Planning precedent report

Permission for development. The development will consist of alteration and extension of existing dwelling as follows: 1. Demolish single storey kitchen extension at rear and remove chimney at garage 2. Minor changes and new shower room window to existing ground floor side (south) elevation 3. Garage conversion to study and shower room. 4. First floor bedroom extension over garage 5. Installation of 2 no. roof lights at the south side of existing roof 6. Construction of a part two storey, part single storey extension at rear and north side, with 8 no. roof lights 7. Widening of existing vehicular entrance and construction of new pier to match existing 8. All associated internal alterations, drainage, site, landscaping and ancillary works.

1) New extension to the front at 1st floor level over the existing garage conversion including alterations to front elevation and roof, 2) New projecting porch structure to the front at ground floor level, 3) New obscured glass window to rear elevation at 1st floor level, and 4) All associated site and landscape works.

Permission is sought for alterations and extensions

The proposed development consists of the change of use of the two storey units 1-3 from office to use as a funeral home. The proposal includes internal reconfigurations, new external front doors and new identification signage to the front of the building. It is proposed to add 3.3sq.m to the existing floor area of 461.4 sq.m. The existing vehicular access to the units will be retained from Leopardstown Avenue via the Leopardstown Inn car park as will the use of adjoining parking.

A) Retention Permission and b) Permission for development. Retention Permission (a) is sought for converted adjoining 16sqm single storey garage to side and front of property for use as study. Permission (b) is sought for conversion and extension of existing ground floor study to side and first floor above with cantilevered portion over side access path below to create 2-storey 'Granny Flat' annex with side entrance as parental living unit. Also for the partial demolition of the existing front garden wall and pillar, and relocation of pillar by 245mm to facilitate widening of vehicular access, and all ancillary works.

Permission for Retention of 1 no. newspaper storage unit to front.