Planning precedent report

Demolition of existing rear extensions and construction of new rear extension to ground floor and 5m2 extension to first floor level, internal alterations and all associated site works

The development will consist of the demolition of a small one storey return to the rear of the terraced property and its replacement with a new two-storey pitched roof extension with roof lights. General reconfiguration of interior layout and all associated site works.

Development consisting of the demolition of existing single storey extension and chimney to the rear return and the construction of a new single storey extension to the rear comprising kitchen, utility, dining and living room, new roof light and windows to existing return along with ancillary site works, at 3 Merrion View Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

Permission is sought for replacement of existing roof to create new two storey house with new roof, 2 storey side and rear extension, relocation of existing vehicular access, and associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of refurbishment works to an existing three storey dwelling house including the following works: (a) Repointing, repair and restoration of all existing brickwork and stonework and restoration of original sash windows and wrought iron handrails. (b) Repair and restoration works to existing main roof, fascia's and soffits to include re-slating with existing sound slates and new natural slates, replacement of non-original rooflight, renewal of central lead gutter valley, and works to chimneys including removal of non-original render and repair and re-pointing or re-rendering of chimney brickwork, flashings and flaunching's. (c) Repair/replacement of existing gutters, downpipes and soil and vent pipes. Provision of hygroscopic insulation to attic. (d) Removal of fibre cement tiles from mono-pitched porch roof and provision of standing seam zinc roof to same pitch. (e) Removal of cement render from west (side) and south (rear) elevations and re-rendering with lime render. Provision of a new timber French door with glass guarding to rear elevation. (f) Removal of existing lower ground floor level floor and installation of limecrete floor with under-floor heating. Removal of dry-lining from the inner face of the external lower ground floor walls, provision of (calcium silicate boards and (please remove this as we are just doing lime plaster) lime plaster where required. (g) Replacement of warped timber floors on upper ground floor level and pinning up of decorative plasterwork ceilings. Replacement of non-original stone and ceramic floor tiles. (h) Minor alterations to interior layout to include changing main bathroom to bedroom at landing level and provision of ensuite to first floor bedroom as well as refurbishment and replacement of non-original bathroom and kitchen fittings and finishes and general redecoration of interior surfaces. (i) upgrading of electrical and mechanical services to the entire house. (j) Landscaping works to the front and rear gardens including repairing and restoration of boundary iron railings and gates and stone pillars, the existing entrance gates to be motorized (k) associated conservation works, site works and ancillary works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of a 5m high by 18m long rebound ball wall adjacent to the existing sports pavilion and the works are situated in the curtilage of St. Michaels House (A Protected Structure)