Planning precedent report

Planning permission for development consisting of extension and renovation of an existing house, works will include the demolition of existing single storey (non original) conservatory and other none original outbuilding within the rear garden and provision of: (1) new single storey glazed kitchen dining area, bootroom/side entrance and glazed link to rear living room incorporating the existing door opening and replacing non original steps, (2) conversion of existing kitchen to provide new pantry off the new kitchen and laundry area, (3) removal of existing side entrance door, conversion of opening to window and creation of new lower hall area and reception wc. Lower hall will allow access to the new kitchen and boot room. (4) provision of new basement wine store under main entrance hall access with new flight of steps located under the main stairs, (5) alterations at first floor return level providing a revised bedroom 5 with adjoining shower room and linen store opening of half landing, (6) alterations at first floor level to include moving entrance door to master bedroom and provision of new door within master bedroom to new dressing room and master ensuite within front room, (7) moving entrance door to bedrooms 2 and 3, rearrangement of partition wall between both bedrooms to provide a more balanced layout, (8) provision of new conservation type roof light to main landing, (9) rearrangement of layout at top landing level to provide ensuite shower room and wardrobe to bedroom 4 and enlarged family bathroom, (10) works to external envelope including provision of breathable insulation internal face of external walls at first floor return, first floor and top landing level, (11) upgrading/refurbishment of all existing sash windows including provision of slim lite double glazing to all sashes on the front facade. Replacement of sashes to rear and gable to allow slim lite double glazing and new slimline sashed with slender glazing bars. Insulation to be provided to underside of all main reception room floors and within attic spaces, (12) remedial works to existing roof to include new breather membrane, reslating using existing salvaged natural slate and new slate to match, new lead valleys and flashings, repair and paint existing case iron rainwater goods, repoint external brickwork in lime mortar and cleaning of all brick work and stone cills, plinths etc, (13) provision of new single storey gym, shower, plant room and garden store in rear garden, upgrading works to all boundary walls and rebuilding rear garden wall to rear laneway, (14) widening of existing vehicular entrance to 3.5m with sensitive alteration of original cast iron railings plus all associates site works, temporary works, new mechanical and electrical installations, drainage an all associates site landscaping to front and rear gardens.

The development will consist of: Demolition of existing lean-to garage extension to side. Construction of single storey flat roof extension to rear with parapet detail and 1no. rooflight. Construction of single storey extension to side with lean-to roof and 1no. rooflight. Proposed timber-clad gate to front elevation. 2no. roof lights to existing front roof facade and 1no. rooflight to rear roof facade. Proposed 1no. dormer window to the rear. Widen vehicular access, internal modifications and all ancillary works.

RETENTION: Retention Permission for alterations to previously approved planning permission Ref 2498/18. Alterations include a minor shape change of the rear single storey extension and increase of its footprint by 5.4m2, some elevational changes to the rear single storey extension, omission of rear brise soleil, changes to roof elevation of rear single storey extension incl. 1 additional rooflight. New boundary walls and side passage gates with brick arch above on the eastern and western side of the house.

Demolition of existing single storey extension & garden room to rear and construction of new single storey extension and garden room to rear, conversion of attic space with dormer window to rear and veux to front, windows to side, elevational and internal alterations, widening of existing vehicular access & provision of bin/bike storage unit to front garden and all associated site works

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development consisting of the demolition of the existing single storey conservatory and extension to rear and provision of new replacement single storey extension to rear and east of existing return building incorporating new dining/family area with new glazed link connection to existing house with enlarged opening to proposed new kitchen area at lower ground floor area of existing house. Works will also include the provision of new north facing bay window to kitchen and reconfiguration of layout at lower ground floor to provide new bootroom and pantry area together with a revised side entrance. Works at ground floor level will include the provision of a new link staircase down to the kitchen and all upgrading works to include replacement fireplaces to all 3 reception rooms. Works at first floor return include the provision of new laundry and reconfiguration of rear windows to return bedroom. At first floor level, an extended master bedroom suite will include a new ensuite bathroom and dressing room within existing rear facing rooms. A new ensuite will be created within bedroom 2 with family bathroom opening centrally off the main landing. The second-floor return level will be subdivided to provide 2 no. Bedrooms, shower room and store room. All existing windows will be upgraded, non-original windows replaced with traditional style sash double glazed joinery and a thorough renewal of mechanical and electrical services are proposed throughout the house. External walls will be drylined internally at return levels and first floor level. All external brick is to be repointed. Roof is to be repaired and re-slated with appropriate materials. External works will include removal of non-original brick pier and gates to existing front vehicular entrance, provision of matching wrought iron automated gates and matching railing to existing front vehicular entrance, new single storey plant room to rear and revised drainage encompassing all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTRUE: permission is sought for an amendment to a previously approved planning application Reg. Ref. 4159/23 by Shane and Catherine Cullinane for the following change: a new PV panel array on the existing west (rear) sloping roof at 41 Palmerston Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 R5W0. The house is a 4 storey protected structure, semi-detached and end of terrace. The house shares a boundary with and has vehicular access from Cowper Road to the front. There is a private lane to the rear with vehicular/pedestrian access onto Cowper Road.