Planning precedent report

Planning Permission, at 29 Clare Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 P7W1, for a two storey extension to the rear and side of the existing semi-detached dwelling, comprising of additional living space to the ground floor with a new bedroom and en suite to the first floor. It is proposed to adapt the existing hipped roof of the dwelling to form a traditional gable end in order to increase the available South/West facing profile in order to accommodate the future installation of solar panels. The works will involve the relocation of the existing staircase and the provision of a sub-25 sqm garden room to the rear containing a shed, hobby room and WC (which falls under exempt development) together with all associated and necessary internal alterations, modifications and site works.

Planning Permission for the relocation and widening of existing vehicular access at the front of her home at 29 Clare Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 P7W1. The works are proposed to provide for the relocation of the existing vehicular access (off-street parking) to a central position, away from an existing lamp post which hampers current access. It is proposed that the access is widened from approx. 2.4M to 3M to reflect present day vehicle widths, general accessibility and traffic safety, and to mitigate against the restricted manoeuvrability imposed by the narrowness of the street. The works propose the removal of the existing front boundary fence and plinth kerb to be replaced with new painted metal railings to the same height together with localised dishing of existing pavement to enable access and all associated landscaping and site works

Planning Permission for the widening of an existing vehicular access gate at the front of 25-27 Clare Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 TY76. The works are proposed to provide for the widening of the existing vehicular access gate (off-street parking), specifically servicing No. 25, from approx. 2.5M to 3M in width in order to reflect present day vehicle widths, general accessibility and traffic safety, and to mitigate against the restricted manoeuvrability imposed by the narrowness of the street. The works also propose the introduction of an adjacent pedestrian gate, 800mm wide for general access. The Proposal includes for the replacement of the existing 'hard stand' driveway surface with a permeable finish in line with Dublin City Council's SUDS policy. Both the pedestrian gate and the new vehicular access gate will open inwards and will be formed of a black painted metal finish to the same height of existing railings. The works will include for localised dishing of existing pavement to enable access and all associated landscaping and site works. Dished pavement works to be a minimum of 2.5M from trunk of existing tree on public path, as indicated on the drawings.

Planning permission is sought for alterations to the existing front boundary treatment to provide new vehicular entrances and onsite car parking within the curtilage of the existing sites and associated site works.

The development will consist of part single storey, part 2 storey extension to the front side and rear of the existing dwelling comprising: (i) partial demolition of single storey extension to rear, (ii) new lean-to roof over existing garage, (iii) single storey extension to rear with flat roof over and rooflights, (iv) 2 storey extension to front, side and rear with apex roof over and rooflights, (v) widening of existing vehicular entrance fronting onto Clare Road with internal alterations and all associated landscaping, boundary treatment and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Demolition of the existing Kitchen to the rear and Garage to the side.Construction of a single storey extension with flat roof, to the side and rear, comprising Study, Bathroom, Utility, and Kitchen, Creation of a new opening at first floor level in the gable, to allow for the installation of a new timber sliding sash window at that level. Installation of rooflights in the extension. Related internal and external alterations.