Planning precedent report

Permission for a proposed single-storey extension to rere.

For the alteration and extension of the existing two storey semi-detached house at 50 St Margaret's Road, Malahide, comprising demolition of the existing single storey utility to the side, demolition of the existing chimney to the side, and construction of a new two storey extension to the side including extension of the existing hipped roof with an attic conversion with 5 no. velux rooflights, a new single storey extension to the rear, alteration of the existing front elevation fenestration & porch, with modifications to the existing internal layout and associated site development.

Planning Permission is sought for a development that consists of a renovation to the existing property including the demolition of the existing rear extension, construction of a new modern single storey extension to the rear of the property to create space for a new kitchen, dining, lounge and living area. The internal layout of the existing properties ground floor is to be reorganised to make space for a new bedroom, office, bathroom, utility and storage, also alterations to the first floor layout to create space for a walk in wardrobe and en-suite. The external works include new triple glazed windows and composite doors throughout and 150mm of external insulation finished in a sand/cement render to wrap the entire property Plus all associated site works.

Ground floor level: Proposed demolition of a rear single storey extension and the construction of a proposed single storey extension to rear, accommodating a revised kitchen/living/dining area along with proposed alterations to existing porch on the front elevation. Proposed opaque glazed window for a WC on the southern gable. First floor level: Proposed opaque windows on north, south and east facade. Second floor (attic level): Proposed additional roof lights. Site works: Proposed demolition of existing front stone wall and replacement with a metal railing along with associate site works.

The development will consist of the following; the demolition of an existing garage structure which includes a utility room to the side of the existing property at ground floor level, the demolition of an existing conservatory structure to the rear of the existing property at ground floor level, the partial demolition of the rear wall to the existing house at ground and first floor level, the construction of a 2 storey extension to the side of the existing property, the construction of a part 1 storey and part 2 storey extension to the rear of the existing property, the addition of an attic storeroom to the existing attic space and the addition of a velux rooflight to the rear pitch of the existing roof. As part of the proposed works the existing vehicular access to the front of the house, off Saint Margaret’s Road will be widened. Internal alterations and demolitions are also proposed to the existing house in conjunction with any associated site works.

Alterations to already approved development Reg. Ref. F17A/0760, compr