Planning precedent report

RETENTION: The development consists of the retention of two storage rooms and a covered entrance at the rear of the building.

RETENTION: Permission for (A) the erection of a sun room & (B) for the erection of a store, all at 147A Merrion Road & Herbert Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 F1W4.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the part demolition of rear extension side wall and installation of glazed slider in its place, removal of 2 no. existing velux rooflights and installation of 1 no. flushglaze rooflight in rear extension, part removal of selected internal walls and doors on ground floor, the installation of appropriate insulation between suspended timber floor, the installation of appropriate wall and roof insulation to extension only, other minor internal works and alterations to ground floor.

Demolition of existing single storey extension to the rear and the proposed two storey and single storey extension to the rear of the existing house. The proposal also includes the replacement of a dilapidated roof structure to match the ridge height and finish of existing roof. The proposal also includes a new pedestrian entrance gate to the front, new sash windows and front door to the front and all associated internal modifications and site ancillary works to the site to facilitate the works.

Permission for development at a site of c. 0.2212ha. The site is located south of Merrion Road and west of Herbert Avenue on a corner site. The development will consist of an amendment to the apartment development as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 4240/19 (ABP-306756-20) (and amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4906/22) as follows: • Revised basement layout to facilitate the plant / sprinkler system and 2 no. additional cargo bike parking spaces resulting in a reduction in permitted car parking by 2 no. spaces (40 no. car parking spaces now provided). • Minor alterations to apartment layouts at all floors. The number and mix of permitted apartment types remain unchanged. • Revised layout of ESB substation and switch room at ground floor level. • Amendments to permitted elevations including revised fenestration, parapets, balconies, roof design and all associated works to facilitate these amendments.

The development will consist of an amendment to the permitted development under DCC Reg. Ref. 4240/19 (ABP-306756-20) to: - Amendment to basement to include commercial sprinkler and alteration to the car parking layout resulting in a reduction of 3 no. car parking spaces. - Amendment to the ground floor to include a new access external platform lift, new recess doorway and alteration to materials. - Amendment to landscaping to accommodate vents along Merrion Road and a sustainable blue roof system in the Courtyard. The development will also include all associated site development works, services provision, access, and boundary treatment works.