Planning precedent report

Planning permission for the extension and reconfiguration of No. 17 Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 which shall comprise demolition of the existing rear extension, construction of a new single-storey extension, internal and external alterations, (including a balcony at first floor level and a new dormer window to the rear) and associated works to convert the building from currently comprising of 5 apartments (3 one-beds and 2 studios) to comprising of 4 apartments (2 two-beds and 2 one-beds).

The development consists of a modification to Condition 4a of P.A. Reg. Ref: 2517/20 to allow for the sale, lease and/or allocation of the four car parking spaces to apartments within the development.

RETENTION & PLANNING: The development consists of Retention Permission for 6 No. carparking spaces and Planning Permission for 1 No. additional carparking space and associated site works.

Planning permission alterations to the boundary wall fronting No 1 Anglesea Road and the grounds of Zardos Court, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4,D04 C7N3. The alterations comprise the removal of the upper part of the wall and its replacement with a higher section of wall, and removing the render leaving a pointed limestone finish. The piers will be repaired and raised.

The development will consist of: a) the demolition of the existing rear single-storey extension; b) the construction of a single-storey extension with 72sq.m. of extended floor area to rear of the existing dwelling; c) the construction of two dormer windows at the second-floor level, one to the front and one to the rear; d) internal alterations, elevational modifications and general refurbishment; e) new Garden Room and Store of 25 sq.m. to rear garden; f) associated site works and landscaping.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of alterations to, and change of use of, St. Mary's Church (a Protected Structure, Ref. No. 131) to accommodate hospitality activities, events, community uses, meetings and exhibitions, and provide incidental space ancillary to the overall use of the Royal Dublin Society. Proposed internal alterations to the church building comprise the removal of an existing blockwork interior wall, installation of structural horizontal ties at a high level within the nave, upgrades to the existing toilets and facilities and reopening of an original entrance door to the north transept. Proposed external works include repairing existing site railing and gates, regarding and replacing finishes to existing car parking areas to include modifications to levels and surface drainage; provision of 4 no. gate openings in the boundary wall to the north facilitating connections between the church and the Royal Dublin Society; removal of trees to facilitate development; tree planting and landscaping works to church grounds and ancillary works. Permission is also sought for the placement of up to 3 no. temporary marquee structures (comprising a total of c. 690sq.m and of c. 4m in height) within the curtilage of the church for uses associated with events taking places at the Royal Dublin Society and the church.