Planning precedent report

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

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.

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.

Permission for a new vehicular access and off-street car parking to the front garden at 1 Palmerston Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06Y 7PO.

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.

Development will consist of a new vehicular entrance to the front of the existing site and all ancillary works.