Planning precedent report

Permission for the removal of an existing aluminium conservatory and its replacement with a new sun room of matching dimensions at Kilcock House, Kilrock Road, Howth, Co Dublin, a Protected Structure RPS NO. 0598.

The proposed development will consist of modifications to the plans previously granted permission under Reg. Ref F19A/0405 (and on appeal under 307006-20). It includes (i) the addition of a setback third floor containing 1 no. 4 bedroom penthouse apartment with balcony; (ii) minor modifications, including rear and side extension to the second floor to accommodate 1 no. 2 bedroom and 1 no. 3 bedroom apartment; (iii) 2 no. additional car parking spaces, (iv) extension of permitted basement to accommodate storage and bicycle parking for residents; and (v) associated site, landscaping and engineering works to facilitate the development. The proposed addition will result in an increase of 1 no. apartment, such that the proposed scheme contains 9 no. apartments with a 4-storey building over basement. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

Development will consist of 1) Demolition of existing 3 storey dwelling house. 2) Construction of a new 3 storey over basement apartment development consisting of 8 no. 2 bedroom apartments. 3) New vehicular entrance, roads, footpaths, landscaping, services consisting of storm and foul water disposal, mains water supply and all associated site works. Add info received 7th February 2020.

Modifications to the plans previously granted permission under Reg. Ref. F19A/0405; ABP Ref. 307006-20 and include (i) The addition of a new set back third floor level containing 1 no. 4 bedroom penthouse apartment with balcony; (ii) changes to the previously permitted second floor layout to provide 1 no. 2-bedroom apartment and 1 no. 3-bedroom apartment in lieu of 2 no. 2- bedroom units previously permitted, (iii) Amendments to basement and circulation areas, (iv) 1 no. additional car parking space at surface level, (v) associated site, landscaping and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development will result in an increase of 1 no. apartment creating an overall 4-storey apartment building of 9 no. apartments.

Partial demolition of existing converted garage to side of house (9.4 sq.m); construction of a single storey extension to front of house (8.6 sq.m); construction of a single storey extension to rear of house (27.5 sq.m), alterations to front elevation including extension of the existing pitched roof over new extension; provision of external thermal insulation system with new timber cladding; provision of new rooflights and solar panels, alterations to existing levels at rear garden, widening of the existing vehicular entrance to 3.5m and associated works.

Demolition of the existing flat-roofed single-storey extension