Planning precedent report

PROECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought by Frank and Rebecca Mitchell at No. 42H Palmerston Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6 (a Protected Structure RPS No. 6215) (and is a corner site with Cowper Road). The development will consist of: Relocation of the previously granted pedestrian gate reg ref: 4439/22 off Cowper Road in place of the existing vehicular entrance and the existing pedestrian gate is to remain in the existing position which was previously proposed to be blocked under reg ref: 4439/22.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS. 6215): the development will consist of the following: alterations to development previously approved under Reg. Ref. 4439/22 (ABP-316288-23), comprising replacement of existing vehicular entrance on Cowper Road (approved to be closed up under Reg. Ref. 4439/22 / ABP-316288-23) as follows: (i) removal of section of the northern boundary wall to Cowper Road to provide for a new 3m wide vehicular entrance at the northeastern corner of the site off Cowper Road replacing existing vehicular entrance, (ii) provision of: 2 no. bicycle parking space, 1 no. cargo bike parking space and 1 no. vehicular parking space at the eastern extent of the site, (iii) all other ancillary works, inclusive of landscaping and boundary treatments necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS No. 6215) (and is a corner site with Cowper Road). The development will consist of: (i) the demolition of the existing non-original, single storey rear extension and a section of the northern side wall of the existing kitchen and dining room area at ground floor level; (ii) the construction of part 1 and part 2 storey extension, with rooflights, to the rear and side of the existing dwelling together with refurbishment works to the existing dwelling; (iii) internal works to the dwelling consist of: (a) amendment to existing window in the second floor bedroom; (b) refitting of second floor bathroom; (c) reconfiguration of en-suite bathroom on first floor; (d) provision of a new en-suite bathroom on first floor; (e)conversion of existing first-floor bathroom to bedroom; (f) provision of new skylight to first floor landing; (g) subdivision of mezzanine-level bedroom to provide access to proposed rear extension; (h) conversion of existing study to access to new extension; (i) removal of toilet on lower floor; (j) the reconfiguration of kitchen and dining area as part of the layout of the new extension; (k) insulation of external walls of dwelling; (iv) external works include refurbishment of existing windows to include retrofitting with double-glazing and repointing of existing brickwork at front, side & rear elevations; (v) removal of existing pedestrian and vehicular entrances from Palmerston Road and Cowper Road and replacement with matching-boundary wall treatments; (vi) provision of a new vehicular entrance and driveway to the front of the dwelling from Palmerston Road; (vii) provision of a new pedestrian entrance from Cowper Road; (viii) permission is also sought for any landscaping, alterations to all elevations, drainage and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE & RETENTION: Retention Permission for development consisting of, at basement level, changing a window to a door in the kitchen area, changing a non-original door back to a window in the wc under the stairs, forming an ope and double doors between the kitchen and sitting room and at ground floor level, changing a non-original door back to a window on the half landing leading to the first floor, changing a pantry to a wc including at first floor level, changing a bedroom to a family bathroom, changing a small bathroom to a store/hotpress.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the reconfiguration of the front granite plinth and railings to provide new entrance, off street parking and vehicle manoeuvring area off Palmerston Road and all associated ancillary works to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development consisting of the demolition of the existing single storey conservatory and extension to rear and provision of new replacement single storey extension to rear and east of existing return building incorporating new dining/family area with new glazed link connection to existing house with enlarged opening to proposed new kitchen area at lower ground floor area of existing house. Works will also include the provision of new north facing bay window to kitchen and reconfiguration of layout at lower ground floor to provide new bootroom and pantry area together with a revised side entrance. Works at ground floor level will include the provision of a new link staircase down to the kitchen and all upgrading works to include replacement fireplaces to all 3 reception rooms. Works at first floor return include the provision of new laundry and reconfiguration of rear windows to return bedroom. At first floor level, an extended master bedroom suite will include a new ensuite bathroom and dressing room within existing rear facing rooms. A new ensuite will be created within bedroom 2 with family bathroom opening centrally off the main landing. The second-floor return level will be subdivided to provide 2 no. Bedrooms, shower room and store room. All existing windows will be upgraded, non-original windows replaced with traditional style sash double glazed joinery and a thorough renewal of mechanical and electrical services are proposed throughout the house. External walls will be drylined internally at return levels and first floor level. All external brick is to be repointed. Roof is to be repaired and re-slated with appropriate materials. External works will include removal of non-original brick pier and gates to existing front vehicular entrance, provision of matching wrought iron automated gates and matching railing to existing front vehicular entrance, new single storey plant room to rear and revised drainage encompassing all associated site works.