Planning precedent report

Refurbishment, re-roofing and alterations to the existing Rathcoole House. The proposed use of the house is residential incorporating a glazed work-live unit at Main Street/ground level. The development includes the demolition of lean-to structure on the northeastern corner of the existing building; also includes the construction of 6 no. 3 storey, 4 bedroom semi-detached houses; associated car parking spaces and all ancillary site development works and services.

The development is comprised of a single storey extension to the rear, two storey extension to side, energy upgrade and modifications to existing structure and all ancillary works

The development will consist of sub division of the existing corner house site to allow for construction of a new two storey, 2 bed dwelling with existing access from the road off Beechwood Lawns for car parking, new boundary separation fence and walls, new landscaping, new bin storage, new exterior terrace and all associated ancillary works. The works also include demolition of two existing garden sheds to the existing site to make way for the new dwelling.

Subdivision of the existing corner house site to allow for construction of a new two storey dwelling with new access from the road off Beechwood Lawns for two car parking spaces, new boundary separation fence and walls, new landscaping, new bin storage, new exterior terrace and all associated ancillary works. The existing dwelling rear garden space will be altered as part of the works and shall include demolition of two existing garden sheds to make way for the new dwelling.

Replacement of an existing 15m telecommunications monopole support structure (overall height of 17.8 metres), previously granted by Ref. SD13A/0104) with a proposed new 15m telecommunications lattice tower (overall height of 17.8 metres) carrying the telecommunications equipment transferred from the existing structure and the addition of new telecommunications antennas, dishes and associated equipment, together with new ground level equipment cabinets and fencing; The site is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (RPS: 311 -Rathcoole Garda Station).

Back garden shed to be used as a hobby room which comes with 40mm fully insulated compasite walls and roof panels.