Planning precedent report

Permission to demolish existing flat are roofed garage to side elevation of dwelling and Permission for demolition of existing single storey annex to rear elevation of dwelling and Permission for construction of (i) two-storey extension to side and rear elevations of dwelling house and part single storey extension to rear elevation of dwelling. (ii) Removal of existing roof lights from rear elevation of roof and replacement with zinc clad dormer window at second floor level to form new attic bedroom and permission for internal alterations to layout of dwelling and all associated site works at 38 Merlyn Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. DO4 K4P1.

The development will consist of: (i) demolition of existing single-storey bungalow dwelling and ancillary storage shed; (ii) construction of a contemporary replacement part-single, part two-storey, four bedroom, detached dwelling with single-storey elements to front and rear. The dwelling will be serviced by 2 no. car parking spaces and 215 sq.m. of private open space in the form of rear garden, a 'zen'/'secret' garden and 1 no. terrace at first floor level; (iii) construction of single-storey ancillary residential building for personal healthcare assistants accommodation; (iv) the proposal will be accessed from a new/replacement vehicular access off Merlyn Park; (v) the proposed development also includes all ancillary works, including Suds drainage, landscaping and boundary treatments, necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of the following: (i) The demolition of the flat roofed single storey extension to the side of the property and its replacement with a two-storey pitched roofed extension with attic space above, including attic conversion to existing building; (ii) Conservations works including the repair, refurbishment and replacement of the balcony, brickwork, windows and doors as appropriate and other external and internal conservation and insulation works as set out in the application documentation; (iii) The roof is to be repaired replacing defective slates with natural slates; (iv) Installation of bullseye window to front upper gable; (v) The provision of roof windows and solar panels to the rear of the property; (vi) The construction of garden pavilion to the rear garden; (vii) All ancillary and associated site development works.

Planning permission is sought for (1) formation of bedroom & bathroom within existing roof space including dormer window to rear and roof window to front of main roof and internal alterations (2) formation of detached single storey garden room to rear garden & associated site works.

The development will consist of: (i) The demolition of the existing conservatory and rear return at ground level and chimney to rear roof, (ii) A ground floor extension to the side and rear with flat roof, clerestory windows, (iii) First floor rear windows to be modified, (iv) Attic conversion to bedroom and ensuite with dormer window to rear, (v) Widening the front vehicular gates, (vi) Provision of solar panels to front pitch of main roof, (vii) Associated site and drainage works on a site measuring 701sq.m.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: The removal of (non-original) conservatory to the rear of the property and its replacement with a new single story extension of c.31.5 sq.m., some internal alterations as follows; a) New ope in wall of two storey return to open up new Kitchen onto proposed new extension, b) blocking up of window ope at back of existing utility room, c) alterations to existing boiler house/ WC to create new utility room, d) new internal stud wall to form new pantry e) new access route from hall corridor to new extension, f) provision of all associated conservation and site works.