Planning precedent report

Permission for construction of two storey extension to the side of existing

Retention permission is sought for first floor rear extension (9.0sq.m.) and for minor variations to external envelope and internal layout of previously approved planning permission ref. no. D18B/0529 of an existing detached house.

We, Mr. & Mrs. Shane & Claire Phelan, intend to apply for Planning Permission for the following works at 15 Drummartin Close, Goatstown, Dublin 14, D14 F389, an existing semi-detached four-bedroom single dwelling; (i) demolitions to parts of the existing house to facilitate the creation of a new extension, namely the removal of part of the mono-pitched roof to the side (north) & front (east), the removal of the flat roof section over the existing front extension / entry porch, the removal of part of the hipped roof slope to the side (north) of the existing main roof & a small section of the front (east) slope of the main roof, the removal of the existing first floor landing window to the side wall (north) of the house, demolition of part of the front (east) & side (north) walls of the existing house at first floor level, including the removal of the front facing smaller bedroom window; (ii) construction of a new single-storey extension at first floor level, over part of the footprint of the existing ground floor extension, to the front (east) & side (north) of the existing house, part of the new first floor extension to have a hipped pitched roof & part to the front to have a flat-roof, all to accommodate a new fifth bedroom & an extended Bedroom Three, the house on completion of the proposed works to have a total of five bedrooms; (iii) provision of one new roof window to the front (east) slope of the extended main roof, part in the existing section of the roof and part in the proposed new section.

The development will consist of; 1) Proposed Rear and side single storey extension 67.3 m2, including demolishing the existing single storey side and rear extension, erect new side and rear extension change the roof profile from hipped and flat roof to flat roof with 7 roof lights not exceeding 3m height, all finishes to match existing dwelling; 2) Erect a 18m2 Terrace with electrical awning (Not exceeding 3m) annex to the rear extension at GF level; 3) Erect a single storey detached 3.5 m2 Storage in the rear yard; 4) Enlargement of existing window openings and alterations to fenestration to provide improved proportions and appearance, in keeping with the adjoining property and streetscape change the existing uPvc windows to new triple glazed aluminium window, vindr VS or similar to client spec. min. U-Value 0.8 w/m2k; 5)Replace the front entrance door to aluminium window; 6) Erect new front door entrance to side of the house. 7) Improvement of overall house energy performance by installing new external insulation with a light-colored render finish, 8) Enlarge the front entrance gate from 2.1m to 3.6m, and with all associated works.

Permission is sought for additions and alterations to detached dwelling including modifications to interior and external walls and roofs; conversion of garage to form part of dwelling; construction of a single storey extension to rear & side including a roof light; new front entrance; conversion of attic to habitable space including dormer construction and rooflight to rear; PV panels to front roof; widening of vehicular entrance and all associated site works.

Permission for a new part single storey part two storey flat roof 81 sqm