Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for proposed alterations to

Change of use of the existing 250sqm commercial building, a former HSE premises, into a single 4-bedroom, 265sqm dwelling; additional floor area provided by flooring over first floor level void. Private open space to the rear to be enclosed by new timber fence panels, with sliding gate for vehicular access

Permission is sought for a development

The proposed development is a revision of D24A/0884 for a Change of use of the existing 250sqm commercial building, a former HSE premises, into a single 4-bedroom, 265sqm dwelling; additional floor area provided by flooring over the first floor level void. Private open space to the rear to be enclosed by new timber fence panels, with sliding gate for vehicular access. The development will consist of the removal of the rear section of roof and glazing, alterations to the rear elevation, construction of first floor extension within the footprint of the existing ground floor plan, new rooflights, elevational alterations and associated works associated with the items above.

Permission for development at a 235 sqm site. The development will consist of: Change of use at ground floor level from restaurant to credit union (Class 2, financial services where the services are provided principally to visiting members of the public) (181.8 sqm), and residential access (9 sqm); change of use at first floor level from restaurant to residential (173.7 sqm) to facilitate 2 no. one bedroom apartments (69.5 sqm and 67.7 sqm) and circulation space; the demolition of 7.3 sqm at second floor level, the change of use of the remaining floor area at second floor level from ancillary restaurant to residential use (49.9 sqm) and the extension of this level by 32.8 sqm to facilitate a two bedroom apartment (73.8 sqm) and circulation space; and a change of use at laneway access level from restaurant to bin and bicycle storage (21.3 sqm) with circulation spaces. The development also includes: a new shopfront to George`s Street Upper providing separate access to the credit union at street level and the residential units above; backlit fascia signage and a projecting sign; security shutter; internal residential courtyards at first floor level; screened balcony facing south-west at second floor level; plant; elevational changes; and all other associated site development works above and below ground.

Full permission for the change of use of existing vacant