Planning precedent report

Permission sought for amendments to previously permitted development, Plan Reg Ref D23A/0552, including retention of construction already carried out, at 6 Pakenham Road, Monkstown, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The amendments consist of (1) removal of structurally unstable 2 storey rear and side walls, (2) construction of new replacement 2 storey external walls in insulated concrete construction on the same footprint as those removed including 4no. circular headed flat niches in the rear wall and omission of brickwork to the Pakenham Road elevation, (3) provision of 6.5 sq. M flat roof extension at the rear northwest corner, (4) relocation of proposed excess surface water soakaway from the northeast to the southeast of the dwelling, (5) provision of hipped roof in lieu of pre-existing gable at western end of dwelling to match other end, (6) relocation of pre-existing window and addition of 1no. small window at the 1st floor west elevation, (7) blocking up existing entrance from Pakenham Road in granite walling, and including all related ancillary works.

Permission sought for alterations and extensions to existing dwelling comprising (1) demolition of existing single storey lean- to non original structures to front/ southwest elevation and construction of new enlarged curved single storey flat roof extension, (2) removal of 2 storey front/southwest facing wall and construction of replacement rendered wall circa 450mm higher with new windows in modified openings (3) removal of existing curved slated main roof chimney stacks/flue terminals and construction of replacement roof circa 450mm higher with natural slate finish. 3no. velux rooflights, photovoltaic panels and metal rainwater goods (4) formation of new openings an provision of new doors and windows at ground floor level on the northeast and west elevations, (5) re-opening of original pedestrian entrance from Pakenham Road and provision of new gate therein, (6) internal alterations including removal /reconfiguration of of internal walls, waterproofing and insulation (7) repair and repainting of the original 2 storey structure, (8) provision of all necessary services to facilitate the development including on site surface water attenuation/disposal.

Permission to demolish single storey side extension

Permission for development. The development will consist of: demolition of:

The retention of works to no.4 Grosvenor Terrace, RPS 719. Works comprised of: 1.The removal of existing PVC windows to both the front and rear elevations and their replacement with traditional timber Georgian-style sash windows. 2. The installation of a new ope between the main hallway and the front reception room, formed within an existing previously modified opening. 3. The installation of a new kitchen within the rear room, including the closure of two existing openings to the rear hallway, with the formation of one new opening.4. The demolition and removal of a non-original concrete block lean-to structure at the rear of the property. 5. Alterations to the existing basement layout, including the removal of non-original partitions and limited removal of original wall fabric, together with the installation of double doors opening onto the rear patio area. This also included a new kitchen arrangement to provide an improved basement layout. 6. Roof repairs.

A) Alterations to single-storey rear extension at lower ground level, to comprise: removal of external stair on south elevation and insertion of new window. The enlargerment of window to east elevation, enlargement of the glazed link (10 sq.m additional) with a new zinc roof; new external spiral stair linking the existing terrace with the lower courtyard to east side of the extension and b) The construction of a 45 sq.m single-storey, home office/studio space at end of garden and all associated site works.