Planning precedent report

PERMISSION demolition of an existing 9sqm extension to rear and construction of a 15sqm single storey flat roofed extension to rear with rooflight; a dormer window to rear, and one rooflight to front.

The development will consist of new two storey terraced one bedroomed townhouse and ancillary site works to replace an existing storage building.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development consists of changes to existing permission no. 3723/15 to include full brick facade of traditional brick & lime mortar, traditional style timber sash windows, natural stone slates and internal changes to layout including attic storage. The proposed development site is within the curtilage of a protected structure.

Planning permission is sought for works to include demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and garden shed and construction of new part-single-storey / part-two-storey rear extension, along with associated internal alterations and refurbishments, landscaping and site works.

The proposed development comprises the following: (i) construction of a 2 storey 1 bedroom mews dwelling. The dwelling is a 1-bed unit with living/kitchen/ dining room, bathroom, and storage at ground floor and 1 no. bedroom with ensuite and roof terrace at first floor. Pedestrian access to the development will be provided from Blessington Place via St. Joseph's Place; (ii) provision of private outdoor amenity space in the form of a rear garden and terrace which features a 1.8m obscure glazed screen at first floor level; and (iii) drainage, landscaping and all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The proposed development comprises the following: (1) change of use of vacant derelict structure (derelict sites register file no. DS1006) at no. 23 Blessington Street, to 1 no. one-bedroom apartment at basement floor level and 1 no. five bedroom dwelling over ground, first and second floor levels; (ii) internal alterations to facilitate the change of use. The residential units will be served by private amenity space in the form of a courtyard to the front and rear serving the 1 no. one-bedroom apartment at basement floor level and a rear private garden at ground floor level serving the 1no. five bedroom dwelling; (iii) elevational treatments comprising provision of painted sand/cement render finish, A-rated double glazed windows throughout, roof slates to match existing and removal of structural braces and remedial works to front elevation; (iv) excavation below street level on Blessington Street to reinstate former basement lightwell, courtyard and access including wrought iron railing and staircase to match no. 22 Blessington Street; (v) excavation to the rear below garden level to provide for rear private amenity space (5sq.m) for the proposed one-bedroom apartment and provision of a surrounding guard rail; (vi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.