Planning precedent report

Alterations/extensions to the existing two-storey detached house at 11 Lawrence Grove, Clontarf West, Dublin 3, D03 X4Y6 comprising demolition of the existing front porch and construction of a new two-storey porch extension, modifications to the building fenestration, plus all associated internal alterations and site development including widening of the vehicular entrance.

The demolition of the existing bungalow and the construction of 6 number 3 storey terraced houses behind the existing boundary wall. The permission sought will also include parking for cars and bikes as well as a bin store, alterations to the existing vehicular access, and 3 new pedestrian access points onto Lawrence Grove. Other external works will include landscaping, site services and associated drainage.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of (i) Demolition of single-storey lean-to extensions at lower ground floor to rear and overhanging WC at lower first floor of the rear return; (ii) Widening of rear garden entrance to 3.5m and dishing of footpath; (iii) Construction of 14 sqm single-storey extension to the south elevation of the rear return; (iv) Attic conversion with dormer and 2 no. roof lights (7 sqm); (v) Partial lowering of floor in rear right ground floor reception room; (vi) Formation of 4 no. new opes for double doors at lower ground floor of rear return; (vii) Infilling of 3 No. windows to North façade at lower ground floor of rear return (viii) New window to south elevation at lower first floor, replacing demolished WC door; (ix) Widening of existing window ope to rear of rear return at lower first floor; (x) Refurbishment of original and non-original windows to all façades, incorporating 'Slimlite' double glazing; (xi) Partial relocation of existing staircase to accommodate attic access; (xii) Conservation-led refurbishment and thermal upgrading of building envelope; (xiii) Repointing of all existing brickwork and chimneys, and re-rendering of existing rendered walls with lime render and painted finish; (xiv) Internal alterations, repairs, and decoration throughout; (xv) Upgrading of electrical and mechanical systems, including solar panel installation; (xvi) All associated ancillary, conservation, landscaping, and site development works.

The development will consist of the following: (i) demolition of the existing dwelling house on the site 180sq.m, (ii) Construction of (a) 2 no. 3 storey 4-bedroom semi-detached houses (2x252sq.m) and (b) 1 no. detached 3 storey 4-bedroom house (279sq.m). The development includes roof lights to the rear, provision of new vehicular entrances onto Lawrence Grove for each house, with new on curtilage parking for 2 cars per house, removal of existing boundary wall abutting Lawrence Grove and erection of 0.4m wall with 0.8m high railing above, SUDs drainage, and (iii) All ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The development will consist/consists of design modifications to the previously permitted development granted under planning references 2978/20 and 3059/21. The proposed modifications comprise of: Revisions to the fenestration arrangements to the front & rear elevations of the proposed dwellings; Omission of second-floor balconies to Front Elevations of Units 2-4; Alterations to the first-floor overhangs to the front elevations of the proposed dwellings; Increase in floor area at first floor of Unit 1; Revisions to external material palette; Replacement of the permitted front boundary railings with solid wall boundaries; Modifications to internal layouts; all along with associated ancillary site & drainage works above and below ground.

The development will consist of: Modifications to previously permitted Planning Application Reg.Ref.: 2978/20. The proposed development works to House Type A include; alterations to the design and proposed materials for all elevations, minor alterations to increase the width of the house, reducing the parapet height, reducing the size of the kitchen / dining and family room at ground floor level, reducing the size of the master bedroom at first floor level and minor alterations to the internal layouts on both levels. Relocating house back so that the two-story part lines up with the adjacent house to the south. The proposed development works to House Type B include; alterations to the design and proposed materials for all elevation, minor alterations to reduce the width of the house, increasing the size of the family room at ground floor level and minor alterations to the internal layouts on all levels. Proposed alteration to SUDs approach for the House Type A & B, to include omission of surface water soakaway from the rear gardens, allow for a surface water connection to the public surface water drain and all associated site works.