Planning precedent report

Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new access stairs, 2no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.

Attic conversion, with new dormer type window to rear, velux rooflights to front, with internal modifications and associated site works.

The creation of a new vehicular entrance onto Jamestown Road in front boundary wall.

The creation of a new vehicular entrance onto Jamestown Road in front boundary wall.

Permission for proposed development comprises the following: Construction of 16 no. 1 bed apartment units in 2 no. apartment buildings ranging in height from 2 - 3 storeys (Block A 2 no. storeys, Block B 3 no. storeys). Block A provides 4 no. 1 bed apartment units and Block B provides 12 no. apartment units. Pedestrian access to the development will be from a new site entrance point along Jamestown Road. Vehicular access will also be via a new site entrance point along Jamestown Road, adjacent to the pedestrian access point. Site access for vehicles will be for light vans and short-term parking drop off only. The development also provides for c.190 sqm of communal open space, balconies/ terraces associated with individual apartment units, associated secure bicycle and bin storage, hard and soft landscaping, relocation of an ESB telecom pole, the removal of an existing street tree along Jamestown Road, hard and soft landscaping and all other required site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of c.1337 sqm.

The development will consist of: 23 no. units ( 23 no. 1 bed units) in 2 no. apartment buildings ranging in height from 3-4 storeys (Building A part 3 no. storeys to part 4 no. storeys, Building B 4 no. storeys). Building A provides 7 no. 1 bed units and Building B provides 16 no. 1 bed units. All units are intended to provide housing accommodation for an elderly population. Access to the development will be from the existing site entrance on Jamestown Road. This will be a pedestrian entrance and provide access to the site for emergency services vehicles. The development also proposes 360 sq.m of communal open space, balconies / terraces associated with the individual apartment units, associated secure bicycle and bin storage, hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works and services above and below ground all on an overall site area of 1326.16 m2.