Planning precedent report

A) The demolition of an existing one-storey garage to the side and a one-storey return to the rear. B) The construction of a part one-storey part two storey extension to the rear and side. C) the construction of a dormer extension on the rear roof slope. D) Locating new rooflights on the front and side roof slopes. E) Widening the existing vehicular entrance to Sycamore Road. F) relocating the front entrance door and other amendments to front facade. G) The construction of a bin store in the front garden and other associated landscape works. H) All associated site site works and services.

Permission is being sought for

Permission for alterations and additions to an existing 2-storey semi-detached dwelling. The proposed development will comprise the demolition of an existing single storey and conservatory extension to the rear, together with the demolition of an existing 2-storey extension to the gable end of the original dwelling. The proposed works will include the construction of a new 2-storey & part single storey extension to the rear, the construction of a new single storey extension to the gable end incorporating a new side access to the rear garden, together with the conversion of the existing attic space, and modifications to the main entrance to the front elevation. The proposed works will also include the widening of the existing front entrance gates, and all ancillary site works, including connections to existing services.

Amy and Karl Kennedy intend to apply for permission for the development of an existing semi-detached dwelling at No.51 Sycamore Road, Mount Merrion, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 K8X7. The development will consist of the following principal elements: 1) Modification of the existing single-storey rear extension, including an additional area of 12.5 sq.m. 2) Construction of a first-floor bedroom extension with a pitched roof to the rear, over the single-storey rear extension. 3) Construction of a first-floor extension with a pitched roof to the side and rear, over the existing single-storey garage, including a dormer window to the front. 4) Conversion of the attic space, including the addition of dormer window to the rear and 7No. of velux windows. 5) Alterations to the internal layout, main roof, and elevations, along with all associated landscaping and ancillary works. 6) Modifications and widening of the existing vehicular entrance off Sycamore Road to being 3.5m in width.

Widening of the existing vehicular entrance from 2.8m to 3.2m while reinstating a new pier to match existing. The application includes the relocation of the front door from its current position on the right hand side to the existing bay at the centre of the front facade and installing a new window in the location of the original door with a raised cill as shown. It also includes a flat roof canopy with planters at the proposed front entrance door.

Permission to remove the existing rear extension (69.8sq.m) replaced with a new single storey extension (80.3sq.m) with green roof, rooflight, chimney permeable patio, planted boarders and boundaries. Modifications to the existing roof with south facing hipped gable, south facing gable window, new west facing rooflight and increased attic floor (3.875sq.m). Replacement of east facing windows at first floor and attic level. Works to include site works, drainage, external insulation modifications to the existing building to facilitate the works and to future proof the house.