Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for erection of a part-retractable awning/covered area and associated supporting trusses over rear garden area to create new seating area, ancillary to main public house with internal modifications with associated site works.

The development will consist of the partial demolition of the existing 3-storey mid-terrace building and rear extensions, while retaining the existing basement, 3-storey front facade, gable wall and chimneys, and the construction of 2no. 3-storey buildings. Block A, fronting Morehampton Road and incorporating the existing facade, gable and basement, will contain 2no. 2-bed duplex apartments over a 128sqm ground floor retail unit with new shopfront and signage, over basement store. Block B, to the rear of the site will contain 2no. 2-bed duplex apartments over a ground floor 3-bed apartment. Both blocks will contain balconies and roof solar panels. Block B will contain 4no. roof lights. The residential development will be accessed via a new pedestrian entrance on Morehampton Road, while the existing entrance on the lane leading from Marlborough Road will be replaced with a new pedestrian service entrance/exit. A new raised courtyard will be provided at first floor level of Block A. Bin Stores, a bicycle shelter and 15no. bicycle spaces will also be provided, along with landscaping and associated site works.

RETENTION: Tagatoni Ltd seeks retention planning permission at McCloskey's Public House, 83 - 85 Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 for the installation of a 136sqm retractable barrel roofed awning over its existing garden to the rear, 3.3m high at eaves and 3.8m high at crown and with associated timber side panelling.

The development will consist of minor external alterations to the existing shopfront at Donnybrook Fair, comprising of: 1. Removal of existing canopy over the main shop entrance and all existing exterior signage to be removed, together with the replacement of existing façade finish at ground floor level together with all associated site works to facilitate this. 2. New signage and painted fascia boards and individually fixed lettering and logo back illuminated with LED halo lighting. 3. Existing tiled finish to circular columns to be boxed out and enhanced to match proposed cladding to shop front. 4. Removal of existing glazing system and sliding doors to be replaced with new full height glazing system with sliding doors. 5. The proposed work involves the refurbishment of the ground floor to provide one entrance and exit point. 6. Deposit return scheme system to be set back within formed recess and installation of shutter door.

Change of use from café to dental surgery together with modifications to the front (north east) elevation. The proposed development includes all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development comprising 5 no. consulting rooms, x-ray room, reception, waiting area, staff and visitor welfare facilities.

Provision of a delivery and collection takeaway service to the previously granted restaurant use under reg. ref. 3537/19 to include the sale of hot food for the consumption on or off the premises and all associated site works.