Site planning risk brief

The development will consist of demolition and removal of an existing rear extension and conservatory, and existing outhouse/shed, construction of a new single story extension to the rear (west) of the dwelling serving a dining area, kitchen area and utility room with new rooflights over the dining and kitchen areas, alteration of the existing two storey extension to the side elevation (south), consisting of new W.C. and cloakroom at ground floor, extending the existing bedroom at first floor, with a new section of hipped roof proposed over, in lieu of the existing flat roof, with roof tiles to match existing main roof. Total additional floor area proposed, 64.4msq – 27.9msq at ground, 11.4msq at first and 25.1msq at attic level. Additional works include internal alterations, construction of attic storage and access, new rainwater goods, soffits and fascias to match existing, a new front door and side lights within the existing arched opening, and replacement of existing windows with new thermally efficient windows, and all associated site development works.

Richard Morris and Gillian Boyle are applying for planning permission for development at the existing, three-storey, semi-detached house at 8 Cowper Drive, Dublin 6, D06 Y3K0. The proposed works include a) demolition of the existing single-storey, 11.6sqm extension to the rear (east); b) construction of a two story extension to the side (north) above the existing garage, extending the existing front elevation and roof along with the conversion of the existing garage to habitable space and a new flat-roofed, single-storey, 22.5sqm extension to the rear (east); c) installation of three rooflights to the new extension and two new rooflights to the existing pitched roof over existing stair at second floor; d) internal reconfiguration of existing rooms, replacement of all windows with new glazed units. All with associated services and ancillary works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: Construction of a new single storey rear extension between the contemporary rear extension and the return of the main house, removal of non-original double doors and two windows to the rear courtyard allowing access to the proposed extension, drylining the external walls of the contemporary extension and the existing rear kitchen with Calsitherm, installation of a new roof light to the existing single storey lean-to roof at the rear, sealing up internal door to original kitchen and blocking up this opening, plumbing, electrical and decorative works to facilitate the development.

Development will consist of the extension to the rear at both ground floor (3sqm) and first floor (1.1sqm) with associated internal remodelling. Works will include removal of the rear chimney stack, a new rear roof light over the stairs, external insulation and heating upgrades and associated works to existing patio to form a roofed arbour.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for removal of a 3500mm wide section of granite plinth, railings and pedestrian gate to allow for a new vehicular entrance, provision of new sliding gate constructed using the existing railings and installation of charging point for an electric vehicle.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION:The works will consist of the demolition of a chimney and portion of roof. The construction of a single-storey extension at ground floor level, a dormer-type extension at second floor level with solar panels to the roof of the dormer extension, the insertion of a new circular window at second floor level and the construction of a bicycle shed. All works are to be located to the rear of the property. No parking spaces or significant trees will be affected.