Planning precedent report

The replacement of 1No. internally illuminated 6.4m x 3.4m Premiere advertising display with 1No. digital 6.28m x 3.4m advertising display at 109 Rathgar Road, Dublin 6, and the permanent removal of 2No. 6.3m x 3.3m advertising displays on the Grand Canal bank at Dolphins Barn Bridge, adjacent to 45 Dolphins Barn Road, Dublin 8, and all associated site works and services.

RETENTION:Laura McKenna is seeking retention permission to retain and complete a 30sqm single-storey, flat roof, ground floor extension to the rear (northwest) of the existing commercial/retail unit with minor modification of the existing signage to the front (southeast) replacing existing painted lettering with new painted letter to match existing, together with associated works at 99C Rathgar Road, Dublin 6, D06 VH34.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for works including the following: a) The construction of a part single & part 2-storey extension to the rear of the existing house. b) The construction of a single storey covered walkway accessing a new side entrance. c) The forming of 5 no. new window opes (3 no. basement level & 2 no. at upper ground floor level). d) The lowering of the existing floor at basement level for the purposes of providing floor to ceiling height consistent with habitable accommodation and its access by provided by 5 no. additional internal steps. e) The refurbishment of an existing en-suite bathroom within one of the existing bedrooms and f) The general upgrading of the house’s electrical/mechanical services including the removal of the existing flue from the boiler house and the general redecoration of the house. All of the above for private residential use. All at existing detached house (2 storey over basement) which is a Protected Structure under Dublin City Development Plan 2016 – 2022.

Change of use of existing ground floor retail unit to veterinary reception and consultation room, change of use of existing first floor offices to veterinary treatment rooms and associated internal modifications.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the following - (a.) Removal of the existing unauthorised office use at the ground floor of the building and reinstatement of the entire building as a single dwelling house. (b.) Demolition of the existing single storey pitched roof extension at the rear of the house and the rear boundary wall of the site. (c.) Construction of a new single storey flat roofed extension to the rear of the house and a new boundary wall along the rear boundary of the site. (d.) Forming new opening between the existing front and rear rooms at ground floor level, along with a new opening into the rear extension area. (e.) Removal of single paned glass to all external windows and replacement with double glazed units. (f.) Removal of single paned glass to all external windows and replacement with double glazed units. (f.) Removal of existing glass to front door and replacement with a coloured stained glass unit. (g.) New ensuite to be formed at second floor level, and formation of new internal partitions at first floor level. (h.) New rooflights to be formed over the existing bathroom at first floor level, and over the bedroom and stairwell at second floor level. (i.) Existing roof finish to dormer roof at second floor level to be removed and replaced. Existing upvc window to dormer to be removed and replaced. (j.) Solar thermal panel to be formed to rear pitched roof. (k.) Minor internal modifications and all associated drainage, site works and landscaping.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of demolition of the existing internal wall between the kitchen and external store; part demolition of existing internal walls between the kitchen, dining and living room; part demolition of external walls to the rear for new doors, window and extension; the construction of a single storey extension to the rear; insulation of external walls internally at ground and first floor level; and all associated landscaping and drainage works.