Planning precedent report

Damon McCaul (Headmaster) intends to apply for permission for development at Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, Dublin 6, D06 KF95. The development will consist of: the internal reconfiguration and full renovation of an existing 2 storey science block (c. 830 sq m) and the construction of a new 3 storey extension with a rooftop observatory (c. 1,431 sq m) all accommodating a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) facility, located to the north-east of the college. The extension will connect to the existing 2 storey science building to the south via a double-height atrium and to the existing Sandford Grove House (educational use) to the west via a new glazed walkway at second floor level. The development will also include: the removal of an external fire escape and associated minor works to the eastern facade of Sandford Grove House; works to the hard standing areas to the north and north-west of the college to provide a reconfigured and landscaped car parking area for 13 no. staff parking spaces (incl. 1 no. accessible space and 3 no. electric charging point), bus set-down spaces and bicycle parking; and the provision of a new ESB substation and switchroom (c. 25 sq m) located to the west of the college. The development will also comprise: hard and soft landscaping; piped infrastructure and ducting; drainage infrastructure; green roofs; changes in levels and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of renovation, alteration, conservation and extension works to existing three storey semi-detached period property, to include: (1) demolition of existing non-original single storey extension (50m2) to side, and construction of a new replacement single storey extension (58m2) to the side with roof lights / roof-glazing, (2) alterations to existing external walls and door/window opes of ground floor rear return and installation of new glazed patio doors to east elevation and new projecting timber bay window to south elevation, (3) alterations / reconfiguration of existing layout and internal partitions to ground & 1st floor return rooms, (4) formation of new door openings in existing internal walls at ground, first & second floor, (5) internal insulation/ thermal upgrade works to selected existing external walls and existing suspended timber floor, (6) replacement of existing defective roof finishes to domed roof turret, (7) re-slating of pitched roof and general repairs and conservation works to roof, chimneys, fascia's & rainwater goods; (8) installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to southern roof facade at rear, (9) facade conservation works including lime repointing and brickwork repairs, repair/replacement of existing external dash-render finishes and cleaning / conservation works to stonework, (10) upgrading and refurbishment works to existing timber casement windows, doors and external timberwork, (11) general refurbishment and conservation works to interior & exterior of existing period structure, (12) associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION:The works will consist of the demolition of a chimney and portion of roof. The construction of a single-storey extension at ground floor level, a dormer-type extension at second floor level with solar panels to the roof of the dormer extension, the insertion of a new circular window at second floor level and the construction of a bicycle shed. All works are to be located to the rear of the property. No parking spaces or significant trees will be affected.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for removal of a 3500mm wide section of granite plinth, railings and pedestrian gate to allow for a new vehicular entrance, provision of new sliding gate constructed using the existing railings and installation of charging point for an electric vehicle.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: Construction of a new single storey rear extension between the contemporary rear extension and the return of the main house, removal of non-original double doors and two windows to the rear courtyard allowing access to the proposed extension, drylining the external walls of the contemporary extension and the existing rear kitchen with Calsitherm, installation of a new roof light to the existing single storey lean-to roof at the rear, sealing up internal door to original kitchen and blocking up this opening, plumbing, electrical and decorative works to facilitate the development.

Change of Use and Development at this site. The Change of Use is from storage (north building), two disused residential units in poor condition (west building), and semi-derelict outbuildings (eastern side), to a primary school for children with additional needs. The development will be located within and extending beyond the courtyard of the disused buildings and outbuildings at the Lower House, Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, Dublin 6, D06 X8W3. The proposed development will comprise (a) the extension in area and in height, and the reconfiguring of the existing three storey pitched roof structure (area 139 sq.m) at the western boundary of the site which is extended by 1.9m in height and will have a revised total area of 328 sq.m; (b) the extension in area and in height, and the reconfiguring of the existing two storey pitched roof structure (area 134 sq.m) at the northern boundary which is extended by 1.51m in height and will have a revised total area of 148 sq.m; (c) the demolition of single storey outbuildings and WC block (area 56 sq.m) at the eastern side of the courtyard, and their replacement with a new two storey building 6.71m in height and 72 sq.m in area; (d) the construction of a new three storey, two storey and single storey covered walkway on the inner sides of the courtyard on its western, northern and eastern sides, connecting to one open staircase and one enclosed staircase and lift, to give access to all levels of the building; (e) the construction of a new single storey monopitch extension to the south-west (area 175 sq.m.) with a height of 6.25m reducing to 4.12m; (f) reconfiguring and extension of the existing single storey former cricket changing pavilion (area 87 sq.m extending to 112 sq.m); and (g) gates to the courtyard. Play space will be provided in the courtyard and within a defined area of the small walled garden to the east, shared with Gonzaga College. Gross internal floor area of the development (excluding open walkways) is 869 sq.m. The courtyard of buildings will contain 7 no. classrooms, each with an accessible WC, 4 no. quiet spaces; 2no. sensory rooms, library, multi-purpose room, associated administration offices and staff areas. Courtyard space and the walled garden to the east will contain play-space for the School. The development will also include 6 staff parking spaces including an accessible space, 8 bicycle spaces, external heat pumps & screen; the provision of a new turning space for school minibuses to the south-west; a vehicle passing space on the entrance drive; attenuation pond and ancillary site development works within the walled garden (shared with Gonzaga College).