Planning precedent report

RETENTION & PLANNING: Planning Permission and Retention Permission for development at a 49sqm site, 10 Ormond Square. The proposed development will consist of the installation of a roof deck (13sqm) and balustrade above existing single storey extension at the rear of the property. Retention permission is sought for an access stairwell (1.56sqm) and new door to proposed roof deck.

Planning permission for: removal of existing small extension to rear of house, a new single storey extension to rear of house to incorporate screened terrace at first floor with access from rear bedroom, 1 no. Velux rooflight to rear and 1 no. Velux to front of existing house, new external door and window to side of proposed ground floor extension.

Planning permission for: The removal of the existing extension to rear of house and the construction of a new single storey extension to rear of house to include 3 new rooflights. Also 1 no. Velux rooflight to front of existing house and new window to stairs at first floor rear elevation.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of: The renovation, partial demolition and extension of the existing three storey Dublin Christian Mission. The building is listed as a protected structure RPS number 1342. The ground floor proposal will include the extension of the existing café for the sale of sandwiches and cold food on and off the street, a new pedestrian serving hatch, new toilet facilities and a meeting room. The first, second,third and setback fourth floor will consist of the demolition of the existing community hall and caretakers apartment at first floor fronting onto Charles Street West and the erection of 19 new en-suite hostel bedrooms, a new lift, fire escape and a new communal roof terrace above the existing mission. The basement will include a new kitchen, bicycle storage, offices, toilets and storage facilities. The application will include all modifications to existing water services ancillary to the development.

Change of use of the existing three-storey over basement terrace building from office use to bed and breakfast accommodation. The proposed layout will comprise of a breakfast room at ground level and 5 bedrooms on ground, first and second floor. Works include amendment to internal floor plans, existing shop front panels and new signage and ancillary site works.

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey extension at the rear and the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear of the existing property, together with associated site works.