Planning precedent report

RETENTION: Retention Permission for unauthorised external render finish and heat pump condenser both facing laneway leading from Harrison Row

Planning permission for change of use of the existing structure at rear of No 6 Rathgar Avenue, with direct access to the rear lane (off Harrison Row), from studio / play space to private dwelling house accessed from that laneway. Proposed works to include raising part of the roof profile, modifications to elevational treatment including retention and re use of existing cladding, windows and doors, raising the level and extent of a mezzanine to form a first floor habitable space, formation of a new garden wall bisecting the existing shared area as private open space.

Attic conversion for storage dormer to the rear. Also raised roof area with tiled front and sides to allow extra headroom for stair access. With a glass area on top. 3 velux's to the front. Retention permission for the garage to the rear.

The development will consist of renovation and sub-division of the existing building into 3 no. apartments (1 no. 1-bed, 1 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed). The development will include internal and external alterations to the existing building; the addition of solar panels to the rear roof; new dormer for head height to existing rear return roof; the addition of roof lights; removal of existing single storey rear extensions and the addition of new single storey rear extensions; provision of a screened first floor terrace to the rear; alterations to existing boundary walls and construction of new boundary walls; provision of bin and cycle storage to front garden; all associated site works; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The development will consist of renovation of the existing building to return it to a single dwelling. The development will include internal and external alterations to the existing building; removal of and alterations to existing single storey rear extensions; the addition of rooflights and solar panels to the rear roofs; alterations to existing boundary walls and construction of new boundary walls; the addition of a new vehicular access to Harrison Row and provision of one off-street parking space; relocation of existing side pedestrian access; all associated site works; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Planning permission for change of use of existing storage shed to a two storey studio apartment containing a bedroom, shower and kitchen living room, also permission to install new first floor window and new ground floor entrance door and connect to public sewer and water main and all associated site works at Harrison Row (rear of no 30 Terenure Road East), Rathgar, Dublin 6.