Planning precedent report

Works include the demolition of an existing single storey extension to the rear. The construction of a new single storey extension to the rear, three storey extension to the side and rear and alterations to the entrance gate. Internal alterations, refurbishment and decoration. No significant trees will be affected and existing parking spaces retained.

RETENTION: Permission at a 0.245 hectare / 0.607 acre site located at 'Abingdon' No. 1A St Albans Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4 D04 XOKO. The development comprises of a 2.7 metre high shed with wooden cladded panels and an aluminium entrance door at the mid western section of the site. The shed has a gross floor area of 12 square metres. The development includes the repositioning of permitted bedroom window on the south west facing elevation of 'Abingdon' to its west facing elevation to a permitted corridor (Approved in Reg. Ref. 3845/20). The permitted bedroom window was not built on the west facing elevation of 'Abingdon'. The corridor window has a height of 2.6 metres and a width of 1.6 metres.

The development comprises of the demolition of the existing dwelling known as ‘Abingdon’ and construction of a replacement single storey dwelling and ancillary single storey studio at the southern end of the rear garden. The proposed development includes all associated and ancillary works, including new boundary treatment, updated landscaping to the existing garden, all site services and civil works, reconfigured driveway to the north of the site for the parking of two vehicles and replacement of existing entrance gate.

The development will consist of A) partial demolition of the existing garage & single-storey extension to the rear & side of the existing dwelling; B) construction of a single storey extension to the rear & side of the existing dwelling; C) 5no. rooflights to new flat roofs to rear extension; D) minor alterations to existing rear elevation including provision to widen window at first floor of existing house; E) all associated site works & landscaping works.

A first floor extension to the side of their existing house with new pitched roof over incorporating rooflights to side and rear; amendments to the roof profile to the side and rear previously approved 5490/06 with the removal of existing slate roof with rooflights to the side replaced with flat rooflights over the kitchen and utility room and replacement of slate conical roof to the rear with flat roof over dining area; the increase in height of parapet to the southern boundary; new lead roof over existing ground floor bay window; and all associated site works

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:Permission development at 80 Park Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04 V3Y7 (A Protected Structure), on the corner of Park Avenue and Sydney Parade Avenue. The development will consist of the demolition of a non-original conservatory (15 sqm) to the side and a non-original part single storey (34.7 sqm) part two storey (64 sqm) extension to the rear and side and a non-original brick wall with arched doorway to the side, and the subsequent construction of a part single storey / part two storey extension (320 sqm) to the rear and side containing 3no. rooflights and photovoltaic roof panels and construction of a new meter box enclosure to the front garden. Modifications to the existing house; at ground floor level to include adjustment of opening in rear wall of the main house to new extension, modification of opes in rear wall of rear return to new extension, removal of internal walls of rear return, removal of north-west side wall of rear return to new extension including removal of non-original windows and doors to this side wall, widening of ope in south-east side wall of rear return to now extension including removal of modern casement window to this side wall, dropping of ground level in rear return, enlargement of ope and double doors between the main reception rooms, insertion of internal window ope into front reception room; at first floor level to include removal of modern window and modification of ope in rear wall of rear return to new extension, reconfiguration of partition walls in rear return, reinstatement of original window to existing bedroom 5, removal of modern window to existing wardrobe, removal of modern partition walls in main house to existing wardrobe, partial removal of wall between existing bedroom 1 and existing bathroom, insertion of new partition and new doorway into existing bedroom 2 and modification to doorways, modification of doorway to bedroom 3, repair & re-pointing works to brick facades, localised minor repair & restoration works to roofs and rendered facades, replacement of pvc rainwater goods with cast iron, refurbishment of original windows to include reglazing with acoustic slim double glazing, removal of modern paint to columns at front door, repair & restoration works to granite steps, cills and plinth and associated site and drainage works, all at no.80 Park Avenue (Protected Structure), a 2 storey semi-detached building.