Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the construction of a ground floor extension to the existing mews building to the rear of the site, providing 1 no. additional bedroom together with minor internal alterations to the mews. The development also consists of alterations to the front boundary wall, piers and front site area along Ranelagh Road to accommodate new vehicular access for 4 no. car parking spaces and bin storage area. The proposal also consists of the construction of a shed within the existing garden area between the existing house and mews building. All with associated landscaping, modifications to the car parking layout to the rear, together with all necessary site development works.

RETENTION: Planning permission is sought for a change of use from Medical Practice to Childcare facility to the lower ground floor and rear extension of an existing building.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought for the construction of a new mews dwelling at the site to rear of 54 Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6 with access from Orchard Lane. The site is within the curtilage of the protected structure (54 Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6, RPS Ref No. 6980). The works will comprise of the following: a) The demolition of the existing single storey garage structure and vehicular entrance gate accessed off Orchard Lane. b) The construction of 1 no. detached split level mews dwelling (lower ground floor 1750mm below entrance level, upper ground floor 1250mm above entrance level and first floor 4050mm above entrance level) with 2 no. bedrooms and a floor area of 181.59 sqm. A private terrace at upper ground floor level to rear is also proposed. c) Elevational alterations to Orchard Lane including the reconstruction/conservation of the existing ashlar limestone walls bounding the subject site to provide an adapted entrance from Orchard Lane. d) Bin storage and bicycle storage within the gated entrance passageway. e) All associated site & landscaping works. Note that there are no works proposed to No. 54 Ranelagh Road, which is a protected structure (RPS Ref. No. 6980), as part of this application.

The proposed development will consist of: Internal modifications to the layout of the existing mews dwelling to remove the garage and reorganise the ground level living spaces, stairs and first floor bedrooms, providing both with en-suite bathrooms. The addition of a rear extension at ground level, of gross internal area 17msq Alterations to the front, rear and side elevations to change the fenestration arrangement and apply an external brick-faced rendered insulation system. The relocation of carparking from the internal garage to the front of the house, within the ownership curtilage of the applicant.

The proposed development will consist of: • Internal modifications to the layout of the existing mews dwelling to remove the garage and reorganise the ground level space to provide a new study. • The addition of a rear extension at ground level, of gross internal area 16.5msq. • Alterations to the front and rear elevations to change the fenestration arrangement and apply an external brick-faced rendered insulation system. • The relocation of carparking from the internal garage to the front of the house, within the ownership curtilage of the applicant.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission at 55 & 56 Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6, D06 N562 & D06 E2X4, respective, both Protected Structures, for a three storey rear extension incorporating the existing rear return to both properties to form extended lower ground floor living accommodation, new bedroom to ground floor level and new bathroom to first floor landing level; alterations to rear landing arch window sill to form access to new extension; additional works to no. 55 include: alteration to existing bathroom to form ensuite to main bedroom, new ensuite door in main bedroom; new 2.85 internal openings in existing walls to lower ground floor; new stud wall to form utility space to lwr ground floor; replacement of front lwr ground floor window to door; extended front terrace to lwr ground floor terrace, new landscaping detail for bin storage to front lawn, removal of cement mortar to front & rear brickwork and replacement with lime mortar; additional works to no. 56 include: new stud wall to form bedroom to lwr ground floor; new ensuite and wc to lwr ground floor, new 3m ope to existing rear wall, removal of kitchen to first floor, replacement of front lwr ground floor window to door; extended front terrace to lwr ground floor terrace, new insulated slab to lwr ground floor, new landscaping detail for bin storage to front lawn, repair and repointing of granite steps to entrance and all associated site works.