Weekly Planning Lists

Article 27(2), Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

(a)  Under section 34 of the Act, the applications for permission may be granted permission, subject to or without conditions, or refused.

(b)  It is the responsibility of any person wishing to use the personal data on planning applications and decisions lists for direct marketing purposes to be satisfied that they may do so legitimately under the requirements of the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 taking account of the preferences outlined by applicants in their applications.

Article 31(g), Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

(a)  In deciding a planning application the planning authority, in accordance with section 34(3) of the Act, has had regard to submissions or observations received in accordance with these Regulations”

(b)  It is the responsibility of any person wishing to use the personal data on planning applications and decisions lists for direct marketing purposes to be satisfied that they may do so legitimately under the requirements of the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 taking account of the preferences outlined by applicants in their applications.

Qualified staff members are available by appointment to explain the content of current planning applications.

The service is being provided to assist members of the public and residents groups in understanding planning applications currently part of the planning process. The service is not intended to provide general planning advice or to assist in the drafting of submissions in relation to planning objections, observations and appeals.

All queries in relation to site specific planning guidance or pre-application discussion should be directed to the area planner, Planning Department, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8.

Please contact the relevant area office number below to make an appointment and to ensure that the relevant documentation will be made available on the day of your visit.

Meeting Location

South Central Area

South East Area

North West Area

North Central Area

2225200

2225127

2225727

222 8870

Crumlin Area Office

Contact Area Office for location

Finglas Area Office

Bunratty Area Office

i) Change of use at lower ground floor from residential to office use, together with internal partitioned layout;

ii) Alterations at lower ground floor level to comprise removal of non-original double glazed door and glazed side panels on the rear elevation of the main building, to allow reinstatement of original window ope comprising sliding sash window, stone cill and brickwork to cill level; alterations to non-original glazed screen to the interior of the building, at the division of the main building with the rear return, allowing the reinstatement of an original internal ope; installation of new fire-rated lobby within the rear return;

iii) Alterations at first floor level to comprise removal of non-original double glazed doors and ‘juliet balcony’ on the rear elevation of the main building to allow re-instatement of original projecting bay window; and

iv) All ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The development does not result in any change to the floor area or footprint of the building, nor any alterations to the front facade.

***Amendment to Week 37/17***

a) demolition of existing boiler shed and single storey return at ground level (rear), demolition of one no. redundant chimney stack (side), alterations of existing entrance archway to existing front elevation, and modifications to side elevation to provide a new rear access;

b) internal alterations to ground and first floor layout to facilitate new layout;

c) a new two storey extension to the side and a single storey extension to rear,

d) new windows and doors throughout,

e) Roof lights, landscaping and all ancillary works that may be associated with the development.

•Demolition of the existing side and rear single storey extensions.

•Construction of new single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling.

•New two storey extension to side of the existing dwelling including part single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling (forward of existing building line).

•All associated internal and external alterations, site, drainage and landscaping works.

•Alterations to the front boundary wall.

***Amendment to Week 37/17***

I plan to refurbish the existing 3rd floor apartment and mezzanine bathroom at the above property.  No structural works are planned.  No works will interfere with fabric of the building.  As detailed below, the works are a straightforward refresh of the existing apartment and bathrooms. Below is a room by room description of the refresh (photos previously submitted).

APARTMENT ENTRANCE

•           Remove existing stairs carpet and paint the stairs

•           Move the modern handrail from left wall and replace with bannisters to match existing banisters on right hand side

•           Add LED downlights to brighten stairwell

•           Make good walls, skirting and floorboards

•           Re-paint stairs, ceiling, door, walls and skirting

HALLWAY

•           Remove existing carpet  and fit wood laminate flooring

•           Add LED downlights in ceiling to brighten area

•           Re-paint bannisters, ceiling, walls and skirting

KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM

•           Repaint the existing kitchen wall cabinet egg shell white

•           Remove worn linoleum floor and carpet and fit wood laminate flooring

•           Install LED downlights to brighten area

•           Re-paint, ceiling, walls and skirting

BEDROOMS 1 AND 2

•           Remove old carpet and fit wood laminate flooring

•           Re-paint, ceiling, walls and skirting

1ST AND 2ND BATHROOMS

•           Replace existing bathroom suite with new

•           Replace existing tiles and linoleum floor with black and white floor tiles and white wall tiles

•           Install bathroom LED downlights to brighten area

•           Re-paint, ceiling, walls and skirting

INSULATION

Check attic roof insulation level: add natural insulation rolls (not foam) to increase insulation depth.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRIC

•           Electric radiators: Replace all existing electric heaters with new energy efficient radiators

o          Bathrooms:  Install 2x Electric towel rail – 1 in each bathroom, and replace existing ventilation fans with new fans

•           Replace old hot water cylinder with new energy efficient cylinder and expansion vessel.

