Planning precedent report

Planning permission is sought by Jenny Casey for the demolition of existing single storey extension and garden shed to the rear of the existing house and the construction of a single and two storey extension, including rooflight, to the rear and part side of the existing house, the conversion of the existing garage space to the front and the construction of 1no. dormer window to the rear slope of the existing house, and one new rooflight to the front slope and one new rooflight to the rear slope of the existing house and the widening of existing vehicular entrance/access, associated elevational changes and all associated siteworks, all at no. 39 Merton Drive, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.

The development will consist of the removal of one rooflight and the construction of a dormer window extension to the rear of the main roof of the existing house, a new rooflight to front of the main roof of the existing house, and all ancillary works.

The proposed development will consist of: • The demolition of the existing 4.5msq single storey kitchen extension to the rear of the property. • The refurbishment of the existing house, including the conversion of the existing garage to habitable accommodation, the application of new externally rendered insulation to all existing facades and • The addition of a 58msq residential extension over ground floor and first floor, separated from the existing house with courtyard. • The total development area of the combined existing retained house and proposed house extension is 185msq on a site area of 300msq.

New widened vehicular entrance and vehicular gate to the front, external wall insulation with render and brick finishes to the front side and rear, new windows and doors throughout, removal of chimney to the rear, extension to the rear, garage conversion into utility and pantry, bin/bike storage to front and all associated landscaping and drainage works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development on lands at Sandford Lodge (a Protected Structure), Sandford Close, Sandford Road, Dublin 6. The development will consist of the demolition (total c. 392 sqm GFA) of Block 5 (1 storey) and Block 6 (1 storey) (total 4 no. residential units) and the construction of a new residential scheme of 36 no. residential units in the form of 2 no. contemporary three storey terraces, comprising: 12 no. 1 bed A 1 storey (GIA c. 54.65 sqm) units, 12 no. 1 bed B 1 storey (GIA c. 57.76 sqm) units; and 12 no. 2 bed A 2 storey (GIA c. 110.29 sq.m) units. Each new residential unit has associated private open space in the form of a garden courtyard or terraces. Landscaping works to existing and proposed external amenity spaces (total c. 3,851 sq m) include an upgraded fire tender route with a wild flower meadow edge, a sunken garden area around the Protected Structure, a central formal garden and an outdoor seating area. The development shall be accessed via the existing vehicular access point from Sandford Close and will provide for the reconfiguration of the existing basement car park and surface level parking areas to comprise a total of 120 car parking spaces at basement level; 36 spaces at grade; 133 residential cycle parking spaces and 18 visitor cycle parking spaces. The proposed modifications reduce the total number of vehicle parking spaces on the overall site from 169 to 156 and increase the cycle parking spaces from 85 to 151. An ESB Meter room (c. 6 sqm) and bin store (c. 21.6 sqm) are proposed at surface level. The associated site and infrastructure works include provision for water services, foul and surface water drainage and connections; attenuation proposals; permeable paving; all landscaping works; boundary treatment; electrical services and associated ancillary works. All of the above within the overall Sandford Lodge residential development. The proposal and associated ancillary elements are located within he curtilage of a Protected Structure.

PLANNING PERMISSION For development on this site: 25 Merton Drive, Ranelagh Dublin 6. The development will consist of: An attic dormer extension to rear roof elevation, new gable window to side elevation and a velux roof light to front roof elevation. Dormer extension is for habitable bedroom accommodation.