Planning precedent report

Permission for development consisting of the construction of a new part single storey, part two storey extension to the rear with new dormer window to the rear at second floor level, new window at ground floor level to side on eastern elevation, conversion and extension to rear of existing covered side passage on western boundary to provide storage and plant room with new roof covering to side passage and construction in rear garden of a new single storey garden studio/home office along with ancilliary site works.

The development will consist of the conversion of the existing garage to habitable area, new window to replace the existing garage doors to the front of the house, new window to replace the existing door to the side of the house, internal layout reconfiguration at ground floor level, modification of the existing window ope to the side of the house and the careful removal of the redundant chimney to the rear of the house. Works to the boundary include the widening of the existing vehicular access and gates to the front of the property and all necessary ancillary site development works.

Permission for (1) Single storey extension to rear comprising kitchen, dining, living and utility space. (2) Alteration to rear elevation to include new entrance from back alley. (3) Works to facilitate above.

Permission for development consisting of the creation of a new vehicular entrance and associated gates including for all associated site development works to the front of No. 38 Park Drive, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of renovation, alteration, conservation and extension works to existing three storey semi-detached period property, to include: (1) demolition of existing non-original single storey extension (50m2) to side, and construction of a new replacement single storey extension (58m2) to the side with roof lights / roof-glazing, (2) alterations to existing external walls and door/window opes of ground floor rear return and installation of new glazed patio doors to east elevation and new projecting timber bay window to south elevation, (3) alterations / reconfiguration of existing layout and internal partitions to ground & 1st floor return rooms, (4) formation of new door openings in existing internal walls at ground, first & second floor, (5) internal insulation/ thermal upgrade works to selected existing external walls and existing suspended timber floor, (6) replacement of existing defective roof finishes to domed roof turret, (7) re-slating of pitched roof and general repairs and conservation works to roof, chimneys, fascia's & rainwater goods; (8) installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to southern roof facade at rear, (9) facade conservation works including lime repointing and brickwork repairs, repair/replacement of existing external dash-render finishes and cleaning / conservation works to stonework, (10) upgrading and refurbishment works to existing timber casement windows, doors and external timberwork, (11) general refurbishment and conservation works to interior & exterior of existing period structure, (12) associated site works.

Planning permission is sought for the demolition of the existing first floor extension to the side of the existing house and the construction of a new first floor extension to the side of the existing house. Demolition of the existing chimney to the rear. All associated internal alterations, external alterations and site works.