Planning precedent report

Retention permission for development at this site. Retention permission for a single storey masonry constructed extension to the rear of the existing dwelling.

Permission is sought. The works consist of reducing the driveway entrance width from 3.9m to 3.5m and dishing of the existing path to cater for 3.5m wide driveway entrance including works to 2 number service covers and all associated works.

Permission for development. The development will consist of

Permission is sought for the construction of 42 no. residential units, comprising of (i) 8 no. three-bed terraced two-storey dwelling houses (with shared gated pedestrian access to rear) having rooflights and PV panels to front sloped roof; and (ii) 2 no. three-storey apartment blocks (having PV panels to front sloped roof) consisting of 16 no. three-bed duplex apartments, 12 no. two-bed apartments and 6 no. one-bed apartments. Access is proposed via a new road connection between Loughlinstown Wood and Cois Cualann involving the removal of a portion of existing wall and pedestrian gate at north western end of Cois Cualann where it adjoins the application site. The development also includes private amenity space for all dwelling units; in-curtilage and shared surface car parking spaces; bin stores; bicycle parking; removal of existing planting to northern boundary; new hard and soft landscaping including tree planting, hedgerows and a replacement public pedestrian footpath connecting Loughlinstown Wood and Cois Cualann; boundary treatments including a painted metal railing along the southern edge of the new roadway; SuDS drainage; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Demolish the single storey sunroom at the rear of the existing house & for construction of a 2 storey extension to the side, ground floor flat roof extension to the rear, a ground floor porch extension to the front & attic conversion with 2 No. dormer windows to the rear along with a roof light to the front & all associated works.

Conversion of the attic to a bedroom and bathroom with velux type rooflights to the front and rear elevations, a new gable window including all associated site works.