Planning precedent report

The proposed development will consist of modifications to, and extension of Dorn Hall to facilitate the reinstatement of the entire property as a single family dwelling house. Removals to main structure include: single storey extension to the entrance façade off Harbour Road (3 m2), removal of extension at ground floor into the former light well under the main entrance steps on the south east elevation (3 m2) and the partial demolition of a two storey wing to the northeastern gable end of the main house ground floor (9 m2), first floor (41 m2) and associated external terrace at first floor level. Total removals comprise (56 m2). The proposal also includes minor alterations to the original Dorn Hall comprising modifications to the existing entrance door to the northwestern facade. Additions include: 3 level split extension to the northwest with new entrance, bedroom, ensuite, utility, playroom, plant room, store and lift at ground floor level (lift extending to all floors) (71 m2) incorporating external stone walls of existing structure. New kitchen, dining, sitting room, pantry and wc at first floor level (89 m2) incorporating stone gable wall of existing structure, with terrace overlooking existing garden to the southeast. New sitting room, master bedroom, bathroom, lift & stairs access at second floor level (74 m2) located to the northeast. Total additions comprise (234 m2). A new terrace deck and single storey storage shed (8 m2), is also proposed at the northeastern end of the site at level +9.500. In addition, concealed solar panels are proposed to be located on the inner slopes of the original double pitched roof of Dorn Hall. The works will include the complete refurbishment and repair of the external and internal fabric of the retained original structure and the reversal of the multi-unit modifications made to the property in the mid 20th C. Proposed landscaping works are limited to removal and replanting of trees at the proposed location of the master bedroom suite at the upper level (+9.500) of the Dorn Hall site. The completed proposal will provide a single family dwelling of 605 m2 on a site of 0.24 hectares.

Richard and Edel Joyce seek permission for modifications to, and extension of Dorn Hall, 18 Harbour Road, Townparks, Skerries, Co Dublin, K34 PX05 to facilitate the reinstatement of the entire property as a single family dwelling house. Removals include: single storey extension to the entrance façade off Harbour Road (3m2), extension at ground floor into the former light well under the main entrance steps on the south east elevation (2.7m2) and a two storey wing to the northeastern gable end (84m2), comprising of 2 bedrooms, kitchen and WC at ground floor level and kitchen/ dining room and associated external terrace at first floor level. Total removals comprise 89.7m2 floor area. This proposal also includes minor alterations to the original house comprising modifications to the existing entrance door to the northwestern facade, and the relocation of an existing chimney stack to the northeastern gable of the original structure. Additions include: 3 level extension to the northeast with new bedroom and utility room at ground floor (66m2), new kitchen/ dining/ sitting room at 1 st floor level (94m2),and balcony overlooking the existing garden to the southeast, and a new sitting room/ work from home office with balcony, and master bedroom at 2 nd floor level (97m2). Total additions comprise 257m2 A new terrace deck and single storey storage shed (9m2), is also proposed at the northeastern end of the site at level +9.935 The works will include the complete refurbishment and repair of the external and internal fabric of the original structure and the reversal of the multi unit modifications made to the property in the mid 20 th C. Proposed landscaping works are limited to removal and replanting of trees at the proposed location of the master bedroom at the upper level (+9.935). The completed proposal will provide a single family dwelling of 593m2 on a site of 0.24 hectares.

The development will consist of: (1) Extension of and modifications to Mews 1 comprising erection of single storey extensions at ground floor level to the south elevation, provision of additional first floor bedroom within existing void space, increase floor area of existing first floor bedroom and provide access thereof to proposed external first floor balcony, install solar panels & 6 no. rooflights to existing roof, alterations to existing elevations & fenestration and ground & first floor layouts. (2) Extension of and modifications to Mews 2 comprising erection of part single storey and part two storey extension at ground and first floor levels to the south elevation, provision of mezzanine study within existing first floor void space, provision of first floor external balcony with privacy screen, install 5 no. rooflights to existing roof & solar panels to proposed flat roof, alterations to existing elevations & fenestration and ground & first floor layouts. (3) Demolition of existing single storey external store, widen existing vehicular entrance and all ancillary site works.

Partial demolition of the front and rear walls of existing dwelling and the construction of a new 2 storey extension with first floor terrace to the rear, new fenestration arrangement and dormer with a juliet balcony to the front and all associated site works.

Revise previously approved permission Reg. Ref: F21B/0208 for modified dormer and fenestration arrangement to front and side elevation.

A) replace hip roof on porch with new gable roof. b) replace pitched roof on garage with new flat roof. c) convert garage to habitable space. d) new bay windows with gable roof on north elevation. e) modification of fenestration on all elevations. f) new single-storey shed at northern boundary