Planning precedent report

PROTECED STRUCTURE: Permission for minor alterations. The works proposed comprise: Modifications to the existing bathroom layout at first (top) floor level; Change of use from bedroom to a utility/ laundry room at first (top) floor level; Modifications to the existing kitchen layout at garden level; Connecting the under-steps external storage area into the main body of the house; Conservation/restoration works to sash windows to the rear of the property.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Development to 26, Palmerston Road, Dublin 6, D06 Y6N7, a protected structure. Development to include: Removal of non-original ensuite to first floor level rear bedroom and conversion of front bedroom into dressing room and new ensuite bathroom with access from rear bedroom. Permission is also sought for alterations to non-original single storey to rear. Alterations to include replacement external joinery, new roof and rooflights and replacement of existing internal window to internal door. Permission is also sought for localized removal of defective failed external render to gable wall and replastering in lime render.

Permission for the construction of a two storey two bedroom detached dwelling (123 sq.m.) with a first floor rear (south) facing terrace (12 sq.m.) and ancillary site development works (no off street car parking is being provided for the proposed dwelling) on a plot to the rear.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: The remodel and extension of an existing three-storey terraced house with two-storey rear return. The works include for the provision of a 50M2 two-storey extension to the rear. Works to the existing house include; Garden Level: Removal of section of rear wall, modifications to layout of hallway, removal of building fabric to form new opening between front and rear primary rooms, modifications to rear return door ope to garden. Upper Ground Floor Level: modification of existing opening at rear wall of main house to the rear return, removal of building fabric to form a new ope to rear wall of rear return, removal of non-original partitions in primary rooms, removal of non- original bathroom at rear return. First Floor Level: removal of existing partition walls, the provision of 2 no. en suite bathrooms. Attic Level: removal of non-original window to attic half landing (rear) to facilitate reinstatement of original string course, new partitions to attic to provide office space and storage, 2 no. roof lights at attic level to be enlarged and the addition of 1 no. new rooflight (rear) External: Brick facade repointing (front), refurbishment of existing windows, reinstatement of cast iron railings, New vehicular access and parking space to rear. Fabric of the existing building: Due to the building suffering fire damage, subsequently not being watertight, and the building being unoccupied for many years there is significant dry and wet rot. Throughout all floors it will be necessary to replace any timbers affected by dry and wet rot. This will involve replacement of structural timbers and original joinery as necessary and as described in the planning documents and drawings. The two-storey extension to the rear will comprise a Kitchen/Living/Dining area at garden level and additional bedroom / office to upper ground floor level, with 2 no. rooflights to the lower roof level. With all associated site works above and below ground. 56 Palmerston Road is a protected structure.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: The development will consist of: Planning Permission is sought for the retention of an attic conversion and associated works at 55 Palmerston Road, Dublin 6. Works include the installation of a timber stair from first floor landing to attic space, the creation of a storage space and WC at attic level, new plasterboard and stud partitions to attic space, remedial works to timber roof structure, the installation of 3 no. new rooflights to the rear pitch of the main roof, associated ancillary works and associated ancillary mechanical and electrical works. 55 Palmerston Road is a protected structure.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of: Proposed off- street parking and formation of a vehicular access off Palmerston Road, to include partial removal of the existing front railings and plinth, provision of inward opening vehicular gates, dishing of footpath and associated ancillary alterations and landscaping works.