Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the replacement of the existing scrolling internally illuminated double sided 'Metropole' advertising display case with a double sided digital advertising display case and associated works.

Demolition of the existing 2-storey house (108 sq.m) and garage (22.7 sq.m) and the construction of a 3-storey semi-detached dwelling (272 sq.m) and single-storey garage (34.5 sq.m) for 2 car spaces. The house will comprise of four bedrooms, study, gym, living areas and viewing terraces at first floor level and second floor level, external stairs to first and second floor level, boundary wall treatments and all associated site works including pedestrian and vehicular access.

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing 2 storey house and garage and the construction of a 2 storey semi-detached dwelling (195.0m2) and single storey garage (58.0m2). The house will comprise of two bedrooms, study, living area and viewing terraces at first floor level, an external stairs to first floor level, boundary wall treatments and all associated site works including pedestrian and vehicular access.

The application is for a revised design to replace previously permitted planning application 2793/14. The revisions include alterations to elevations, additional floor area and an additional storey.

The development is an amendment to the permitted development under DCC Reg Ref 4477/19. The alterations will consist of the following: Increase in the number of units over permitted number by 8 no. units to 46 no. units comprising: 19 no. 1-bedroom, 24 no. 2-bedroom and 3 no. 3-bedroom apartments with associated north/ south/ east/ west facing balconies/terraces. The provision of an additional storey to block A by lowering the ground floor to level with the street and increase in height by c. 1.5m. Block A is now up to 6 storeys in height and will have 31 no. apartments (an increase of 6 no. above permitted). Alteration to Block B resulting in an overall reduction in height by c. 1.4m. Block B remains up to 4 storeys in height and will have 15no. apartments (an increase of 2 no. above permitted ). Increase in the length of Block A by c. 6m removal of the basement and replacement with undercroft parking, with communal open space above. Alteration to the number of car parking to provide 17 no. car parking spaces at undercroft level along with 4 no. motorcycle and 182 no. cycle parking spaces. Relocation of the ESB substation. All associated site development works, services provision, bin stores, plant stores, open space, vehicular/pedestrian access, landscaping and boundary treatment works.

The development will consist of the following: Demolition of the existing buildings on site including numbers 169, 171, the shed at 173, 175 and 177 Merrion Road (c. 289sqm) and construction of 2 no. apartment blocks ranging in height from 2 storeys up to 5 storeys with a total of 43 no. dwelling units comprising: 15 no. 1-bedroom apartments, 18 no. 2-bedroom apartments and 10 no. 3-bedroom apartments with associated north/south/east/west facing balconies/terraces. The development will also include the provision of a communal open space area at ground floor level and 43 no. car parking spaces at basement level. All associated site development works, services provision, cycle parking, bin stores, plant stores, open space, vehicular/pedestrian access, landscaping and boundary treatment works.