Site planning risk brief

The development will consist of the refurbishment of the existing dwelling accommodating two existing self-contained apartments. Permission is also sought for (i) demolition of the non orignal extension to the rear and west (adjoining the party wall of no. 20 Grattan Parade), (ii) demolition of the western chimney breast at ground and first floor (no chimney stack existing above roof level), (iii) replacement of the existing roof currently in very poor condition with a new roof structure, (v) new internal partition walls at ground and first floor, (vi) partial demotion and rebuilding of the damaged southern boundary wall to laneway and formation of a new single storey extension to the rear with a green roof, (vii) reconstruction of the existing one- / part two- storey extension to the west of the dwelling (viii) amendment of window and door opes to the rear facade at ground level, (ix) removal of stair case serving first floor and replacement of same with new stairs in western extension, (xi) replacement of timber sash window to front elevation with new one-over-one timber sash, (x) provision of new clear glass to fanlight; removal of front door, (xi) removal of non-original vent to front facade and make good ope with brick, (xii) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The development will consist of demolishing the existing single-storey extension to rear of the house, constructing a single-storey extension to the rear of the house, removing the paint on brick on the front elevation as well as the construction of a small dormer window in the main roof towards the centre of the main roof.

The development will consist of: A flat roof, zinc clad, 12 square metre attic dormer extension to the rear (north) of the terraced property, with an associated roof light, partially opaque window, internal modifications and associated site works to convert the existing attic area into a non-habitable storage and office area.

RETENTION: The works consist of a wall to house gas and electrical meter boxes at the front of the house.

Permission sought for demolition of existing 2 storey return extension and also the single storey shed to the rear and replacement with a new 2 storey return extension to the rear at: 4 Whitworth Road, Dublin 9, D09 F5K6.

Planning permission for the development will consist of partial demolition of existing 2 storey mid-terrace building and rear extensions, retaining the basement, front facade, chimney and roof profile and alterations to contain 2 no. 1-bedroom apartments at first floor accessed from courtyard over a 95 sq.m ground floor retail unit with signage alterations to facade including entrance to rear courtyard. Construction of building at rear of site will contain 3 no. 1 bedroom 1 no. 2 bedroom apartments all with balconies and solar panels, accessed via a new pedestrian entrance on Drumcondra Road Lower. Landscaped communal garden, bin stores and 14 no. bicycle spaces will be provided along with associated site works.