Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for; a) Construction of 4 No. 3-storey over basement 3-bedroom terrace dwellings each with a floor area of 261.8 sq.m. at the site to rear of 'Rathmore', 19 Grosvenor Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 with access from Bushes Lane, b) Removal of the existing boundary wall between the rear of the subject site and Bushes Lane, c) Pedestrian and vehicular entrance provided from Bushes Lane to the rear of the site, d) provision of 4 No. car parking spaces and 8 No. bicycle spaces, e) bin storage in stand-alone detached single storey building with a floor area of 14.14 sq.m., f) construction of a new boundary wall between existing dwelling a new site and, g) all associated site works.

The development will consist of: The demolition of the existing single-story rear extension to a two and a half storey detached house and the subsequent construction of a new single-storey extension to the rear (64sqm). Proposed works also include the relocation of the existing pool plant store, modifications to the existing sash windows to include slimline double glazing; 2 no. new rooflights to rear extension, reinstatement of 3 no. former rooflights to the existing side single storey pitched roof, internal modifications to existing layouts, photovoltaic/solar panels to rear & side (south) of main house, repointing of all external brickwork, modifications to fenestration on rear elevation including change from window to Juliet style balcony at upper first floor level, widening of existing vehicle entrance with new sliding electric gates and all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: Works to a protected structure, a semi-detached 3 storey house, note: house includes separate semi-basement unit (No. 83 B Kenilworth Square, Dublin 6, D06 Y225). Note: works to No. 83 Kenilworth Square East, Dublin 6, D06 AE71 only: Entrance Level: Removal of partition wall between existing kitchen and split level bathroom and utility room and installation of new floor to create enlarged new kitchen. Removal of non-structural partition to archway between kitchen and living room. Modification of three No. external opes to existing kitchen / bathroom /utility to create new ope for proposed metal-clad bay window extension to kitchen. The bay window will be obscured on the south eastern side to prevent overlooking of No. 83C Kenilworth Square East. Existing internal door removed and replaced with new internal window at split level (current bathroom). First Floor: New ensuite WC and as part of joinery screen / storage to bedroom at rear. New bathroom to existing bedroom at front. Rear Elevation: Removal of non-original concrete access stair. Removal of existing rendered masonry balustrade to rear steps. Enlarged landing to rear steps with new metal guarding. Widened vehicular access to Kenilworth Square East.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Retention planning permission for the development at this site consists of works to a three storey semi detached house, a protected structure, converting three separate units over three floors to a 3 storey house including separate semi basement unit (no. 83B Kenilworth Square, Dublin 6, D06 Y225). Works as follows: new non structural partition wall to basement bedroom at rear, enlarged opening between basement kitchenette and dining area, removal of non original stair from entrance floor study, non original entrance door removed and external window reinstated to this room, stair reinstated in original position from entrance level to split level landing, removal of kitchen at first floor level.

Planning permission is sought for the construction of a single storey extension to the front and all associated site works.

Permission for the construction of single storey extensions to front and rear, alteration to external steps to front, new rooflight to existing roof and all associated site works at 83C Kenilworth Square, Dublin 6.