Planning precedent report

RETENTION: permission for the change of use of the house from residential to short term letting, all at this site.

Planning permission for the following works: Removal of the existing external concrete staircase. Construction of a two storey extension to the front to contain Study, Utility, a Bedroom and two Bathrooms. Construction of a single storey extension to the front to form a new Entrance to the Ground Floor Garage/Workshop and to provide an external deck to the front for the First Floor Living Spaces. Installation of a new internal staircase to provide access to First and Attic levels. Provision of a dormer window to the front at Attic Level in the existing roof to light and ventilate the Proposed Attic Study. Installation of ten number rooflights to light and ventilate various rooms at Ground, First Floor and Attic Level. Installation of a new steel and glass balcony and staircase to the rear accessing the rear garden from First Floor. Related internal alterations.

Protected Structure: Permission for subdivision of the curtilage and separation of the mews dwelling at 44 Laverty Court, Dublin 2 from the main dwelling at 44 Fitzwilliam Square West (Protected Structure), Dublin 2 and for the retention of a garden boundary wall separating the properties and the alteration of granite steps to provide access to a car parking space at Laverty Court to serve the main dwelling. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: (i) internal reconfiguration (inclusive of the blocking up of existing opes and enlarging non-original window opes for doorways, removal of non-original doors and frames, provision of new partition walls, new kitchen and new washroom facilities and replacement of non-original fanlight above the front door) at basement, lower ground and upper ground floor levels; (ii) refurbishment of front/southeast elevation (inclusive of repairing/upgrading of original windows as appropriate, cleaning/repairing/re-pointing of brickwork, cleaning/repairing/painting metal window railings and front boundary railings and painting front door); (iii) refurbishment of rear/northwest elevation (inclusive of the replacement of 2 no. non-original windows with similar, removal of non-original flat-roofed extension, repairing/upgrading of original windows as appropriate, repainting render, removal of 1 no. original door and ope infilled); (iv) refurbishment of side/southwest elevation to rear (inclusive of the replacement of 1 no. non-original window with similar, modification of existing window ope to allow for new doorway to basement courtyard); (v) demolition of existing raised patio and courtyard area, railings and non-original stone wall to the rear at basement and lower ground floor levels; (vi) the provision of a three-storey extension to the rear to facilitate a new gym and external courtyard at basement level, a new staff room and external patio at lower ground floor level and an enlarged meeting room and external terrace at upper ground floor level; and, (vii) all ancillary works and drainage necessary to facilitate the development including provision of replacement stone wall to carparking area to rear. The subject property, 43 Fitzwilliam Square West, Dublin 2, is a Protected Structure (RPS No. 2838).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The Board of Management of Loreto College intend to apply for permission for development at the site of Loreto College, 53-55 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 02, D02 XE79 (includes Protected Structures). The proposed development relates solely to the Sports Hall located to the south-east of the overall landholding, which is within the curtilage of the Protected Structure. No works are proposed to any designated protected structures. The proposed development amends a permitted development as granted under DCC Reg. Ref.3171/24. The development will principally consist of minor changes including the removal of part of the previously granted extension, specifically the 82.6 sqm lateral extension along the south-western elevation at ground floor level; reconfiguration of the internal layout; general elevational changes; removal of an existing shed; relocation of permitted external plant; and all associated site works above and below ground.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought by The Marist Educational Authority for modifications to the previously approved proposal [under Dublin City Council Reg.Ref. 5010/22] for the redevelopment of the existing three storey Canteen and Classroom Building in the south/east corner of the campus at Catholic University School [CUS] 89,90,91and 92 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin2. Numbers 89,90,91 + 92 Leeson Street Lower are Protected Structures – Ref numbers 4444, 4445, 4446, 4447 in the DCC Record of Protected Structures. The approved building consisted of a Gym at basement level, with an access tunnel link to the Administration building, and the equivalent of five floors overhead. The new proposal consists of constructing the Gym at ground floor level with the equivalent of four floors overhead. The access tunnel link is removed as is the fifth floor. The parapet height of the proposed building will line with the apex of the gable to the Examination Hall and will be circa 305mm higher than the previously approved building. Accommodation will consist of a Gym with equipment storage rooms at ground floor level, changing rooms at mezzanine and first floor levels, 2No. Classrooms + 2No. Science Rooms at second and third floor levels. Other ancillary spaces, including Toilets, Locker areas and Science Preparation rooms, are to be provided at each level as appropriate. To facilitate means of escape from the new ground floor Gym, escape doors are to be provided at the eastern end to Quinn’s Lane, the western end to Stable Lane, and the northern end to the school yard. A fireman’s entrance is to be provided in the staircase to allow access from Quinn’s Lane. There are no works envisaged to the Examination Hall.