Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for the development will consist of reinstatement of pre-existing single storey garage to the side. Allowing for reinstatement of new roof, rear walls & new hardwood garage doors to front including new glazed roof light, minor internal alterations and all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development consists of: alterations to the front of the non-original, late 20th century garage at ground floor level to the side of the house including; recessing the garage door location to create a new covered porch (6.5 Sq.m) with arched entrance ope in lieu of existing double gates; the creation of a new door with sidelights leading from this into the house (in lieu of existing internal window ope); provision of new window in lieu of the existing small door ope to (South) side elevation of the entrance steps; internal alterations including relocation of kitchen to the rear of the house for improved daylight; the formation of a new ope in the internal spine wall between front and rear rooms; replacement of existing internal, non-original kitchen door with fixed glazed panel; demolition of rear bay window at ground level (2 Sq.m) and construction of a single-storey extension to rear (25.4 Sq.m) including provision of rooflight over this; alterations to half landing level window to rear elevation as well as minor alterations to doors leading from the lower hallway and garage into the garden; and associated works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: The development consists of alteration works to an existing single storey structure to the side, demolition of a non-original single storey conservatory and extension to the rear, construction of a single storey extension to the rear, removal of existing lawn to the front and replacement with new hard landscaping to include installation of granite kerbs, new granite paving and new granite steps to access single storey structure to side.

RETENTION of alterations to rear of single storey extension to rear of 26, Zion Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, a protected structure. Permission was granted for an extension of 5.5 sq.m, ref 3221/13. Retention is sought for additional 11 sq.m and alterations to rear elevation of single storey extension, no alterations to original historic fabric.

The development will consist of: Repointing/repair works to brick facade and chimneys. Minor refurbishment of roof to include localized repairs to roof slates, flashings and rainwater goods. Re-decoration of existing windows. Removal of single storey modern extension with roof terrace to the rear at lower ground floor level. (28sqm) Provision of new single storey extension to the rear at lower ground floor level. (71sqm) Minor modifications to facades. Replacement of garage doors to front with new entrance doors. Replacement of French doors to rear at upper ground floor level of modern side extension with a window. Replacement of single door to rear at upper ground floor level of main house with a window. Replacement of existing modern rooflight and flat roof to single storey entrance hall to front. Minor modifications to internal layouts. Enlargement of existing opening in the rear façade at lower ground floor level. Formation of a new opening between hall and living room at lower ground floor level. Formation of a new opening between hall and utility room at lower ground floor level. Repositioning of door opening to bathroom to rear at lower ground floor level. Blocking up on non-original opening between living room and bedroom 01 at lower ground floor level. Formation of a new opening between reception rooms at upper ground floor level. Conversion of a bedroom to a dressing room / ensuite at 1st floor level and modifications to layout. Formation of an opening between bedroom and dressing room at 1st floor level. Provision of new floor to lower ground floor. Rewiring and replumbing generally throughout. All associated ancillary, conservation, essential maintenance, Iandscaping and site development works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development consisting of extensions and renovation of an existing semi detached house at Norham, 28 Zion Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 D06 X2NO (A Protected Structure) consisting of the demolition of existing non original conservatory, kitchen and utility room extension to the east and south elevations and detached single storey garage along the south side of the site. Provision of, 1) Replacement single storey extension to rear east and south elevations integration of lower ground floor of existing return to accommodate new kitchen, pantry, dining area and play room with new utility back entrance and shower room. 2) Internal alterations at ground floor level within the existing house to provide new sliding pocket doors between dining room and new kitchen. Conversion of existing kitchen to boot room and plant room. 3) New 2 storey extension over ground level extensions on south side of house and set back from the front elevation to provide 2 new ensuite shower rooms and first and second floor return bedrooms. 4) Replacement part 2 storey part single storey pitched roof garage to accommodate garage and garden room/den on ground floor with home office/ gym and shower room at first floor. 5) Internal alterations at first floor level to provide new ensuite to master bedroom. 6) Works including upgrading of all existing window joinery including provision of replacement slim line double glazing, internal breathable drylining to all walls at return/first/second floor levels, repointing of brickwork, reslating/repairs to main roof and chimney repairs. 7) External works will include new drainage works, alterations to existing landscaping to front and rear gardens to facilitate new extension works and repair works to all boundary walls. 8) Provision of new services throughout the house including new air to water heat pump serving underfloor heating to entire ground floor of existing and extended house.