Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for the following works: 1. demolition of an existing commercial single storey building encompassing 4-6 Heytesbury Lane with associated site clearance and demolition of the front boundary wall, 2. construction of 2no. semi-detached, 3 bedroom mews houses consisting of single and two storeys & associated single storey garages to be used for residential purposes, 3. installation of 2no. rooflights to the mews at no. 4 Heytesbury Lane and 5no. roof lights to the mews at no.6 Heytesbry Lane, 4. construction of a new boundary wall with adjoining garages and separate motorised gate vehicular access points for no. 4 Heystesbury Lane (1 car parking space) & no. 6 Heytesbury Lane (2 car parking spaces) as well as a new shared pedestrian entrance, 5. ancillary landscaping & associated site works, 6. change of use from commercial to residential.

PERMISSION. Development comprising of minor changes & alterations to previously permitted development file ref. 3604/22 (namely replacement mews dwelling house) currently under construction. Changes include alterations to the ground floor layout to include new bay window to front living room, alteration to rear kitchen/utility room layout to include relocation of WC & utility to new pantry room, amendments to rear sitting room corner bay to new centralised orangery style bay window, amendments to second floor to include new study to rear to replace store, new laundry & store room, alterations to gym & ensuite layout and removal of roof windows to front & replacement with new dormer roof window, omission of roof lights to front flat room, and all associated amendments to elevations to suit revised designs.

Permission for the demolition of an existing two storey house with glass conservatory which is non-compliant with building regulations, site clearance and construction of a 2 storey dwelling house with a mansard roof and attic level accommodation (total 242.5sq). One off street car parking space, a new motorised gate to the front vehicular entrance, together with all associated ancillary site development and landscaping works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development consisting of renovation and extension of an existing end of terrace house at 1, Wellington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 KIHD (a protected structure). Works will include the demolition of non-original 2 storey extension to side (north elevation) and link to original house, single storey detached garden room to west of existing house within existing rear garden, removal of all non-original fittings within the existing house including kitchens, bathrooms and ensuite fittings to allow for refurbishment works. New works will include provision of: a) Replacement of previously permitted tall 2 storey side extension with part two storey plus 3rd level mansard roof to north elevation and single storey rear extension to west of existing house comprising new kitchen/dining/family room together with ancillary accommodation on lower ground floor, study, guest bedroom and wine store on upper ground floor with two bedrooms and linen store within mansard roof and provision of new lift/lift shaft within link to original house. New replacement pitched roof structure to non-original flat roof extension over main entrance hall, alterations to existing pitched slate roof over bedroom in north western corner of original house comprising element of zinc roof to internal eastern slope. Provision of roof lights within altered roof area. b) Internal alterations to original house to include provision of new wc within rear return lobby along with replacement of non-original door with new window to west elevation, boot room and utility room with replacement of non-original window with new door to rear to west elevation at lower ground floor. New reception wc and cloakroom at upper ground floor level to rear, removal of existing wc from rear return. New master bedroom suite including new dressing room, ensuite at first floor level, new main bathroom over entrance hall, removal of non-original bathroom in return off staircase landing to west elevation and form new roof over return below and re-instate arched landing window. c) New single storey garden store with new external door within existing stone boundary wall to north opening onto Pembroke Lane. Removal of inappropriate trees in poor condition to rear garden, to be relandscaped including provision of new terrace area and external fire. Removal of existing evergreen trees along Pembroke Lane boundary to front garden and provision of replacement tree planting. Upgrading works to all boundaries including refurbishment and restoration of existing front railings and gate. d) Essential refurbishment/restoration and upgrading works to existing building fabric including replacement of all non-original sash windows with appropriate traditional sash windows and doors with slim line historically correct double glazing to all existing windows. Repairs to original internal walls ceiling plasterwork and joinery. Reslating/repairs to main roof and chimney repairs and repointing of brickwork. Decoration works internally and externally. e) Provision of new mechanical and electrical services throughout including a new air to water heat pump serving underfloor heating to entire ground floor of existing and extended house using existing service routes.

Planning permission is sought for amendment to previous planning grant 2022/87 to remove condition 6 which states that ‘The proposed Warden’s flat shall be used exclusively for such use’. It is proposed to change the current warden’s apartment at flat 8, garden level, to normal residential use with no requirement for a building warden apartment.

THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: An amendment to the permitted development to change the wording of condition no. 7 as set out planning permission register reference 2022/87 which states the following: The development shall be used exclusively as a retirement complex where an appropriate management company shall be set up prior to occupation of any of the units. It shall not be used at any time in the future for accommodating non-retired people. Similarly no part of the development may be converted to ordinary flats or holiday homes. Reason: To prevent substandard development as the development standards of the proposal i.e. density car parking etc. would only be acceptable for retirement flats and not for ordinary flat development and also to provide for the proper planning and development of the area.’ To the following: The proposed development shall be used exclusively as an age-restricted residential complex for persons aged 55 years and over. An appropriate management company shall be maintained in place to oversee the maintenance, operation, and long-term management of the development. No part of the development shall, at any time, be used to accommodate persons under the age of 55 years and the development, or any part thereof, shall not be sold, let, or otherwise converted for use as standard or ordinary residential units or apartments. Reason: To ensure that the development continues to function as an age-specific residential complex in accordance with the stated intentions of the application, to maintain appropriate management arrangements, and to prevent the erosion of the specialised nature of the accommodation in the interest of orderly development.