The development comprises:

– Demolition of existing single storey twentieth century extensions to the rear and side of the property with an area of c.44 sq.metres.

– Construction of new single storey extension to the rear of the existing gate lodge with an area of c. 60 sq.m to accommodate new living/ kitchen/ dining area, bathroom and utility room.

– Internal refurbishment of the existing dwelling and necessary works to facilitate extension to the rear.

– The floor area of the existing dwelling will increase from 79 sq.metres to 95 sq.metres.

– The dwelling will be served by one car parking space with access from Orwell Road.

– The proposed development includes private open space (c. 140 sq.m) and all associated and ancillary works including hard and soft landscaping.

(i) at basement level – replacement of non-original double-glazed casement window to front elevation of Apartment No. 1;

(ii) to the existing single storey, over partial basement, rear return (shared utility room) – strip and re-slate natural slate roof; provide new cast iron gutter and downpipe;

(iii) at roof level – remove existing slate cladding and existing sand cement render to northern gable wall and re-render with lime based render; minor repairs to non-original artificial slates where required; new automatic opening vent/conservation rooflight on rear roof slope;

(iv) within front garden of the property – removal of existing non-original low wall to front and side of stair landing to basement level and replace with new 1000mm to 1100mm high wrought iron railing; trim existing non-original stepped concrete block wall to basement level and provide new 900mm high mild steel painted balustrade and new wall mounted handrail on opposite side of steps;

(v) within rear garden of the property – new 1100mm high mild steel railing and wall-mounted handrail to existing steps; repair and re-instate existing support to stair edge below.

Internal alterations will comprise

(a) new and upgraded fire-rated entrance and internal doors; removal/ replacement/ reconfiguration of non-original fire-rated stud partition walls to each of the 9 no. existing apartments, shared utility / commons areas and stair landing areas;

(b) removal of non-original inner door and partition wall in draught lobby at entrance level;

(c) replace non-original stairs between basement and entrance level; and

(d) at second floor level – removal of non-original closet and door in stair landing area and reinstate balustrade to match existing. The application includes all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The development does not result in any change to the floor area or footprint of the building.

– Removal of existing 3-storey return and steps to rear.

– Construction of a 2-storey extension to side accommodating a new shower wc at upper ground floor level and enclosed access stair to rear garden and 1 no. roof light to rear pitched slated roof.

– New structural opening to original side gable wall to accommodate access to same.

– New 2-storey and part 3-storey flat roofed extension to rear reinstating second floor level return as meeting room with roof light (13.1 sq.m), staff kitchen with roof light at upper ground floor level and extended medical office to lower ground floor (garden) level with roof light.

– New structural opening required at lower ground floor level removing 2 no. original windows (under existing bay window), retaining and reinstating original splayed opening surround detail.

– Ancillary site development works and new drainage works to foul and surface water including rainwater harvesting.

Total proposed extended area = 105.72 sq.m.

(a) Removal of; (i) Existing balustrade at first floor level. (ii) Existing glazed entrance and associated signage. (iii) Existing approach path and steps.

(b) Construction of; (i) New powder coated metal entrance canopy and balustrade to first floor level, with integrated signage. (ii) New approach path and bench.

(c) All associated landscaping and site works.

1. A new bay window to front reception room.

2. A general internal remodel and upgrade.

3 A new two storey rear flat roof extension to consist of a lounge, utility and dining room at ground floor and a bathroom and master bedroom with terrace at first floor.

4. The existing converted attic space to be used as a study and to incorporate 3 no. new roof lights to the front and 1 no. dormer window to serve the rear attic space to be used as a bedroom.

5. All drainage, structural and associated site works to be implemented.

***Amendment to Week 37/17***

***Amendment to Week 37/17***

***Amendment to Week 37/17***

***Amendment to Week 37/17***

a) the demolition of the existing 5 storey commercial building (total GFA of building to be demolished is c. 3290 sq.m)

b) the addition of one storey to the permitted development, resulting in the construction of 1 no. commercial building 5-7 storeys over basement level with pedestrian access from Shelbourne Road consisting of office space (c. 10,987 sq.m) at ground to sixth floor and 1 no. unit to be either retail or café (c. 230 sq.m) at ground floor level. There are terraces at 5th floor (c. 159.3 sq.m) and 6th floor (c. 353.9 sq.m) and screened external plant is located at 6th floor level.

Permission is also sought for all associated site development and landscaping works including improvements to adjacent public realm at Shelbourne Lane and Shelbourne Road; the provision, at basement level, of 26 no. car parking spaces, 96 no. bicycle spaces, bin store and plant, with vehicular ramp access from Shelbourne Lane.

***Amendment to Week 37/17***

***Amendment to Week 37/17***