Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the demolition of the 20th century non-original two-storey side extension and single storey side lean-to shed, removal of external rear modern shed, and rear cast-iron stairs to upper ground floor. The proposed works include the construction of a part single and part two-storey side and rear addition, containing a new entrance, living, and plant rooms at lower ground floor and kitchen and dining rooms, and an external terrace at upper ground floor. Alterations to the existing structure at lower ground floor include the opening up of an internal non-original hallway partition wall, new stairs in the original location to the upper ground floor, and the blocking up of an internal rear window. At upper ground floor, alterations include a new opening in the entrance hall and rear wall linking to the proposed kitchen, and the removal of a non-original partition in a room-linking door opening. At first floor level, the partial removal of two non-original partitions and enlargement of an existing partition opening. All existing windows to be retained and restored and non-original single glazing to be replaced with double glazing. Externally, the existing entrance gate to Palmerston Park is to be enlarged for the creation of vehicular access to the front. To the rear, a boundary wall and lean-to shed are proposed and all associated hard and soft landscaping.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for the amalgamation of dwelling house No. 15 & building No. 16, which is subdivided into 2 no. units comprising a separate garden level apartment, with in part an established commercial use, and independent main house above garden level, which will include a change of use at ground floor level, to return 2 no. offices (33.2 sq.m) to residential use. All to form one interconnected dwelling house. House number 15 will remain unaltered except for the installation of a door to connect both buildings at ground floor. House number 16 will go through internal alterations on the ground, first and second floors, which will include limited removal of walls to accommodate the merging of the lower and upper dwellings. Additionally, alterations to existing windows, decorative features, and service works within the premises will be necessary to integrate the two houses. The development also includes a single link gate (1000mm wide) in the rear garden boundary wall with landscaping to the rear garden of No. 16 along with any ancillary site works all at 15-16 Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6. These houses are Protected Structures (RPS Ref. No. 6157 & 6158).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Michael Whelan intends to apply for permission for Development, located at this site: No. 20 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 NV63, (A Protected Structure, Dublin City Council RPS Ref. 8020). The proposed development will consist of the demolition of: (i) part of existing ground floor side extension, (ii) two storey rear return, (iii) garage and (iv) outbuildings. The proposed development also consists of the construction of single storey extensions to sides and rear of the dwelling measuring (123 m²), as well as internal alterations, all associated elevational changes, and all associated site development works on a site area of c.0.1Ha.

RETENTION: Permanent retention of side garden vehicular access and gate.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of general restoration and decoration works; demolition of external outbuildings and partial demolition of non-original single storey extension to the west side and alterations to rear elevation; new single storey extension to rear including alterations to existing single storey lean-to; external modifications to include repointing the brick facades, refurbishment of existing windows and doors, new double glazed casement windows to east and west elevations at second floor level, replacement of the apex rooflight, 4 no. new conservation rooflights to rear; replacement of garage door to front to incorporate single door access; new wider double glazed window and replacement door to existing garage at rear; internal modifications to the existing layout to include divison of existing garage; modifications to existing kitchen layout including removal of wall to hall; alterations to layout at second floor level to allow for new shower room and storage to hobby room and infill of existing void over hallway below with structural glazed unit and all associated site works to an existing detached 3-storey house. 19 Temple Gardens is a Protected Structure.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for an extension to an existing two and three storey dwelling to include, (a) demolition of existing single storey rear extensions (b) construction of new single storey extension to rear (c) internal modifications and all associated site works at 25 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6 -a Protected Structure.