Planning precedent report

Dublin City Council: Permission is sought by Somerton House Ltd. for the extension and Change of Use on first and attic second floor levels at The Barn House, 44/45 Dolphins Barn, D08 KR44. Permission to include: a 15 sqm extension to first-floor annex plus 68sqm habitable attic accommodation at 2nd floor level. The Change of Use of existing 1st floor level Function Room and 1 bedroom apartment to Tourist Hostel use providing 21 bedspaces in 8no. ensuite bedrooms at first and second floor (attic) levels with associated internal alterations at ground and basement levels providing hostel reception, toilets and kitchen services. Permit associated alterations to facades including the demolition of 4no. chimneys, to provide new shop-front with signage to North-West façade, a 16sqm balcony with bifold door sets at ground floor level and oriel window at 1st floor level to South facade overlooking the Grand Canal, dormer windows and rooflights to North West, South and South East roof slopes. To realign and extend external staircase at rear to first floor level and for all associated site works, landscaping and services.

The development will consist of construction of a new two storey extension to rear of existing house. Works include some refurbishment of interiors & sundry other minor works.

RETENTION & PERMISSION: The proposed development will consist of: roof plant, an access hatch and associated safety equipment, all at roof level of the forecourt building. Retention permission is sought for development consisting of: revisions to the previously permitted site layout (under Reg. Ref. 3429/17) including the provision of 4 No. additional car parking spaces and the omission of a car wash facility; a solid fuel store (c.13sqm); a parcel collection kiosk; plant at ground level (to the north of and external to the forecourt building); a vent at roof level; and all associated services above and below ground.

The development will consist of the alteration of the front boundary wall, widening the pedestrian access to create a new vehicular access from Dolphin Road, with a new parking area at the front garden.

The development will consist of: Installation of 6no. windows at first floor level to the South West elevation of an existing building and associated site development works.

Permission to install a 5.25m x 1.1m x 2.3m (LxWxH) above ground natural gas pressure reduction cabinet with all ancillary services and associated site works.