Planning precedent report

Construction of a memorial garden for the internment of ashes after cremation including columbarium walls and associated site works within the curtilage of Rathfarnham Parish Church, a Protected Structure.

Retention Permission is sought for works not carried out as part of Planning Permission Reg. Ref: SD05A/0027. Consisting of the omission and non-construction of a rear facing dormer extension at second floor level that was permitted as part of this planning permission. (Protected Structure).

The development consists of alterations to the former boundary wall and pedestrian entrance to creating a new vehicular access / entrance 3.5m wide and additional side pedestrian entrance and permission to complete with the addition of gates and all associated alterations, siteworks and ancillary works

Change of use from retail to crèche and childcare facilities. Works to include the demolition of the existing single storey lean-to and the construction of a new single store extension to accommodate a new disable access w.c. and lobby.

Restoration/conservation of the existing dwelling house (a Protected Structure); change of use of the existing commercial unit at the rear/western aspect to a residential dwelling house, and the construction of a new commercial unit to the front/eastern aspect of the site. Re-location of existing front entrance gates and associated landscaping works.

Change of use from office to creche use of No. 17 and combining proposed creche with existing creche at No 16 (Reg Ref S95A/0124), alterations to facilitate a single operator including; Provision of two interconnecting doors in party wall between No. 16 and No. 17; Provision of universal accessible WC's to No. 17; Provision of new rear door to No. 17 and closure of existing side door; Removal of rear party boundary wall to provide one play area; Minor internal alterations, and all associated site works.