Planning precedent report

Development consists of retention of 200mm external wall insulation and render finish to front first floor facade.

Permission is sought for the partial demolition and reconfiguration of the eixsting front entarcne porch and constrcuiton of a new 1st floor raer extension, and all assocaited works to the existing dwelling house.

Minor alterations to the front façade and a porch extension to the front, which includes a re-oriented staircase and home office space.The site is in an Architectural Conservation area)

Permission for the replacement of the existing UPVC windows with conservation type traditional timber frame sash windows in the original schoolhouse located in an Architectural Conservation Area.

Permission for development consisting of: Demolition of 2 no. non-original, vacant single storey buildings and concrete plinth (C.503.5 sqm) on eastern side of site to be replaced by a 3 storey over basement building with roof garden, partial demolition (C.740 sqm) of 3 no. vacant, partly original tram shed buildings at the north-west of the site and the reconstruction in that location of the tram shed form with a raised roof profile, demolition (c.36 sqm), reconstruction and extension of cottage in western corner; and the overall construction of a mixed use development ranging in height from 1 to 3 storeys (over basement) plus roof pavilion and garden, comprising cultural (c.311sq.m), retail (c.94 sqm or c.562 sqm if the north-west ground floor unit is occupied as retail space with off sales), cafe bar (c.127sq.m); office (c.594.5 sqm), health centre (c.700.5 sqm over two floors) and bar/restaurant uses (c.287.5 sqm or c.755.5 sqm if the north-west ground floor unit is occupied as a restaurant with bar space). At basement level, the development will comprise a plantroom and cultural space. At ground floor level, the development will comprise a public plaza with seating; 3 no. retail kiosks (c.21.5sq.m in total); a community notice board with steel canopy; a single storey cafe bar unit within the cottage walls being retained with a new glazed extension on.' western elevation; a unit to be either retail with off sales or restaurant with bar use (c.468 sqm); a cultural venue (c. 311 sqm); office lobby (c. 68.5 sqm) and a retail unit (c.94 sqm). At first floor level, a total of c.594 sqm of flexible office space will be provided and health centre space (c.378.5 sqm) all accessed via lift from ground floor lobby or via external stairs from ground to first floor terrace. At second floor level, the health centre space is continued (c.322 sqm) and at third floor level a bar/restaurant (c.287.5 sqm) with external garden area will be provided, with customer access via direct lift from ground floor. 72 no. bicycle parking spaces and a bin store (C.30 sqm) will be provided at ground floor level. The development will be accessed via the existing gates and piers at Castle Street, which will be re-furbished and retained in the development. Service access will be provided via the existing access off Castle Street and via the laneway off Castle Street. The original granite setts and tram lines will be lifted and relaid in their existing layout. The associated site and infrastructural works include provision for water services; foul and surface water drainage and connections; attenuation proposals; all landscaping works; new lighting proposals; green roofs; boundary treatment; and electrical plant areas at basement, ground, first floor and roof level. The site is located within the Dalkey Architectural Conservation Area and contains Tram Lines (Protected Structure RPS No. 1463) and Gates and Entrance Piers (Protected Structure RPS No. 1471).

Proposed demolition of existing garden storage shed and construction of new garden recreation room to rear garden and all associated site works.