Permission for a residential development at a site of 0.0543 ha (c. 543 sq m) at Nos. 29-31 The Coombe, Dublin 8. The site is bounded by the rear gardens of Nos. 16-19 Park Terrace to the north; the side of No. 28 The Coombe and the rear gardens of Nos. 8-10 Hanover Street West to the east; The Coombe (road) to the south; and No. 32 The Coombe (a Protected Structure) to the west. The development will consist of the retention (apart from at ground floor level) and Alteration of the existing part-3 and part-4 storey front (south) façade and the demolition of the structures behind (total 928 sqm); and the construction of: a part-4 and part-5-storey apartment building (with set-backs at first, third and fourth floor levels) (increasing the height of the existing structures by 1 storey at Nos. 30-31 and 1 and part-2 storeys at No.29), to accommodate 9 No. apartments (1 No. 1-bed unit and 8 No. 2-bed units) behind the retained front (south) façade including a new façade at ground floor level and alterations to existing opes; and a single storey structure to the rear of the development (84 sq m) to accommodate plant, waste storage areas, storage spaces and bicycle parking. The total gross floor area of the proposed development is 1,041 sq m. pedestrian and bicycle access to the scheme will be from the Coombe. The development will also consist of the provision of: private open spaces in the form of ground floor level terraces (to the rear (north)), and balconies/terraces (to the rear (north)) at first, second, third and fourth floor levels; to the front (south) at third and fourth floor level; and to the side (east) at fourth floor level); a semi-private courtyard at ground level (to the rear (north)); all hard and soft landscaping including boundary treatments; changes in level; surface water attenuation measures; roof plant including PV panels, and all other associated site excavation and site development works above and below ground.
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Nos. 29-31 The Coombe, Dublin 8, (Eircodes D08 A025 and D08 VE20)
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The development will consist of Alterations to the previously approved works (Planning Ref: WEB 2147/22) consisting of a terrace area at First Floor with 1.8 privacy, and all associated alterations to the elevations, internal layouts, site, drainage, ancillary and landscaping works
The development will consist of __ Part demolition of existing single storey structures to the rear and demolition of existing chimney. __ Construction of a new single storey extension to the rear __ New rooflights to the rear roofslope. __ All associated alterations to the elevations, internal alterations, site, drainage, landscaping and ancillary works.
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The development will consist of internal refurbishment works to the existing dwelling, demolition of an existing ground floor single-storey extension at the rear of the property, and construction of a new two-storey extension comprising a first floor bedroom over kitchen at the rear.
Planning permission for dormer to rear of existing roof to accommodate attic stairs to allow conversion of attic into non habitable storage with ancillary works.
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