Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for the extension of, and alterations to the existing two storey semi-detached dwelling. Proposed works include 2 no rear ground floor extensions (total additional GFA 22m2). Conversion of the existing attic into 30m2 bedroom suite complete with 2 no. dormer roof extensions - 1no. to rear (south) & 1no. to side (west), the creation of a new first floor terrace over an existing roof and associated access staircase, as well as thermal upgrade including external wall insulation and replacement fenestration and all associated external works to the rear garden.

Permission for development. The proposed development consists of 1.

Development will consist of: A change of roof type from hipped roof end to pitched roof end with extended gable wall at side elevation. Two roof windows to front roof. A dormer roof window to rear roof. A roof window to rear roof. A side window at gable end elevation. All for extended living accommodation of attic space.

Works to a single family dwelling house. Including a front single storey extension, conversion of existing garage, first floor extension over existing garage, demolition of existing concrete garden sheds. Rear single storey full width L-shaped extension, replacement windows & alterations to selected existing window opes, external insulation & widening of front vehicular entrance. Maintain connection to public sewerage & surface water and all associated site works.

Retention permission to widen the driveway (3.195M) and the relocation of the driveway entrance to access the public road.

Permission for a Strategic Housing Development The demolition of the existing Stradbrook House and adjoining surface car park, and the construction of: 108 No. Build-to-Rent residential senior living apartments (83 No. 1-bed apartments and 25 No. 2-bed apartments), with balconies / winter gardens provided for all units, across 2 No. blocks ranging between 3 to 7-storeys over basement with set back at sixth-floor level. The proposal also includes for 148 No. secure bicycle parking spaces, 55 No. underground car parking spaces, a two-way vehicular and cyclist entrance ramp, and bin storage, circulation areas and associated plant at basement level; a self-contained office unit, a residential staff management suite, resident’s facilities, residents’ communal amenity rooms, and residents’ communal open space, as well as 13 No. surface car parking spaces (incl. 1 No. accessible commercial car parking space and 12 No. car parking spaces for use by the adjoining creche (incl. 1 No. accessible)), 24 No. secure cycle spaces within separate bike store, separate bin store for office use, 30 No. short-term bicycle parking spaces, and 3 No. ESB substations at ground floor level; additional communal amenity rooms at first, second and third floor levels; roof gardens / terraces at third, fourth and sixth-floor levels; green roofs; and PV panels on third, fourth and sixth-floor roof-level; amendments to existing boundary wall to provide new vehicular and pedestrian entrances; provision of security gates; and associated site landscaping, boundary treatments, lighting and servicing, and all associated works above and below ground. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration specified in section 37(2)(b) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, notwithstanding that the proposed development materially contravenes the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 other than in relation to the zoning of the land. The application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of An Bord Pleanála and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the Applicant: - www.stradbrookroadshd.com