Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for amendments to the permitted development ref. 5014/23 at No. 1 Raglan Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 - at the junction of Raglan Road and Pembroke Lane. The proposed amendments comprise of increasing of the depth of the new extension to the rear of the property by 900mm, in order to better align the internal layouts with the planning conditions attached to the previous application. Other amendments are included for the purpose of compliance with same conditions. The house is a Protected Structure (RPS 6885).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the demolition of a small one storey extension to the rear of the terraced property, and its replacement with a new part-single storey, part double height extension housing a new internal stairs and access point to a patio on the roof of the single storey part. The development also comprises of the reconstruction of an existing blockwork boundary wall in rubble limestone (to match existing), reconfiguration of interior layout of ground floor, minor adjustments to layout of upper floors and all associated site works. The house is Protected Structure (RPS 6885)

PROTECTED STURCTURE - (10 year permission) The development will consist of: (a) Fabric repair works: (i) Roofs: Main Roof - Complete necessary maintenance repairs to the existing slates and flashings. Complete repairs to gutters and valleys to eliminate pooling and sediment buildup. Undertake any necessary repairs to the roof structure. Felt roof to roof garden: Undertaken any necessary repairs. Roof of balcony at first floor level: undertake necessary repairs. Rear extension: replace the felt roof finish. Roof Insulation: Remove and replace and / or upgrade existing insulation generally where possible. (ii) External Walls: Brickwork to Front Elevation: Gently clean to remove surface dirt etc. to ensure brick repairs/ replacements match originals. Repair or replace damaged bricks as required. Rake out and re-point brickwork with lime mortar – wigged pointing to match original. Brickwork to Rear Elevation: Complete minor repairs to brickwork and pointing. Rendered Finishes: Undertake structural repairs to cracks as directed by the Structural Engineer. Hack of all loose or damaged or hollow areas of render and re-render to match original. Clean and re-decorate. Masonry elements: Gently clean to remove surface dirt etc. as brickwork. Complete necessary minor repairs to Granite Ashlar and channeled Granite Ashlar walling and pointing. Provide all necessary lead flashings and cover flashings. (iii) Parapet Walls: Complete further investigations and undertake all necessary remedial and structural repairs. Repair metalwork as necessary. Re-decorate. (iv) Chimney Stacks: Complete all necessary re-building / repair works including re-pointing – wigged finish to match original. Repair or replace damaged chimney pots to match originals. Repair or replace all flashings as necessary. (v) Windows and External Doors: Windows: Complete all necessary repairs to timber frames and sashes. Clean down and re-decorate. Sills / Surrounds: Repair cracks in granite sills and fill all holes. Provide new sills were missing. Repair or replace reveals render, new mastic joint with window frames. External Doors: Repair decayed or damaged timbers. Re-align doors as necessary. Re-decorate. (vi) Steps / Balconies: Main Front Entrance – undertake necessary repairs to the steps and the decorative metalwork balustrade. Decorate balustrade. Steps, both side of Main Entrance: repair defective steps and make safe. Metal Staircases at the LHS and fire escape at the rear: undertake essential repairs and corrosion, replace missing elements, clean down and re-decorate. (vii) Railings / Security Frames: Check all fixings / supports and repair as required. Check for expansion where built into the walls and repair as necessary including any cracks in the masonry / sills etc. Re-decorate. (viii) External Grounds: Boundaries: Repair front railings and granite plinth as necessary. Repair front boundary railings where the neighbour agrees to cut back the trees and shrubs contributing to the damage. Repair / rebuild rear brick / stone walls where neighbour agrees to cut back trees and shrubs contributing to the damage. Rainwater Disposal: Rainwater Disposal: Repair or replace defective rainwater goods as necessary. Clean out all gutters, hopper heads, rainwater pipes etc. and leave water tight and in good working order. Decorate. Remove redundant wires and tidy up retained wires on external surfaces. (b) Provide EV Charge point in front car-parking area.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: 10 year permission. The development will consist of: (a) Fabric repair works: (i) Main Roof: Strip slates; salvage re-usable slates; dispose of fibre/asbestos slates. Salvage ridge and hip tiles and reinstate when roof is slated; Provide matching replacement for any missing or damaged beyond repair. Re- slate the roof using salvaged original natural stone slates on the outer slopes as far as possible and new matching natural stone slates on the inner slopes, on breathable membrane using treated battens. Strip all parapet and valley gutters; adjust, repair, and/or replace if necessary valley boarding to suit new copperwork. Lay new copper gutters. Repair, or if necessary replace, existing flashings and cover flashings. Re-form rainwater outlets. Repair roof structural timbers and wall-plates, including cutting and splicing any rotten timbers. Remove existing Velux type roof-lights and replace as indicated on drawings. Remove existing 'dormer type' access to roof, and replace with Velux type roof-light in the plane of the roof. Provide roof insulation; (ii) External walls: Brickwork to front elevation: Repair, or replace if necessary, damaged bricks. Rake out and repoint brickwork with lime mortar - wigged pointing to match original. Brickwork to rear elevation: Carry out minor repairs to brickwork and pointing. Rendered wall finishes: Carry out structural repairs to cracks as detailed on structural engineer's drawings: Hack off loose, damaged or hollow areas of render and re-render to match original; clean and re-decorate. Masonry walls: gently clean to remove surface dirt; complete minor repairs to Granite Ashlar and Chanelled Granite Ashlar walling and pointing. Provide all necessary lead flashings and cover flashings. Concrete frame to modern extension: Carry out repair works as detailed on structural engineer's drawings and make good. (iii) Parapet walls: Carry out all necessary remedial and structural repairs which become apparent after opening-up; Repair metalwork as necessary; redecorate. (iv) Chimney stacks: Carry out all necessary re- building/repair works including repointing wigged finish to match existing. (Extent of re-building to be determined by Conservation Architect after stacks are opened-up). Repair, or replace if necessary, damaged chimney pots to match originals; Repair or replace flashings as necessary. (v) Windows: carry out all necessary repairs to timber frames and sashes if feasible: If not feasible, replace windows on like for like basis by conservation specialist joinery manufacturer. Cills/ surrounds: Repair cracks in granite cills and fill all holes. Repair, or if necessary replace, rendered reveals, and apply new mastic joint with window frames. (vi) Railings/ Security Frames: Check all fixings/supports and repair as required; check for expansion where built into walls and repair as necessary including any cracks in the masonry walls. (vii) Boundaries: Repair front boundary railings and granite plinth as necessary: (viii) Rainwater disposal: Repair, or if necessary replace, rainwater goods; Clean out all gutters, hopper heads, rainwater pipes and leave water-tight and in good working order; re-decorate on completion as required. (b) Provide Electric Vehicle polemounted charge point in front car-parking area.

PERMISSION: The development will consist of: Refurbishment and alteration of existing 3 storey house to include; the construction of single storey extensions to the front (east) and rear (west) of the existing building; minor alterations to the existing boundary wall to the laneway; construction of a slate-roofed single storey covered area with utility. The raising of the front (east) and rear (west) eaves of dwelling to create a parapet; the raising of the stairwell return to parapet line including new window. Relocation of 1 no. Velux rooflight and addition of 1 no. dormer window to rear (west); relocation of 2 no. Velux rooflights and addition of 1no. dormer window to front (east).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for development at No. 2 Wellington Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 Y5NO - a Protected Structure. The development will consist of the installation of PV Solar Panels to the inner roof slopes ( centre valley slopes ) of the three storey element of the main house, together with the installation of Solar Inverter and Battery Unit which is to be located in the existing Plant Room in the Rear Garden.