground floor licence premises under, internal alterations & associated site works.