Planning precedent report

Alterations/extensions to the existing two storey semi-detached house at 48 Gilford Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04 AC86, comprising demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and garage and construction of a new two storey rear extension, construction of a new two storey side extension with extended hipped roof, 4 no. new velux rooflights to the extended pitched roof, conversion of the enlarged attic with a new dormer to the rear, and associated site development including widening of the existing vehicular access.

1. Construction of a new 1-storey extension of 5.8 sq. metre area to the rear ground floor, additional to the works permitted by application Register Reference WEB1771/23, and 2. Relocation of one existing pier to the front entrance gates to create a vehicular access of 3 metres width.

1. Reconstruction and conversion of the existing garage to habitable space with a new window to replace the garage door; 2. Construction of a new addition to the 1st floor front above the garage to the north-west side; 3. Construction of a part 1-storey & part 2-storey addition to the rear of the existing house.

Permission to remove an external rear staircase and construct a glazed roof and associated works, over first floor rear terrace.

RETENTION: Apply for retention of permission for development at this site, 8 Sandymount Castle Drive, Sandymount, Dublin 4. The developments that require retention consist of a) the conversion the side garage to a bedroom b) a flat-roofed extension at ground floor level to the rear and c) a small flat-roofed bathroom extension at first floor level also to the rear, all to an existing two-storey terraced dwelling.

The development will consist of the removal of the front door/side screen & living room window and to relocate and replace the front door/ screen & living room window extended to align with the front face of the dwelling and to install 2 no. escape windows to the rear of the dwelling at first floor all together with the associated alterations to the internal layouts of the dwelling.