The proposed development involves the division of a pair of semi-detached houses into two detached houses, by way of demolishing 1.58 m of the connecting structure, 24.4 sq.m of floor area of No. 56 alongside No 55. It is proposed to extend and convert the existing attic store area of 24sq.m to an area of 51sq.m. containing 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and to increase the height of the ridge in No. 55 by 975mm. There will be 2 new dormer windows to the rear serving the 2 bedrooms and a window and skylight to serve the bathroom. The existing ground and first floor of No 55 remains unchanged. Permission is also sought in No. 56 to construct a new basement of 97.5 sq.m to the side and rear, Ground level extension to side and rear of 123 sq. m incorporating Living room, Kitchen, Garage and study. First Floor extension of 75.9 sq.m to the rear and side, incorporating 4 No bedrooms, Bathrooms and laundry with 4 windows facing to the rear and 3 No. the side, Attic Level extension to rear and side of 63 sq.m incorporating 1 No bed room and bathroom 1 No dormer and 1 windows and two skylights facing to the rear. It is proposed to increase the ridge height in No. 56 by 975mm to equal the new ridge in No. 55 there by bringing the new attic space in both houses to habitable standard. Access to off street car parking will remain unchanged in both dwellings. The floor area of No. 56 will increase from 140.52 sq. m. to 446.43 sq. m. Floor area in No.55 will increase from 174.23 sqm. to 225.43 sqm.
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55 and 56 South Hill, Dartry, Dublin 6
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Single story extensions to the front and rear. First floor extensions to the side and rear. Garage conversion for extended living. Attic conversion with raised gable to the side and two dormer windows to the rear. Three velux windows to the front roof area. Two roof windows to the single story front extension.
The development will consist of: Demolition of: garage, stores and chimney to side; existing single-storey extension to rear. Construction of: 2-storey extension to side, single-storey extension to rear, dormer window to rear roof. Changes to: porch roof and window/door openings to front elevation. All associated drainage and landscaping works.
The proposed development shall consist of: • Demolition of existing single storey extension to rear • Construction of new part two storey part single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling • Construction of a new attic dormer window to the rear on the main /upper roof; • Widening of existing vehicular entrance width to 3.5m; • Alterations to the side of the main / upper roof including new rooflight to front roof slope and new pitched roof to existing front entrance canopy • All associated demolition, internal alterations, site, landscaping and ancillary works.
Attic conversion for storage, including two dormer windows to the rear, one dormer to the front roof area, and three Velux windows on the front roof area.
The development will consist of: Attic conversion for storage with Dormer to the rear, partly raised side gable; 3 Velux windows to the front; Two Velux windows to the side. Single story extension to the rear; First-floor extension to the side. Garage conversion with a new window to the front; Bicycle shed to the front garden; The widening of existing vehicular access; Demolition of existing rear extension and chimney stack.
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