Planning precedent report

Construction of proposed dormer extensions to roof of existing dwelling at side (West) and rear (South), ancillary internal alterations and widening of existing vehicular access from 2.69m to 3m clear.

Proposed development will consist of: Change of use of the ground floor unit from Retail (shop) to Beauty / Grooming services and Retail (shop); Associated illuminated signage to the front facade.

The development will consist of a single-storey extension to rear including 3 no. rooflights; new dormer window and rooflight at attic level to rear; new first floor extension with rooflight over existing single-storey to side; and new single-storey enclosed porch extension to front and including all related drainage and site works

The development will consist of the refurbishment of an existing bungalow, including the demolition of the existing conservatory to side, extension of existing dwelling to side and rear, conversion of internal garage to part of dwelling, 3 no. skylights, reconfiguration of internal layout to provide 3 no. bedrooms, 3 no. bathrooms, new sunroom and a covered patio, widening of vehicular entrance, new hard landscaping and all associated site works.

Permission is sought for change of use from class 1 retail use to class 2 use (beauty salon including nail salon use), illuminated signage to front and projecting sign and associated internal alterations.

RETENTION: The development consists of the retention of alterations to the area between the three-storey building on the site('Block A') and Vernon Avenue approved under Register Reference 2528/14 (An Bord Pleanála Reference PL29N.243918) and as amended under Register Reference: 2918/16 comprising the redesign of the area to provide an external seating area for the coffee shop in front of the block; a pedestrian path in front of the block; a public seating area; 4 no. car parking spaces for the 4 no. two bed duplex apartments on the first and second floors of 'Block A'; and all other site development works associated with the proposed development including paving and landscaping.