Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:RETENTION:The development consists of the retention of all the following works that are located to the rear of the mid-terrace, three storey over garden level property at no. 30 Rathmines Road Lower: retention of a single storey garden structure to the rear; - retention of alterations to ground level to the rear; - retention of wall structures and new boundary wall between, and steps leading to, site at no. 30 Fortescue Lane to the rear; and retention of all associated landscape, conservation and site development works to the rear.

The development will consist of, the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing property in conjunction with the replacement of an existing set of glazed doors with a new set of windows to the front of the property addressing Fortescue Lane. As part of the proposed works some internal alterations to the existing house are also proposed.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought by Dairbhre Developments Limited, for a residential development on lands known as ‘Blackberry Fair’ and part of No. 46 LowerRathmines Road (the rear extension) located to the rear of Nos. 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 (a Protected Structure) and No. 46 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6. The site is bounded by No. 34 Lower Rathmines Road (a Protected Structure) to the north; Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners Church to the south (a Protected Structure); Lower Rathmines Road, Nos. 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 (a Protected Structure) and No. 46 Lower Rathmines Road to the west; and Fortescue Lane and 3 no. dwellings (Bessborough Court) to the east. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of a one-storey extension to the rear of no. 46 Lower Rathmines Road and an existing two-storey structure known as the Old Coach House and the construction of 16 no. residential units within 2 no. duplex apartment blocks as follows: Block A is 3-storeys in height, consisting of 5 no. 2-bedroom apartment units on the ground floor and 5 no. 3-bedroom duplex units on the upper floors with balconies/terraces to the east and west elevations; Block B is 3-storeys in height, consisting of 1 no. 1-bedroom apartment and 2 no. 2-bedroom apartments on the ground floor, and 2 no. 3-bedroom duplex units and 1 no. 2-bedroom duplex units on the upper floors with balconies/terraces to the south elevations; bin and bicycle stores; landscaping; boundary treatments including works to existing boundary treatments; 1 no. ESB substation (which would be serviced via Fortescue Lane); all associated site infrastructure and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. Access to the proposal will be located off 1 no. existing access point from Rathmines Road Lower.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for a Build-to-Rent apartment development on lands known as 'Blackberry Fair' and part of No. 46 Lower Rathmines Road (the rear extension) located to the rear of Nos. 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 (a Protected Structure) and No. 46 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6. The site is bounded by No. 34 Lower Rathmines Road (a Protected Structure) to the north; Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners Church to the south (a Protected Structure); Lower Rathmines Road, Nos. 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 (a Protected Structure) and No. 46 Lower Rathmines Road to the west; and Fortescue Lane and 3 no. dwellings (Bessborough Court) to the east. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of a one-storey extension to the rear of no. 46 Lower Rathmines Road and an existing two-storey structure known as the Old Coach House and the construction of a 1 no. new 4-storey apartment building (part 3-storey, part 4-storey). The building will comprise 29 no. Build-to-Rent apartments (28 no. 1-bed apartments, 1 no 2-bed duplex unit); with balconies/terraces to the east and west elevations and 1 no. communal roof terrace located at fourth-floor level; residential support facilities at ground floor level to include facility management office; parcel store; laundry; bike store; shared multimedia room; gym; 1 no. ESB substation; 7 no. car parking spaces; 48 no. bicycle parking area (32 no. indoor spaces and 16 no. external spaces); landscaping; public lighting; boundary treatment; and all associated site development and engineering works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Vehicular and pedestrian access will be provided via Lower Rathmines Road.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The site is bounded by No. 34 Lower Rathmines Road ( a Protected Structure to the North ), Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners to the south (a Protected Structure), Lower Rathmines Road, Nos 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 (Protected Structure ) and No 46 Lower Rathmines Road to the west: and Fortescue Lane and 3 No. dwellings (Bessborough Court) to the east. Permission for a build to rent apartment development. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of a one-storey extension to the rear of no. 46 Lower Rathmines Road and an existing two-storey structure known as the Old Coach House and the construction of a 1 no. new building which is 4-storey (part 3-storey, part 4-storey) with a gross floor area of 2,600.2 sq.m. The building will comprise 39 no. build-to-rent apartments (33 no. 1-bed apartments, 2 no. 1-bed duplex units and 4 no. 2-bed apartments); with balconies/terraces to the east and west elevations and 1 no. communal roof terrace located at fourth-floor level; ground floor residential amenity facilities service spaces to include facility management office; parcel store; laundry; storage areas; shared multimedia room; gym; 1 no. ESB substation and switch room; covered outdoor bicycle parking area (providing 78 no. spaces in total); landscaping; public lighting; boundary treatment; and all associated site development and engineering works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Vehicular and pedestrian accesss will be provided via Lower Rathmines Road. Pedestrian access will also be provided via Fortescue Lane.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the conversion of the existing car port to an entrance hall, the construction of a first floor rear extension and minor alterations to the internal layouts. The building is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.