Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for the demolition and alteration works. The property is an existing couch house within the curtilage area of No 12, Alma Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, a protected structure, RPS No: 407. Demolition works to comprise of removing a 2 storey stairwell access servicing the first floor & including a single storey conservatory to the west elevation. proposed works to include a new 2 storey green flat roof extension to the west elevation., comprising of a bedroom with new stairwell/circulation space at first floor. Internal modifications to existing first floor level comprising of upgrading to a master bedroom with en-suite and walk in wardrobe. Ground floor works to the west elevation comprising of stairwell to first flor including new circulation space. Internal modifications to the existing ground floor, comprising of a new utility and plant room and upgrading existing bedroom and bathroom. Ground floor works to the south elevation to include a single storey green flat roof extension comprising of an open plan kitchen, dining, living area with pantry along will all associated drainage, landscaping and site works. Also permission is sought to reinstate the existing pedestrian gate to Eaton Place to the east boundary wall.

Permission is sought for the demolition and alterations works. The property is an existing couch house within the curtilage area of No. 12 Alma Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, a protected structure, RPS No: 407. Demolition works to comprise of removing a 2 storey stairwell access servicing the first floor and including a single storey conservatory to the front. Proposed works to include a new 2 storey pitched roof extension to the front/west elevation, comprising of office space, walk in wardrobe, shower room and circulation space at first floor with a large rooflight over, including internal modification to existing first floor level comprising of upgrading to a master bedroom with en-suite and walk in wardrobe. Ground floor works to the front/west elevation comprising of utility room, a double height internal courtyard and circulation space with new access to first floor, including internal upgrading works to the existing ground floor spaces. Ground floor works to include a single storey pitched roof extension comprising of kitchen with a rooflight over dining space and living area to the side/south west elevation along with all associated drainage, landscaping and site works. Also permission is sought to reinstate the existing pedestrian gate to Eaton Place.

Permission is sought. The development consists

The development will consist of: The restoration and refurbishment of the existing semi-detached house. Ground floor works will include relocating kitchen and dining from rear return to entrance level. Internal alterations at ground floor level to include removal of selected doors and the reinstatement of former opening between relocated kitchen and dining room and the installation of folding doors. Works also include altering opes in rear return and to rear facade to allow for French doors to rear garden and closing the door ope to side garden. Selected non-original walls to be removed as part of the works. Mezzanine floor works include new ensuite and removal of door to boot room. First floor works include new fit out of existing family bathroom and removal of high-level glazed screen to adjoining bedroom. Works also include part removal of non-original wall to guest bedroom and the refurbishment of toilet (off landing). Alterations include the provision of new master ensuite accessed via new double doors from the master bedroom. Attic room works include replacement of the dormer window only. Ground floor joists to be insulated with approved breathable insulation from below (basement / cellar level). Externally, works will include new landscaping to gardens. Alterations to facilitate works will include internal refurbishment works including the upgrading and replacement of selected mechanical and electrical services and installation of underfloor heating (sitting above retained floor joists) to entrance level. Works will include the refurbishment / restoration of all historic windows / doors and sensitive repairs of all original joinery and decorative plasterwork, removal of perished render finish to external walls and replacement with lime plaster (painted, ruled and lined finish), installation of roof mounted solar panels and all associated site works.

Retention Permission is sought for the following: demolition of single storey lean-to extension to the rear and construction of a new single storey extension to the rear including 2 no. rooflights, new window to front elevation, widening of existing front boundary entrance wall, general upgrade works and internal modifications, landscaping and all associated site works.

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.