Planning precedent report

Permission at 24 Oaklands Drive, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 XOF5. The development will consist of the part removal of the existing roof to the front of the house and construction of a new roof with 3no. Velux windows and an increase in wall plate and ridge height of 1.2 m over the existing dwelling house. Construction also includes the incorporation of the existing external overhang into the living area (7.2sqm), a 3sqm bay window to the front and the external insulating of the existing property with all appropriate site works required for this development.

Widening of existing vehicular entrance, new brick piers, alterations to railings, new driveway gates and associated site works

The development will consist of the demolition of existing single storey garage to the side and front, rear single storey conservatory, part of existing garden sheds to rear and side, Western front gate post and partial front boundary wall to widen vehicular entrance. Demolition of internal partitions and alterations to the internal layout. Construction of a two storey extension to the side and front and single storey extension to the side and rear with new windows and doors to the front, side and rear of the dwelling. A new matching gate post and new sliding gate installed in front driveway with new front entrance steps, new entrance canopy and new front bin store, all with associated drainage, landscape and ancillary works within the curtilage of the site.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the demolition of the existing rear two-storey extension, the construction of a new rear single-storey extension - to accommodate a new kitchen and breakfast room - and the refurbishment of the existing house and return. Internal alterations at ground level will provide a bedroom and shower room to the front with a family room and utility area to the back and will include a new insulated floor, the reinstatement of a stairs to hall level and new patio doors from the back room replacing the existing sash window. Other internal alterations will include the insertion of a WC in the return at hall level, the upgrading of the existing bathroom in the return above and a new ensuite at first floor level with a new opening off the back bedroom. Internal refurbishment works will include structural repairs, new mechanical & electrical work, new plumbing, the application of breathable insulation and thermal plaster in selected areas, refurbishment/replacement of shutters and window surrounds, repairs to original fabric and redecoration throughout. External work on the existing house and return will include repairs to the main entrance steps, selective repair work to all facades, the refurbishment/replacement of external windows and doors and the installation of solar panels on the roof. Other external work will include the installation of new vehicle gates to the front garden, within the existing opening, a new bin/bike store, the refurbishment of the existing railings and minor landscaping works. Work to the back garden will include new paving, steps and planters to the existing lower patio area, 2m tall timber screening along the eastern boundary wall, a new shed to replace the existing and repair work to boundary walls. The application also includes for new drainage and associate site works.

Permission for works to existing two storey semi-detached house with adjoining domestic garage and planning permission retention of existing vehicle entrance. We wish to apply for planning permission retention of the existing vehicle entrance opening and planning permission to dish footpath to match opening. Full planning permission to demolish the adjoining existing single storey garage and part of house, demolition of rear wall on ground floor and part rear and side wall on first floor. Demolition of internal walls to allow new layout on both floors. Permission required for the erection of a new part single storey extension to the front with a two storey pitched tile roof extension set back to the side and rear elevation with a side first floor extension. Permission to extend the rear of the house on ground floor with a new flat roof over and canopy onto the rear garden. Roof lights on the rear and side flat roof. Adjustments and changes to fenestration on all elevations to allow new design with changes on both floors internally to accommodate the new layout. Maintain connection to existing drainage and surface water and all ancillary site works.

PERMISSION & RETENTION: For full planning permission for works to existing two storey semi-detached house with adjoining domestic garage and planning permission retention of existing vehicle entrance. We wish to apply for planning permission retention of the existing vehicle entrance opening and planning permission to dish footpath to match opening. Full planning permission to demolish the adjoining existing single storey garage and part of house, demolition of rear wall on ground floor and part rear and side wall on first floor. Demolition of internal walls to allow new layout on both floors. Permission required for the erection a new part single storey extension to the front with a two storey mono-pitched roofed extension set back to the side and rear elevation with a side first floor extension cantilevered over alleyway. Permission to extend the rear of the house on ground floor with a new flat roof over and canopy onto the rear garden. Roof lights on the rear and side flat roof. Adjustments and changes to fenestration on all elevations to allow new design with changes on both floors internally to accommodate the new layout. Maintain connection to existing drainage and surface water and all ancillary site works.