Planning precedent report

PERMISSION:The development consists of the removal of the existing vehicular entrance off Ailesbury Road and modifications to the boundary treatment to provide for a new 3m vehicular entrance and revised boundary treatment comprised of new painted steel railings on granite base and new stone piers. The proposal also includes all the other associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The development consists of: Internal and external works to facilitate the renovation of an existing dwelling and provide for residential extensions and alterations to landscaping. The proposal comprises: 1) (i) the removal of 2 no. chimneys and 2 no. outbuildings and existing tennis court within the rear garden; (ii) internal and external alterations and reconfiguration to accommodate the proposed development; and (iii) the partial demolition of roof and attic space to accommodate proposed works. 2) The proposal provides for the extension and reconfiguration of the existing property at ground, first and attic levels to accommodate a 5-no. bedroom semi-detached dwelling, as follows: (i) the extension along the rear at ground floor level (112sqm) to accommodate a living room with 2 no. external stores to the west, dining room, kitchen, and 3 no. roof lights. Extensions and alterations (23sqm) along the front and eastern facade to accommodate a new office at ground floor level and (ii) at first-floor level the rear extension provides for a 51sqm master bedroom and ensuites, and 1 no. dormer window. The extension along the front and eastern elevation provides for 1 no. new 20sqm bedroom with ensuite at first-floor level. (iii) the attic level extension will provide for 89sqm of non-habitable attic space for storage and 1 no. new flat-roofed dormer window to front elevation, to match adjoining dwelling at No. 34 Ailesbury Road: (iv) The proposal comprises alterations to the roof profile to facilitate the development of the extensions including (a) the provision of 1 no. roof light to the rear and 3 no. flat roof sections to the front, rear, and side including the flat roof over dormer window at attic level, (v) and all associated facade and external works, including the provision of new windows, doors, and opes, necessary to facilitate the alterations and extensions proposed. 3) Permission is also sought for (i) widening of the existing vehicular entrance off Ailesbury Road and installation of new brick piers (to match existing), and new entrance gates to accommodate 3 no. car parking spaces and (ii) hardscape and landscape works to the rear to facilitate private open space. 4) The proposal also includes all other associated engineering works, landscaping, and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

An amendment to a previously approved development under Reg. Ref. 3953/23, which provided for the renovation and extension of an existing dwelling and all associated hardscaping, landscaping and development works necessary to facilitate the development. The amendment proposed seeks the omission of Condition No. 9 as attached to the Planning Authority’s decision issued under Reg. Ref. 3953/23.

The development will consist of minor alterations to the planning application granted under Reg. Ref. 4659/23 which allowed for the provision of a new 3m vehicular entrance and revised boundary treatment at 32 Ailesbury Road. The amendments proposed include: (i) modifications to the as approved vehicular entrance arrangement along the southern boundary to now include 1.550m high entrance gates, bound by 1.850m high stone block piers; (ii) modifications to the approved southern boundary treatment including the omission of the previously approved stone plinth, stone pier and steel railings to now allow for the existing 1.250m high textured concrete block wall with concrete capping to be retained. The development also includes all other associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Permission is sought for alterations and extensions to 'Ardmore', No. 34 Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4 (D04 X5C9), as follows: (i) demolition of 2 no. chimneys and part of the existing dwelling's ground and first floor levels, comprising entrance hall, porch, 3no.storage areas, 2 no. w.c.s, cloakroom, kitchen, den and part of the hallway at ground floor level and office, w.c., study, bathroom, bedroom 4, ensuite to bedroom 1 and part of the landing at first floor level; (ii) construction of a new part single part two storey extension to the side and rear (featuring 2 no. roof lights over single storey component and 1 no. roof light over double storey component) (316sq.m.), an extension to lounge (3sq.m) and new attic level (58sq.m); (iii) external alterations, including: installation of 2 no. dormer windows (1 no. to the front elevation and 1 no. to the rear elevation); removal of existing front door & provision of a replacement front door to the new extension; removal of first floor windows to existing office and bedroom 2 and replacement with 2 no. new windows; installation of 1 no. circular window on front facade at first floor level; existing eaves and gutters to be replaced where required with eaves and gutters to match existing; provision of 1 no. bay window on front elevation (with decorative timber coping and stone plinth) at ground floor level; alterations to windows in section of the existing building to be retained; and addition of 2 no. roof lights over new attic level floor space; (iv) construction of a single storey garden shed in rear garden (38sq.m.); (v) widening of the existing vehicular entrance off Ailesbury Road and installation of new brick pier (to match existing) and new gate; (vi) installation of 2 metre high fence to the top of the existing 2 metre high rear boundary wall of the property; (vii) remedial works to side boundary wall; and (viii) landscaping and all associated ancillary site development works necessary to facilitate the development. The development will result in the provision of a 5 no. bedroom semi-detached residential dwelling.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of amendments to the previously approved planning permission, register reference 2072/17 comprising removal of 7no. trees in the front garden and replacement with new planting.