Planning precedent report

Increasing the height of the existing building from 2.750 m to 3.5 m at the highest point and all ancillary works.

Development will consist of changing the roof design and increasing the height of the existing building from 2.750m to 4.5m at the highest point and all ancillary works.

The site is bound to the north east by the River Tolka, Tom Clarke House to the south east, Orchard Road to the west and south. The site is c.0.26 ha in size. The development will consist of: • The demolition of existing single storey sheds, warehouses and structures on site used as part of the former DCC depot and boxing club; • Provision of a 2 No. to 5 No. storey building at an overall height of c.21m including 38 No. apartments which are all 1 bed social housing units for older people (gross floor area of c. 2,825 sqm); • Car parking including 1 No. visitor car parking spaces, 2 No. EV charging car parking space, 1 No. universal accessible car parking space located at surface;• 12 No. cycle parking spaces are provided including 4 No. short stay visitor spaces and 8 No. long stay spaces; 8 No. mobility scooter parking bays;• Vehicular and pedestrian access is provided via existing access to Orchard Road;• A new pedestrian access is provided to Tom Clarke House; • Photovoltaic panels at roof level • Landscaping including open space, terraces, balconies facing north east, north west and south east; and • All ancillary works including green roofs, plant rooms, bin stores, an ESB substation, and community room at around floor level. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and has been submitted with the planning.

Permission sought for demolition of 2 no. existing single storey domestic garages/outhouses to the rear garden areas of both 50 & 52, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3, D03 AK63 & D03 EP64, and for the construction of a single new dwelling on the combined rear gardens of both houses. The proposed house will be detached, 2 stories in height and with 4 bedrooms. Off street parking also for 1 car with access from laneway to the rear. Works to include associated site development works and service connections.

Permission is sought for a change of house type from that granted under planning reference 2685/20. The proposed house will front onto the main part of Orchard road to the west and not the cul de sac to the north as previously granted. This is to facilitate a level access into the house. The proposed house is also two storey and detached with a slightly different internal layout and window type which includes cedar than that previously granted under planning reference 2685/20. The zinc boxes around the windows have been removed. There is an additional roof window on the northwest elevation. The proposed northeast and northwest elevation are also changed to brick by Central Line Consulting Ltd at (rear of) 50 & 52, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3, D03 AK63 & DO3 EP64.

Permission sought for demolition of 2 no. existing single storey domestic garages / outhouses to the rear garden areas of both 50 & 52 Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3, D03 AK63 & D03 EP64 and for the construction of 2 no., 2 bedroomed, 2 storey, semi-detached mews dwellings on the same site, fronting onto the laneway behind and siding onto Orchard Road to include associated site development works and services connections. Works to include pedestrian access gates to the garden areas to the side of House 1 onto Orchard Road and for House 2 from the laneway behind.