Planning precedent report

The development will consist of change of use of existing 2 storey coach-house to self-contained 2 bed dwelling, reinstatement of first floor, replacement of non-original external block wall to rear/ south east elevation with reclaimed brick panel & glazing. Replace and raise roof by 0.5 m, 4 No. roof lights to same. New single storey flat grass roofed glazed walkway along south-west garden wall to new 2 storey pitched roof extension to north-west boundary with artist's mural on the north east gable. New 4.5 m wide pedestrian and vehicular access to courtyard from side road/Rathgar Place, off street parking space for 1 car. Some internal modifications and all associated alternations, demolitions, repairs, drainage and site works to this 2 storey end of terrace coach-house, a Protected Structure RPS ref 7134.

PERMISSION & RETENTION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for change of use of existing 2-storey coach-house from ancillary residential accommodation to self-contained dwelling, with access from Rathgar Place, for widening of existing opening in abutting boundary wall to lane from 1.8m to 2.6 metres wide to form vehicular entrance and all associated landscaping and site development works. Retention permission is sought for minor internal alterations to existing coach-house.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of works to provide new off-street car parking and associated landscaping in the front garden of the house which is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 7129). The works will involve the removal of part of the existing railings and wall, to form a new entrance gate.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for a two-storey extension to existing end-of-terrace two-storey derelict coach house to provide a two-storey 3-bedroom mews dwelling accessed via Rathgar Place. The works include conservation and upgrade of existing coach house in order to provide an off-street car parking space and new staircase at ground floor, 4no. new window openings to the elevation facing Rathgar Place, reinstatement of first floor with bedroom at first floor level, reinstatement of slated pitched roof structure at a level 550mm above original. Two-storey extension to rear of existing coach house to include two-storey glazed lightwell separating the existing coach house structure from the new extension and a new two storey green flat-roofed structure to provide kitchen and living space at ground floor level and 2no. bedrooms at first floor level with associated ancillary accommodation within the coach house structure. Site works to include drainage works and hard and soft landscaping to rear garden area and new 1.8m high stone boundary wall separating the mews dwelling and garden from the garden of no. 162 Rathgar Road.

Permission is sought for the widening of existing vehicular access to 3 metres and replacement of double swing gates with sliding gate and associated site works.

Planning permission for: demolition of existing buildings and the construction of 40 apartments (13 x 1 bed units, 22 x 2 bed units & 5 x 3 bed units all with required balconies) in a single building served by 2 independent entrances. The building is 4 and 5 storeys in height over basement accessed by a single ramp of Rathmines Park. Basement contains 39 car spaces, 40 cycle spaces, bin stores, storage and plant. Application also includes 1 disabled car space, off street in the building forecourt, landscaping throughout and all associated building services and works.