Planning precedent report

Renovations and extensions to the existing part single-storey, part two-storey, terraced house, comprising demolition & replacement of two-storey rear return and ancillary single-storey utility and sheds to the rear of the existing house, construction of a new part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension with 3no. rooflights, the partial alteration of the roof profile to the rear of the existing house, general modifications to create a wheelchair-accessible house including modification of front garden to provide new ramp access & bin storage, modification of levels to the new rear extension with new ramp access, installation of 1no. wheelchair lift in new rear extension from ground to first-floor level and associated modifications to the existing house including fenestration alterations, site development including 2no. landscaped courtyards and alteration of rear boundary wall to facilitate new accessible laneway access.

The development consists of demolition of the existing rear extension and construction of a new single storey rear extension, a new rear window opening on the first floor, two new roof lights to the existing roof, internal alterations and associated site works.

The development consists of combining two dwellings into one house and new window openings to ground floor level of eastern elevation.

The development consists of the construction of a one-and-a-half storey extension to the rear of the property.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development to 2 no. three storey over basement, mid-terrace buildings with 2/3 storey rear returns. The proposed development will consist of the following: The change of use from offices to residential at basement, ground, first and second floor level to provide a total of 8 no. one-bed apartments to be provided as follows; 38 Blessington Street - 4 no. one-bed apartments at basement, ground, first and second floor levels; 39 Blessington Street - 4 no. one-bed apartments at basement, ground, first and second floor levels; with associated internal and external amendments to accommodate same including; the infilling of existing interconnections between 38 and 39 in order to revert the properties back to their original independent function; Removal of rear basement window from no. 38 to provide for a doorway; replacement of front basement window to no. 39; Provision of utility rooms with return areas of no. 38 & 39; General restoration and refurbishment works to include; the restoration and repair of existing stairs and landings, the repairs of ceilings and walls, upgrade and repair of plumbing, electrical and heating services, and plaster works, including the removal of non-original partitions and openings, removal of external security window bars, provision of new internal layout; and the repair/upgrade of existing doors and windows and make-good structures as requires according to best conservation practice. Planning permission is also sought for the upgrading of the rear car parking area to provide permeable paving together with landscaping, bicycle parking spaces, refuse storage areas together with existing car parking spaces; and all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.

Cement render on parts of the front facade with painting work to be completed.