Planning precedent report

Construction of a rear attic dormer to existing attic conversion and associated works

Permission sought for removal of existing boundary wall, gates and shed fronting Charlemont Lane and the construction of 4 no. two storey dwellings.

PERMISSION: The development will consist of the installation of a new inward opening pedestrian entrance gate and access to the rear boundary and lane with associated site works and landscaping.

RETENTION: These alterations consist of (a) changes to the front and rear elevations of units 1, 2 and 3, which include (i) changes to fenestration sizes and (ii) reduction of perforated brick sections. (b) Minor alterations to the second floor of units 1 and 2 which include (i) reconfiguration of wc layout and second floor void over hallway. No increase in bedroom numbers or building footprint is being proposed. (iii) the addition of a railing to the front boundary wall and associated site works and landscaping/ancillary works necessary to facilitate amendments to the development.

RETENTION: Retention is sought for change of use from former car showroom to retail use associated with a petrol filling station (gfa. 295.47sqm). All associated site works.

RETENTION: Retention permission sought for alterations to previously approved development under Reg. Ref 4074/16 and Reg.Ref 3281/18. Alterations to rear dwellings, units 4,5, 6 and 7only. These alterations consist of; (a) Changes to the front elevation of units 4,5,6, and 7 which include (i) First floor portion of timber fins with glazing behind removed and replaced with brick wall (ii) Second Floor, replacement of brick screen to windows with timber screening. (b) Changes to the rear elevation of units 4, 5, 6, and 7. (i) Reduction of fenestration size to ground, first, and second floor. (ii) Removal of brick screening to second floor terrace. (c) Reduction of the floor plate to unit 4 on ground, first and second floor. (d) Minor alterations to second floor layout of units 4, 5, 6, and 7 to include. (i) Reconfiguration of WC layout to Bedroom 03 (ii) An additional WC to Bedroom 04, no increase in building footprint or bedroom numbers is being proposed. (e) Reduction of roof lights to units 4, 5, 6, and 7. (f) The reduction of the front boundary wall height to unit 4 from 1800mm to 1300mm