Site planning risk brief

Works to include conversion of existing attic space to study and shower room, construction of a new dormer window extension, rooflight to the rear slope, 2 no. rooflights to the front slope of the existing roof, 1 no. rooflight to the existing rear return roof and the associated elevational changes and all associated site development works.

PERMISSION: The development will consist of the material alteration of the side elevation facade, involving the insulated rendering of this side elevation and all associated ancillary site works required.

The proposed development will consist of: (A) The demolition of the lean-to kitchenette to the rear of the dwelling, (B) the partial demolition of the garage to the rear of the dwelling, (C) replacement of windows and external doors to front and rear, (D) replacement of front roof glazing with revised fire compliant (Part B) roof glazing, (E) construction of a new ground floor extension to the rear of the dwelling, (F) replacement of attic level timber cladding to rear elevation with zinc /copper cladding, and all associated site works.

(i) The removal of 2 no. sheds; (ii) change of use and conversion of a part two-storey with attic level and over lower ground floor, former part residential and part creche / Montessori buildings, to use as a family hub. The development will comprise: 10 no. family hub ensuite residential accommodation units (1 no. at lower ground floor, 4 no. at upper ground floor, 4 no. at first floor, and 1 no. at attic level) and accessed from existing vehicular access from Ashdale Road and 2 no. existing pedestrian entrance gates along Ashdale Gardens; (iii) with communal and staff facilities including a manager’s office / staff room, a staff room, staff WC, a cleaner’s store, a community / meeting room, buggy storage, residents storage room, a communal kitchen, a dining room/playroom, laundry facilities, and a study room; Planning permission is also sought for interior and external works are proposed including: (iv) the provision of a window for the ensuite bathroom at lower ground floor level; (v) the provision of centrally located steps and hallway at lower ground floor, upper ground floor, and first floor levels; and, (vi) minor internal works. The proposal also comprises: (vii) covered cycle parking and Sheffield stand providing for a total of 10 no. bicycle parking spaces, 6 no. car parking spaces (including 1 no. accessible space and 2 no. EV charging spaces), 2 no. natural play areas, a meditation garden, 2 no. bin stores, (viii) and all associated engineering and landscaping works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Planning Permission is sought by Barry and Sorcha Sheane at 1 Ashfield Park, Terenure, Dublin 6W, for the demolition of an existing single storey extension and garage, the construction of a single storey rear extension, and the replacement of side and rear boundary walls facing Ashdale Road. The new works will consist of a 35.5 sqm single storey ground floor extension, 3.2 sqm storage shed, replacement higher boundary walls and all associated site works.

RETENTION: Retention of existing single storey extension at side.