Planning precedent report

Permission for development consisting of restoration

The modification of an existing velux rooflight on the northern roof pitch, into a dormer roof window, together with localised making good works at Gortnadrew, 9 Alma Road, Monkstown, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 V4A3 (A Protected Structure). These works are an amendment to the previously approved application D24/0316.

Construction of a rear facing roof dormer window, enlarged rooflight and relocation of bathroom ensuite at attic level, together with provision of new en-suite fittings and associated services alterations. External works to include landscaping works and associated services to front driveway and side passage of house, reinstatement of brick screen wall and wrought iron side gate, selected roof, chimney, rainwater goods and parapet repairs and localised repointing of brickwork

We intend to apply for Retention Permission for development. The development consists of the following; 1. Retention of kitchen extension to the rear of property. 2. Retention of change of use of certain rooms from activities related to dental surgery (as per planning reference 85/537) in property to residential use.

The development consists of alterations to existing kitchenette extension and provision of new first floor extension directly above it, along with all associated site works. All proposed works are located to the rear of the existing dwelling. The existing dwelling is included on the record of protected structures.

Retention permission for development. The development consists of: The retention of 2 no. existing single storey outbuildings. (1) A shed to the rear of the existing house for use as study/gym. (2) A temporary external WC to the side of existing house which was erected due to safety concerns regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and the elderly residents who live in the existing house.