Planning precedent report

Peter Hester is applying for planning permission for: a) a single storey flat roof extension to the rear (north) with first floor bay window and terrace, b) attic conversion to provide a new bedroom at this level and conversion of 1 no. existing bedroom to study, providing a total of 3 no. bedrooms, c) construction of a new dormer at second floor level to the rear (north), d) provision of a new gate to a covered bike and bin storage area in the front garden (south). All with ancillary works to the existing 3-bed, 2-storey end-of-terrace dwelling at 9 Swanville Place, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06E2K1.

Planning permission for the conversion of the existing attic and construction of a new dormer window at second floor level to the rear (north) together with the provision of a new gate to a covered bike and bin storage area in the front garden (south) of the existing 3-bed, 2-storey end-of-terrace dwelling at 9 Swanville Place, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 E2K1.

RETENTION: Retention Planning Permission is being sought to retain and complete the following works (1) A dormer window to the rear section of existing roof and attic conversion of 23.3 sq.m (2) A single storey extension 15.2 sq m to the rear of the dwelling and internal alterations to living space and (3) Conversion of existing detached single storey garden shed 17.9 sq.m to a games room / studio and all associated works.

Permission to construct a detached 2-storey dwelling & associated works.

The development will consist of: (i) the demolition of all buildings on site (excluding original front (southern) facade of Nos. 201-203 Rathmines Road Lower and including sheds and outbuildings located on the western site boundary to rear of the site); (ii) the repair and refurbishment of the original front (southern) facade to Rathmines Road Lower; (iii) the erection of a building (three storey facing Rathmines Road Lower and four storey to the rear) comprising: (a) commercial cafe/ restaurant at lower ground/ground floor level, and (b) 3 no. residential apartments at first/second floor level including 1 no. studio apartment, 1 no. two-bedroom apartment and 1 no. three-bedroom apartment (each to be served by either a private courtyard or private balcony; (iv) the provision of new signage to serve the restaurant unit; and, (v) all ancillary works, including landscaping and SuDS drainage, necessary to facilitate the development.

Permission is sought for the change of use from a retail shop to restaurant at 191, Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6.