Planning precedent report

A) The demolition of the existing 2.9sq.m. single storey outbuilding structure to the rear of the property b) The construction of a ground floor extension to the rear, attic conversion and Dormer window at the pitch roof level of the main house to the rear. Resulting in a ground floor additional floor area of 39sq.m. and the attic floor level area of 22sq.m. c) Internal alterations, and d) All associated site & landscaping works The proposed works will result in an increase of floor area from 155sq.m to 216sq.m.

Permission for development on a c. 875 sq m site, which is located at nos. 15-17 Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4. The development will consist of: the refurbishment and extension for 2 no. existing dwellings, including the demolition of later extensions and related outbuildings, resulting in 1 no. two-storey 4-bedroom dwelling (No. 15) and 1 no. two-storey 3-bedroom dwelling (no. 17) (c. 382 sq m GFA); the construction of 2 new no. semi-detached townhouses (3 storeys over basement level with third storeys setback) in the form of 1 no. 4-bedroom dwelling and 1 no. 3-bedroom dwelling (c. 475 sq m GFA (thereby giving a total overall GFA of 857 sq m); private amenity space in the form of ground level courtyard gardens and upper level balconies / terraces with privacy screens; minor physical improvement works to existing vehicular entrance and boundary wall at front of site. The development will also include surface car parking (4 no. spaces in total); provision of green roofs for the purposes of drainage attenuation; bin stores; hard and soft landscaping; changes in level; boundary treatments; drainage works, pedestrian footpaths and lighting; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground level.

Permission for development on a c. 875 sq.m. site, which is located at nos. 15-17 Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4. The development will consist of: the demolition of the existing onsite dwellings and related outbuildings (measuring 355 sq.m., approximately); and the construction of an infill residential scheme comprising 3 to 5 storeys over basement level in a single residential block with roof-mounted solar panels (c. 2,318 sq.m. GFA). The third storey (partially) and fifth storey will be setback from Sandymount Avenue. The development will comprise 11 no. apartments including: 6 no. 2-bedroom units; 5 no. 3-bedroom units; private open space in the form of balconies/terraces (some with privacy screens) at each floor level (c. 208 sq.m. in total); communal amenity space in the form of ground level courtyard garden (c. 135 sq.m.); the creation of a new pedestrian entrance gate at Sandymount Avenue; piped infrastructure and ducting; ancillary apartment storage, sheltered surface cycle parking (10 no. spaces); storage room and plant room (at basement level); lightwells; lift shaft and stair core; hard and soft landscaping; changes in level; boundary treatments; drainage works; pedestrian footpaths and lighting; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground level. The development will utilise the existing basement car park associated with Shrewsbury Square (an adjoining residential development to the northeast and southeast) and the existing vehicular ramp for access and egress purposes. The development will also utilise some of the ancillary services associated with this development (Shrewsbury Square), including means of waste disposal and collection; and vehicular and pedestrian circulation areas.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For development consisting of the widening of the existing vehicular access point, partial removal of the front boundary wall and railings, repositioning of the gatepost, reinstatement of the railings, replacement of existing swing gates with a sliding gate, widening the extents of existing dished footpath, and all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of removal of part existing lime render to internal face of external walls and application of proprietary insulated lime render in its place and application of proprietary insulated lime render over contemporaneous render to original rear external wall and permission sought for provision of photovoltaic solar panels on existing roof and contemporaneous roof and associated services.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission sought for demolition of rear single storey pavilion extension and erection of single storey extension in its place, lowering of floor level in kitchen & rear extension, re-roofing of pitched roofs to original building, re-pointing and repairs to existing chimneys, enlarging existing en-suite to master bedroom, formation of door opening between master bedroom and proposed dressing room, removal of en-suite in rear 1st floor 1996-1997 extension, removal of gallery floor from existing stairs, alterations to internal layouts to existing 1996-1997 side extension, replacement of 1996-1997 'aluclad' windows and uPVC double glazed window to rear and sides, replacement of mechanical and electrical services through and associated minor repairs and full repairs and decoration throughout. Aso retention permission is sought for retention of existing velux roof windows on roofs to original house.