Planning precedent report

RETENTION:Laura McKenna is seeking retention permission to retain and complete a 30sqm single-storey, flat roof, ground floor extension to the rear (northwest) of the existing commercial/retail unit with minor modification of the existing signage to the front (southeast) replacing existing painted lettering with new painted letter to match existing, together with associated works at 99C Rathgar Road, Dublin 6, D06 VH34.

The development will consist of: 1. Material change of use from retail shop to restaurant use to ground floor.

The replacement of 1No. internally illuminated 6.4m x 3.4m Premiere advertising display with 1No. digital 6.28m x 3.4m advertising display at 109 Rathgar Road, Dublin 6, and the permanent removal of 2No. 6.3m x 3.3m advertising displays on the Grand Canal bank at Dolphins Barn Bridge, adjacent to 45 Dolphins Barn Road, Dublin 8, and all associated site works and services.

The development will consist of renovation of the existing building to return it to a single dwelling. The development will include internal and external alterations to the existing building; removal of and alterations to existing single storey rear extensions; the addition of rooflights and solar panels to the rear roofs; alterations to existing boundary walls and construction of new boundary walls; the addition of a new vehicular access to Harrison Row and provision of one off-street parking space; relocation of existing side pedestrian access; all associated site works; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The development will consist of renovation and sub-division of the existing building into 3 no. apartments (1 no. 1-bed, 1 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed). The development will include internal and external alterations to the existing building; the addition of solar panels to the rear roof; new dormer for head height to existing rear return roof; the addition of roof lights; removal of existing single storey rear extensions and the addition of new single storey rear extensions; provision of a screened first floor terrace to the rear; alterations to existing boundary walls and construction of new boundary walls; provision of bin and cycle storage to front garden; all associated site works; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The development will consist of new door opening to Orwell Road and extension of the existing external seating area.