Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for the demolition of the existing rear single-storey extension and conservatory and the demolition of the existing shed to front/side; along with the subsequent construction of a new split level, part single-height, part double-height, single-storey extension to rear, new single-storey extension to the front/side, new porch canopy structure to the front, enlargement of one window to side, replacement of all existing external windows and doors, widening of existing vehicular entrance, addition of solar PV panels, and all associated site works at Craig More, 57 Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 H7T2, a semi-detached part three-storey, part four-storey house, by Rachel Tobin & Ronan Cosgrove.

Application for Planning Permission for development to consist of the demolition of the existing single storey extensions to the rear of the existing three storey dwelling house and the construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling with associated internal alterations to the existing dwelling, alterations to the existing side elevation at ground floor level, associated site works and landscaping, at 59 Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

The development will consist of: a) the demolition of the existing rear single-storey extension; b) the construction of a single-storey extension with 72sq.m. of extended floor area to rear of the existing dwelling; c) the construction of two dormer windows at the second-floor level, one to the front and one to the rear; d) internal alterations, elevational modifications and general refurbishment; e) new Garden Room and Store of 25 sq.m. to rear garden; f) associated site works and landscaping.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of alterations to, and change of use of, St. Mary's Church (a Protected Structure, Ref. No. 131) to accommodate hospitality activities, events, community uses, meetings and exhibitions, and provide incidental space ancillary to the overall use of the Royal Dublin Society. Proposed internal alterations to the church building comprise the removal of an existing blockwork interior wall, installation of structural horizontal ties at a high level within the nave, upgrades to the existing toilets and facilities and reopening of an original entrance door to the north transept. Proposed external works include repairing existing site railing and gates, regarding and replacing finishes to existing car parking areas to include modifications to levels and surface drainage; provision of 4 no. gate openings in the boundary wall to the north facilitating connections between the church and the Royal Dublin Society; removal of trees to facilitate development; tree planting and landscaping works to church grounds and ancillary works. Permission is also sought for the placement of up to 3 no. temporary marquee structures (comprising a total of c. 690sq.m and of c. 4m in height) within the curtilage of the church for uses associated with events taking places at the Royal Dublin Society and the church.

The development consists of the construction of a new freestanding sight screen adjacent to the northern boundary of the site and associated site works.

The development will consist of: removal of existing practice cage and netting; construction of new practice cage and netting; relocation of existing storage shed and all site works.