Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for a single storey extension to the front and part single/part two storey extension to the rear to increase the existing dwelling from a 3-bedroom house to a 4-bedroom house. All at 26 Castleknock Elms, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, Dublin 15, D15 TK53.

The demolition of existing detached garage and of a conservatory at the rear, the construction of a single storey extension of area 32sqm at the south western side of the existing dwelling comprising a tool store with a front entrance and a children's playroom, the construction of a second single storey extension of area 50sqm at the rear comprising contiguous kitchen, dining, and living areas, the construction of a porch adjoining the existing front entrance and the proposed store entrance, internal alterations to existing house to provide four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a utility room. Associated ground works, landscaping and tree management.

Retention permission is being sought for part of the development comprising the demolition of a front garden wall and removal of a grass verge, resurfaced in concrete, to form a wider driveway entrance from the street, as well as the repaving of the front driveway. Planning permission is being sought for the construction of a first floor extension of area 25 sq. at the south-west side of the house comprising a bedroom and bathroom.

The proposed works shall consist of an extension to the front, side and rear of existing dwelling at ground floor level, to provide a porch, WC & Office, Utility Room, Pantry and increased living accommodation, also an additional bedroom, ensuite and extended bedroom to the front and side of the existing house at first floor level. The combined floor area of the works is 75qm.

1 - Construction of a 2 storey rear extension incorporating a single storey section 2 - Construction of a 2 storey side extension 3 - Construction of a front porch 4 - Internal alterations to the existing dwelling 5 - The provision of new windows to the existing North Facing elevation of the dwelling house 6 - Removal of existing dwelling house chimney 7 - Retention of the existing domestic use shed 8 - All associated site works.

Extension to the front, side and rear of existing dwelling at ground floor level to provide a Porch, WC & Cloak Room, Utility Room, Pantry and increased living accommodation, also an additional bedroom to the side of the existing house at first floor level. The combined floor area of the works is 61.7m².