Planning precedent report

The partial demolition of the existing return, the construction of a new single storey extension to rear and the replacement of windows to the front elevation at No. 8 Elmwood Avenue Lower, Dublin 6, D06 R207

Permission for the refurbishment, ground, first and second floor extension with attic dormer extension to the rear of a two storey terraced house at number 4 Elmwood Avenue Lower, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing full width ground floor extension and partial width rear return at first floor and the construction of a full width ground floor extension to the rear (23 m2) with rooflight over kitchen space and partial width extension at first floor (14m2) and second floor (14m2) along the northeast boundary connecting with a dormer attic extension (8 m2) to the rear pitch (total existing and proposed house area is 145 m2). The proposed development will also consist of general remedial work to the ground floor layout to include removal of walls to provide for a more open living space at ground with new kitchen and dining room within extension and new wc under raised stairs and an amended first floor layout with bathroom, utility room and bedroom housed in the rear extension and new bathroom and walk in wardrobe in the front bedroom. The proposed development will also cater for an extended attic space with new dormer to the rear pitch with home office, walk in wardrobe and bathroom in rear extension section connecting to dormer, 4 new roof lights over kitchen space at ground level, walk in wardrobe, stairs and bathroom at attic level and all associated site, drainage and landscaping works.

Retention planning permission for retention of the existing mural on the gable wall of the two storey house at this address. Vehicle access is unaffected. This is not a listed protected structure. This application does not relate to development within the meaning of part 11 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) (Major Accidents Directive). No integrated pollution Control License/Waste License is applicable. This application does not relate to development in a Strategic Development Zone. No Environmental Impact Statement or Natura Impact Statement is applicable.

The demolition of existing rear two storey extension and the construction of two storey extension to rear of existing house at ground floor circa 17sqm and first floor circa 5sqm and 6 roof lights. All of the above to include all associated ancillary site works at the above address.

The development will consist of alterations to facades, involving removal of slated fronts to existing mansard roof and construction of new parapet walls which, together with existing brickwork, will be finished with proprietary render to selected colour with facade above and around office entrance clad in stone. Ground floor office entrance door and all windows to first and second floors will be replaced.

Planning permission is sought for a two storey extension, with pitched roof over proposed and existing, to rear.