Planning precedent report

PERMISSION:The development will consist of: A) The construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling at ground floor level, B) The construction of a new rooflight and flat roof dormer extension on the south eastern roof slope to the rear of the dwelling, and C) all associated site works and services.

Permission is sought to construct a new 780x980mm conservation style Velux roof window in the front existing roof to illuminate the stairs and landing with natural light in this two storey to the front and three storey to the rear mid terrace house by Breda Bourke & James Horan at 15 Wolseley Street, Dublin 8, D08 R2DR.

Permission is sought to construct a non-habitable attic/storage room in the existing roof void of this two storey to the front and three storey to the rear mid terrace house. These works will include a new flat roof dormer constructed at attic level in both the main roof and rear protruding roof section, new brickwork to match existing on the rear and side of the rear part of the house at attic level, addition of a single vertical rear facing window in a dormer at attic level, 3 small roof windows in the northwestern rear roof elevation, section of mono pitch roof from the dormer to 400mm from the north-western boundary of the rear elevation side boundary also internal fit out and new stairs to attic level.

Planning permission for the development will consist of the refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing single storey extension including (a) introduction of a new window to the east elevation, (b) replacement roof including the introduction of a new rooflight, (c) demolition of boundary wall and construction of screen wall with associated pond, (d) widening of existing window on east elevation of ground floor of existing return, (e) all associated site works and landscaping

The proposed development will consist of the demolition and removal of part of the existing single-storey accommodation to the rear of the existing single-storey terraced house and replacement with a new single-storey extension, including remodelling of existing ground floor accommodation and all associated site works.

Proposed alterations to the existing house to include the conversion of the existing rear extension from 1-storey to 2-storeys. This shall involve the removal of the existing mezzanine floor, area 16.5sqm, and in its place the construction of a new second floor, area 25sqm, to provide a new bedroom and bathroom at first floor level. The dwelling type shall change from a one-bedroom dwelling to a two-bedroom dwelling. The associated proposed alterations shall include a new yard between the original house and the rear extension, area 3sqm, and a green roof at first floor level to the rear, area 5sqm. The green roof area shall be fully enclosed by a permanent privacy screen. In addition, the proposed alterations include the reinstatement of the original recessed entrance porch to the front of the house.