Planning precedent report

The proposed development will consist of the refurbishment of the existing two-storey coach house building, including the raising of the roof level, three new rooflights to the front roofscape, modifications to window opes & new fenestration throughout, installation of solar panels to the rear (south facing) roofscape, formation of new rear patio space with stepped access from a new proposed pedestrian entrance gate addressing Cunningham Drive, internal modification works to accommodate a one-bed dwelling and all associated site works.

The proposed development will consist of a new single-storey front-facing side extension to replace an existing side extension to be demolished; a new single-storey side extension to the rear of the existing single-storey entrance lobby to allow level access; a new consolidated single storey rear-facing extension in place of existing sun room to be demolished; the introduction of 2 new sash windows to the front elevation addressing Cunningham Road; demolition of two existing chimney stacks; the formation of a new recessed vehicular entrance gate in place of the existing vehicular access gates addressing Cunningham Road; revised landscaping measures to the front garden to allow the formation of improved parking facilities; the introduction of a new pedestrian access gate to the rear garden addressing Cunningham Drive; the introduction of 3 new roof-lights to the roof of the existing dwelling; modification of some existing opes to the perimeter of the property to accommodate new window/door proposals; outbuildings to the rear garden and all associated site works.

The development will consist of a replacement extension and associated alterations including the following: (i) the reunification of the main house (Santa Maria) and its attendant Coach House into a single dwelling, requiring omission of condition 5 of D07A/1259, (ii) the removal and replacement of non-original single storey kitchen extension to the rear (37.00 sqm), (iii) the careful removal timber floor boards, tiled floor finishes, sanitaryware on ground and first floor, (iv) internal alterations including new wall opening between the existing kitchen and dining rooms, new internal lightweight partitions, and new external doors to the coach house, (v) general refurbishment of the existing house (604.00 sqm) including essential repairs as required to walls, floors, windows, facades and roofs, (vi) associated conservation works and ancillary works at Santa Maria, Cunningham Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. 1537) by Charlotte Abbott.

Alterations to the previously approved planning application Reg. Ref. D25A/0447/WEB. The proposed alterations consist of the addition of terraces to the rear at first floor level.

The renovation and extension of the existing three storey detached dwelling (two storey with attic accommodation) including; demolition of the existing single storey sunroom to the rear and the construction of extensions to the side, rear and front of the existing house to include terraces to the front at first floor level, conversion of the existing garage to domestic use, raising the level of the flat roof to the existing extensions to the side of the house, recladding and enlarging the existing dormers to the front of the house and the addition of new rooflights to the front and rear, alterations to all of the existing elevations to include the reconfiguration of all windows and doors, external insulation to all walls finished with both brick and render, reconfiguration of the internal layouts, repositioning and widening of the existing vehicular entrance, along with all associated landscaping (including revised site levels), boundary treatments, site services and all associated site works.

Permission is sought for development.