Planning precedent report

To widen an existing vehicular access to the front and onto Richview Park with all associated works at 17 Richview Park, Dartry, Dublin 6, D06 KD51.

RETENTION: Permanent retention of side garden vehicular access and gate.

The development will consist of: (i) The demolition of single storey structures to the side of the existing dwelling at ground floor level, (ii) the construction of; (a) a single storey bay window structure to the front as part of a front porch structure with associated canopy, (b) a single and two storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling, (c) a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, (d) 7 no. roof lights in flat roof structures (e) alterations to driveway entrance, (f) external insulation to existing facade, (g) external storage structure to rear garden, (h) provision of solar panels to existing rear roof structure, (i) associated internal alterations, landscaping and external works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the demolition of the 20th century non-original two-storey side extension and single storey side lean-to shed, removal of external rear modern shed, and rear cast-iron stairs to upper ground floor. The proposed works include the construction of a part single and part two-storey side and rear addition, containing a new entrance, living, and plant rooms at lower ground floor and kitchen and dining rooms, and an external terrace at upper ground floor. Alterations to the existing structure at lower ground floor include the opening up of an internal non-original hallway partition wall, new stairs in the original location to the upper ground floor, and the blocking up of an internal rear window. At upper ground floor, alterations include a new opening in the entrance hall and rear wall linking to the proposed kitchen, and the removal of a non-original partition in a room-linking door opening. At first floor level, the partial removal of two non-original partitions and enlargement of an existing partition opening. All existing windows to be retained and restored and non-original single glazing to be replaced with double glazing. Externally, the existing entrance gate to Palmerston Park is to be enlarged for the creation of vehicular access to the front. To the rear, a boundary wall and lean-to shed are proposed and all associated hard and soft landscaping.

The proposed development will consist of: a) proposed single storey extension to the rear of the property with 2 no. roof lights, b) proposed part conversion of existing garage to utility space, and all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development consisting of single storey plant room and associated site services to rear of house known as 'Rostellan' 29 Temple Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6. D06V4N5 (A Protected Structure).