Planning precedent report

Internal and external alterations and a change of use to Bushy Park House (a protected structure - RPS Reference: 214) and to the existing basement extension (total gross floor area 1,781sq.m) from education/science and technology use (previously permitted under permission Reg. Ref. S99A/0664) to residential use. The proposed development will result in the provision of 17 apartments consisting of 8 no. 1 bed units and 9 no. 2 bed units. The proposed development involves internal and external alterations including the insertion of 5 new internal staircases from basement to ground floor, new internal partition walls, new external escape staircase at basement level, replacement of existing uPVC windows and doors with timber windows and doors to match the original, extension at attic level to form a new tank room (13sq.m), demolition of existing lift lobby to basement extension (3.9sq.m) and replacement with ground and basement lobbies enclosing the existing staircase from basement (21.8sq.m), 2 basement extensions (11sq.m and 17sq.m) into existing car park, demolition and replacement of existing non-original basement porch. 18 car parking spaces and 17 bicycle spaces will be allocated to the proposed residential development. Access to the development will be via the existing access to the Bushy Park Residential Development at Templeogue Road. The proposed development includes all associated site development, services and landscaping works.

Provision of an air supported sports dome with associated fan units, with internal lighting, drainage scheme, paths, electrical infrastructure and associated site works.

Demolition of existing lodge building (unoccupied) and associated garden shed, removal of trees (none removed from boundaries), and construction of new detached, single storey education centre (office and meeting accommodation) and associated site works, adjacent to the north-east boundary of Our Lady's School grounds. Proposed new education centre includes a pitched roof and northeast-facing enclosed courtyard, with new associated site planting. Proposed car parking for 10 cars (incl. 1 accessible) and 2 cycle spaces adjacent to proposed north-east elevations, with modifications to existing access road and pathway within the site to facilitate new parking area.

Construction of a single storey extension with associated rooflights to the rear of the existing two storey house; modification of the existing porch to the front of the house; addition of a new bay window to the rear first floor; removal of the existing secondary chimney together with all associated ancillary, landscaping and site works.

Demolition of existing chimney and single storey conservatory and kitchen extensions to the rear; construction of two storey extension to the front of the existing dwelling; construction of single storey flat roof extension to the rear with rooflights; construction of new first floor extension over the existing garage, with partial conversion of garage; conversion of existing hip roof to a gable roof; new dormer extension to existing attic; widen existing vehicular entrance to 3.5m and all associated site works.

Retention of roof canopy to front elevation, alterations to design from planning permission granted ref: no SD21B/O25, (Pitched roof to flat roof) also no commencement notice submitted, permission also sought for first floor extension over kitchen to rear to increase bedroom size and all associated site works.