Planning precedent report

The construction of a single-storey extension to the front and a part single-part two-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, together with revisions to the scale and rearward projection of the rear extension, new windows to the west side elevation, rooflights to the main roof, demolition of the east chimney, widening of the front vehicular entrance, and all associated site works.

Construction of a single-storey extension to the front at ground level and a two-storey extension to the full width of the rear of the house, the insertion of windows to the west side elevation at ground and first floor level, rooflights to the main roof, demolition of the east chimney, and widening of the front vehicular entrance, together with all associated site works.

(i) The construction of a new open entrance porch to the front façade; (ii) the installation of a rooflight above the stairwell on the front roof slope at attic level; (iii) the construction of a contemporary pressed metal-clad dormer window to the rear roof slope at attic level to accommodate habitable rooms; and (iv) all associated site and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The development will consist of demolition of an existing 28m² single-story rear extension, to facilitate construction of a new two-story, 78m² extension. The new extension will accommodate a kitchen and bedroom (with ensuite) on ground floor, covering a total area of 66m². On the first floor there will be a children’s bedroom with a floor area of 12m².

The development will consist of: The demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings known as the ‘Old Farm’ and the construction of 114 no. residential units comprising of 100 no. apartments and 14 no. houses (74 no. 1-bed and 40 no. 2-bed units) to form an Assisted Living Accommodation/Retirement Homes development, solely for persons 65 and over, consistent with the definitions of Assisted Living/Retirement Homes and Sustainable Neighbourhood Infrastructure Zoning Objective and Specific Local Objective attached to the site. Block A will range 2-3 storeys in height and will provide 12 no. apartments. (Supporting amenities located on ground floor include a prayer room, communal area and library). Blocks B, C and D will range 2-3 storeys in height and will provide 7 no. apartments each. (Blocks A-D are situated along the west of the site). Block E will be 5 storeys in height and will provide 19 no. apartments. (Supporting communal residential amenities at ground floor include a communal social room with Barista bar, library and reading room, gym area, small cinema, pre kitchen area, indoor and outdoor café for residents and their visitors, consulting rooms for medical, wellness and personal supports, and administration/reception area with staff facilities). Block F will be 3 storeys in height and will provide 24 no. apartments. Block G will be 5 storeys in height and will provide 24 no. apartments. (Blocks E-G are situated in the lower walled garden and are organised around a central communal courtyard with resident facilities). The proposed 14 no. houses will range in height from 1.5-2 storeys. These are situated along the east of the site. The residential development is organised outside and around the upper walled garden which contains the protected Glasshouse (Protected Structure RPS. 2100) which will not be altered other than maintenance and will continue its existing horticultural use. The upper walled garden will be organised to contain open lawn, a sensory garden, reflective orchard, beehives and a food production garden and will contain an outdoor community cafe space served from a 12 sqm cafe structure at the north east corner. The proposal will include the removal of sections of brick/stone walls from the lower walled garden and new openings and pathways through the upper walled garden for access. Pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular access will be from the existing entrance from Lower Kilmacud Road. Existing access to Sophie Barat Residence and ‘nun’s walk’ shall be retained and maintained. The layout is served by 20kmph residential streets and a network of paths. Car parking for 76 no. cars (12 no. EV, 4 no. accessible, 2 no. community car share spaces) and 147 no. bicycle spaces (33 no. short-stay and 114 no. long-stay) are located throughout the site at surface level. Site servicing (including ESB substations), plant areas, PV panels, site lighting, bin stores, balconies/terraces, reprofiling, landscaping, tree planting & transplanting and SUDS measures are incorporated and integrated into the proposed development. The LRD application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.mountanvillelrd.ie

Permission for the following works: (i) the demolition of an existing single-storey detached structure at the rear (eastern end) of the rear garden; (ii) construction of a new detached single-storey flat-roofed building at the rear (eastern-end) of the rear garden for use as a Garden Room / Home Office / Gym. etc., ancillary to the use of the main dwelling house; and (iii) all required siteworks, services & landscaping to facilitate the proposed development. All at 85 Mount Anville Wood, Mount Merrion, Dublin 14, D14 W583, an existing detached two-storey four-bedroom single dwelling.