Planning precedent report

The development consists of the following: Conversion of existing attic space to new bedroom and en-suite with dormer window and roof light to the rear of the property and 1no. rooflight to the front elevation, and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.

Permission is sought for the subdivision of the existing property of (0.054 hectares) into two plots, 43 & 43A at 43 Cherrygarth. Application includes for (1) Substantial demolition but retention of critical structural elements of the existing house in the construction of a two storey attached house (221sqm) on 43 Cherrygarth (0.0281 hectares) (2) The construction of a two-storey attached house (208sqm) on 43A Cherrygarth (0.0259 hectares) (3) Alteration of the existing vehicular access to the existing vehicular access to the existing house on 43 Cherrygarth. (4) The formation of a new vehicular access to the proposed house on 43A Cherrygarth and (5) Any ancillary contingent works.

Permission for a single storey extension to the front and side including the conversion of the existing garage to habitable use, a single storey shed/plantroom to the side, a single storey extension to the rear, to bring the front entrance door & side screens forward to the front wall and provision of a canopy over, alterations to door and window openings and new render with selected colour paint finish to the external envelope, a shed in the rear garden, widening of the existing vehicular entrance and dishing of the footpath and all associated site development works above and below ground.

Apply for Retention Permission for development within the grounds of Thornhill Oaks, and Thornhill House, a Protected Structure (RPS. 936). The development consists of the retention of an following: (i) Omission of railings to perimeter of central green; (ii) Omission of 4no. x pedestrian gates to the central green; (iii) Omission of hedge to perimeter of the central green; (iv) Omission of pedestrian crossing to the road on the southern side of the central green; (v) Addition of a low metal fence to centre/side of new hedge boundaries to rear gardens of Thornhill House & Houses 60 - 64 (inclusive); (vi) Provision of a pedestrian gate to the rendered blockwork wall to the southern boundary of the rear garden of House 64; (vii) Relocation of water feature from side boundary wall of House No. 64 to inner face of wall to communal courtyard serving Houses 60 to 64.

Oak View Property Developments Limited, intend to apply for Retention Permission for development within the grounds of Thornhill Oaks, Cherrygarth, Mount Merrion, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. The development consists of the Retention of an external flight, (2.2 metres wide), of stone steps, (consisting of 10 no. x ambulant steps), providing pedestrian access, located at the southern gable of the existing Apartment block. Retention is also sought of a second flight (1.8 metres wide) of external stone steps, which also provides pedestrian access to Thornhill Oaks. This flight (consisting of a total of 6 no. x ambulant steps) is located west of the existing car ramp entrance to the Apartment block.

Permission for development on a site of c. 1.39 ha.