Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for conversion of existing dilapidated building into an 82sqm two bedroom dwelling split level with lower ground storey set approx. 1.6m below finished ground level, and upper ground floor set approx. 1m above finished ground level, including landscaping and associated site works

Alterations to D21B/0563. A) Change of existing 2 bay windows to front of dwelling, from angled to square, with new hipped roof over and B) New canopy over front entrance and all associated site works.

Full permission for development. The proposed

The development will consist of the following: 1) Alterations and demolition to the rear, and side of the existing two storey semi-detached dwelling to facilitate proposed new extension. The western side of the front elevation will be demolished at ground floor level to provide for a further setback.; 2) The construction of a part one and part two storey extension to the rear and side of the existing dwelling, providing for an additional 30 sqm at ground floor level and 41 sqm at first floor level, resulting in a total gross floor area of 199 sq.m.; 3) Provision of 4 no. roof lights and solar panels at roof level; 4) Associated landscaping and ancillary works, including the provision of a new gated pedestrian entrance to Sandycove Road to the front of the dwelling, and provision of sliding gate to the existing vehicular entrance; 5) All associated and ancillary works.

The development consists of demolition of a derelict shed and construction of a single storey garden room of 62 sq metres in floor area, with all associated site works.

The change of use from part commercial (ancillary publlic house) and previous residential to guesthouse style accomodation. The demolition of existing internal walls and partitions and the demolition of the existing flat roof and external wall to the rear first floor annex, and the construction 4 no. guest house bedrooms at first floor totalling 126sqm, with new pitched zinc roof to existing rear annex, the demolition of the existing storage areas at ground and first floor level to the rear and the construction of a new storage and yard of 22.5sqm at ground floor level and an office of 12sqm at first floor level with new stairs access from the pub. Theses changes will decrease the gross internal floor area by 7.8sqm from 362.5sqm to 354.7sqm. Alterations to existing male and female toilets and universal access toilet at ground floor level and, the removal of existing stairs to first floor and construction of a new access corridor from the ground floor pub to the proposed rear beer garden, Demolition of existing brick pier and boundary wall to create new access for proposed beer garden of 12sqm exiting onto Albert Road Lower, with new decorative metal access gates. Construction of a new external stairs and gate with access from Albert Road Lower accesing the existing first floor terrace and proposed guest house bedrooms at first floor. The extension of the existing shop front along Albert Road Lower Facade with 1.2sqm of signage space. New painted metal railings and handrails to existing external first floor balcony, with all associated site works.