Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the construction of 1. A first floor extension to the side and rear of the existing semi-detached dwelling, 2. A dormer window to the rear and new roof light to the front of the existing roof and 3. All associated site works.

The development

The development will consist of alterations to approved plans (Reg Ref: FW18A/0118) comprising the modification of Block 3A accommodation from 3no. 1-bed units & 22no. 2-bedroom units to 33no. 1-bedroom units, an additional lift and 1no. community unit resulting in 8no. additional apartment units providing a total of 96 units. No changes are proposed to Block 3B, 3C & 3D with the exception of Block B apartment number sequence. Car park layout and ancillary accommodation has been revised to reflect Block 3A changes. In addition, ground floor changes have been made to the remainder of ground floor level to incorporate planning compliance items along with new fire safety certificate guidance to the permitted application in an effort to consolidate the ground floor so the building can be evaluated as a whole with the alterations to approved plans application. These changes include car/cycle parking arrangement, residential stores, car club spaces, EV spaces and additional lobby protection to stairs and residential stores on fire escape routes.

Retention permission is sought for retention for attic conversion for home office/storage use, also velux window to front roof for additional light over stairs and all associated site works.

Permission is sought for a development that will consist of change of use and conversion from Gym, Residents Lounge with Laundry Room and Concierge / Reception to 6 no. one bed apartments, all at ground floor level. The proposed units are all contained within the existing footprint permitted under planning permissions Reg Ref: FW18A/0112 & FW19A0049. Works will include modifications to the permitted façade at ground floor level and minor alterations to existing steps / landscaping to form private terraces, along with all associated site works. The development will contain 88 number apartments in total in lieu of 82 apartments previously permitted. AI Rcvd 13/01/2025

Flynn & O’Flaherty Construction intend to apply for planning permissio