Planning precedent report

Attic conversion with rooflights to the front and rear elevations; new south facing window to the side elevation and all associated works.

Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new gable window, new access stairs and 3no. roof windows to the front. Construction of single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling comprising of Family Room.

Retention of a Velux window to the front roof area.

Modifications to the residential development permitted under Reg. Ref.: SD15A/0017 & ABP ref PL 06S.244732, which is currently under construction. The proposed modifications relate to permitted House No's 174-227 at the eastern section of the permitted development and consist of the following: Alterations to permitted unit no's 176-185 to provide a change of house type from 5 Type 2B and 5 Type 2A to 6 Type 1A and 6 Type 1B. The modifications result in the creation of 10 houses in two terraces and 2 semi-detached houses, in place of 10 semi-detached houses; Alterations to permitted unit no's 201-209 to provide for a change of house type from 1 Type 2C, 4 Type 2A and 4 Type 2B to 6 Type 1A and 6 Type 1B. The modifications result in the creation of 10 houses in two terraces and 2 semi-detached houses, in place of 8 semi-detached houses and 1 detached house; The above modifications result in the provision of 5 additional houses; Alterations to permitted unit no. 194 to provide for a change of house type from Type 4B to Type 1B; Alterations to the siting of permitted unit no's 174, 175, 186-193, 195-200 and 210-227 resulting in the revised location of the houses within these sites and associated modifications to the sizes of private gardens within this area of the site and associated modification to the car parking layout relating to permitted unit no's 174-227 to allow for an additional 26 spaces and 1 visitor space, increasing the total parking provision from 96 spaces to 123 spaces.

Alterations to permitted unit no's 164 - 171, 178, 182, 183 and 187 (12 three bedroom units) to provide for a change of house type from 4 Type 1BH, 4 Type 1B, 2 Type 1AH and 2 Type 1A to 4 Type FH, 4 Type F, 2 Type GH and 2 Type G (12 four bedroom units); associated modifications to the sizes of private gardens to permitted unit no's 162, 163, 179 - 181 and 184 - 186. Modifications relate to permitted unit no's. 162 - 171 and 178 - 187; development permitted under Reg. Ref. SD15A/0017 & ABP Ref. PL 06S.244732, as amended by Reg. Ref. SD17A/0434 which is currently under construction.

Modifications to Apartment Block B of the residential development permitted under Reg. Ref. SD15A/0017 and ABP Ref. PL 06S.244732, which is currently under construction. The proposed modifications relate to Apartment no.'s 282-311, at the western section of the permitted development and consist of the following: (i) the omission of 2 stair/lift cores and 2 entrance lobbies and the provision of 1 stair/lift core and entrance in the central section of the apartment block and associated internal changes involving the reconfiguration of the permitted layout for unit no's 282-311 (no change proposed to the permitted number of 1 and 2 beds); (ii) alterations to the permitted basement level, including a reduction in the GFA from 1158.8sq.m to 862sq.m, resulting in the reduction of parking provision from 30 spaces to 27 spaces and an increase in the cycle parking spaces from 28 spaces to 30 spaces; (iii) provision of 4 surface parking spaces at the front/eastern elevation. The total car parking provision for Apartment Block B increases by 1 space; (iv) elevational changes include modifications to the proposed entrance of the apartment scheme and provision of balconies from first to third level at the eastern elevation and adjustments to the fenestration at ground to third floor level of the western elevation. The proposed modifications result in a total net reduction of the permitted GFA from 4,069.7sq.m to 3767sq.m. The purpose of this application is to ensure compliance with the specific planning policy requirements of the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartment Guidelines for Planning Authorities as they relate to the permitted development on the site, pursuant to Section 34 (3A and 3B) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.