Planning precedent report

Permission for the garage conversion and alterations to the existing internal floor layout and all associated site works of existing semi-detached dwelling at no. 74 Dartmouth Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 AD81 which is located in the architectural conservation area (aca).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION PERMISSION: Retention permission is sought for various works to the property. Those works are: A. - Retention for the stripping of the render and repointing of the brickwork on the main façade. B. - Retention of an internal opening at lower ground floor level. C. - Retention of the reglazing of the windows in the main, and rear, facades. D. - Retention of the vehicular access/exit on Dartmouth Terrace at the rear of the property

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the remodelling of opes to rear and side of existing ground floor extension, installation of rooflight to rear existing ground floor extension, removal of walls to ground floor return, remodelling of internal partitions to first floor return, enlarging window ope to rear of second floor return, addition of internal partitions to create ensuite, installation of rooflight to hidden apex of roof and repointing of brickwork to the front.

RETENTION; PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the replacement of irreparable window sashes, installation of new kitchen on the first floor and en suite bathrooms in upper floor bedrooms, and associated upgrading works to the existing dwelling for single-family use at 31 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06TD25 ( a protected structures RPS ref. 6977)

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (RPS: 6968) site area 0.0221 ha. The development will consist of: (a) change of use from multiple units to single family use, (b) removal of 20th century partitions and stair at lower ground floor level and reinstatement of original features removed or modified during previous works, (c) removal of non-original sand and cement render to front and rear elevations and replacement with lime based breathable render to selected colour, (d) cleaning and repoining of brickwork to front, (e) restoration of original features including historically correct 2 over 2 pane timber sash windows, provision for energy upgrade of all windows to conservation approved thin double glazing, restoration of all existing sliding sash windows and surrounds and replacement where only required, (f) replacement of non-original lower ground floor entrance front door and provision of a new door in period style, (g) careful removal of a non-original two storey extension to the rear of the property to provide access to, (h) the construction of a new kitchen/dining & family room, single storey extension with private roof terrace above to the rear of the property at lower ground floor level, (i) provision for the lowering of one window cill to the rear at upper ground floor level to provide door access to private terrace, (j) provision for new upper ground floor extension with existing access from half landing with flat green sedum roof, (k) provision for one small dormer extension to the rear to provide improved habitable height space to existing half landing room come new master bathroom at second floor level, (l) the careful removal and lowering of the non-original concrete floor slab at lower ground floor level by approx. 370mm to provide 2.4M clear head height in main access corridor & kitchen with improved ventilation & light throughout, (m) reinstatement of third bedroom habitable space by the realignment of one stud partition at second floor level, (n) various landscaping in rear garden including raised planters, outdoor fireplace with chimney, single storey garden room with flat green sedum roof and pergola, (o) various landscaping to the front including disability access complaint steps - reuse of existing materials, (p) provision for two electric car charging points, (q) repair and refurbishment of surviving historic fabric within the main house including decorative plasterworks, joinery and staircase, (r) to include conservation of historic fabric, repair refurbishment, renovation, alterations and improvements to the existing buildings layouts, including all associated site works.

To re-build a two-storey one bedroom cottage on site of similar type cottage now demolished. This site is to the rear of a protected structure but not within the curtilage or ownership of the protected structure. This development was previously granted planning permission which has since lapsed.