Seeking permission for the construction of a detached bungalow to rear of previous family home, on-site wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, new vehicular entrance & all associated siteworks AI Received 26/02/2025 CAI received 02/04/25
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Rath Lane, The Rath, Swords, Co.Dublin
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The proposed development consists of the following: The demolition of the existing shed, the construction of a new 1 1/2 storey, 3 no. bedroom detached residential dwelling (c. 210 m2 GFA), and single storey garage ( c. 25 m2 GFA) with link to the east of the new house, new vehicular site entrance and access driveway together with 2 no. within curtilage car parking spaces to serve the proposed dwelling, the installation of new proprietary on-site Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development. Additional Information Received 27/05/2025 Clarification of Additional Information Received 09/09/2025
Permission for alterations and additions to the existing detached dwelling and include the following:-one/two storey extension to the rear of the house;- Porch enclosure to the front;- Internal alteration works;- External insulation to existing building;- New windows;- Removal of chimneys;- Redevelopment of existing gate;- New front garden fencing;- New boundary wall to the east side of the house;- Sliding gate to the west side of the house;- All with associated site development works.
The development will consist of the conversion of part of the existing attic storage space to habitable uses including as 2 No. bedrooms with associated uses for shower / toilet and storage etc. The development will also consist of modifications to the existing elevational treatments of the dwelling including the installation of a dormer type flat roofed window to the rear roof slope, ''Velux'' type roof windows to the front and rear roof slopes and, new windows in the side elevations at attic level.
New four bedroom detached bungalow to side of existing family home together with access from existing vehicular entrance with new waste water treatment unit and percolation area with associated site works.
Demolition of existing disused garage canopy,
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