22 Garville Avenue, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06Y1E8

What’s proposed

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (Record No.3149). The development will consist of: The proposed renovation and extension works at this site of 0.1008 ha. Including the following: (1) Reinstating the property as a single-family home from current multi-occupant rental accommodation usage. (2) the removal of 20th century partitions and reinstatement of original features and room layouts removed or modified during previous conversion works. (3) the removal of non-original sand and cement render to front and rear elevations and replacement with lime based breathable render to selected colour. (4) cleaning and repointing of brickwork (5) the restoration of original features including historically correct 6 over 6 pane timber sash windows at upper ground floor level, provision for energy upgrade of all windows to conservation approved thin double glazing, restoration of all existing sliding sash windows and surrounds and replacement where only required. (6) the widening of the lower ground floor entrance front door opening and the provision of a new door with side-lights. (7) the partial demolition of the previously altered rear wall to side return and the careful removal of an existing non original small outbuilding to the rear and non-original two storey extension rear return to the rear of the property to provide access to: (8) The construction of a new Kitchen/ Dining & Family room, single storey extension with a flat green sedum roof to the rear of the property at lower ground floor level with a glazed double height space connecting to upper ground floor level (9) provision for a glazed gallery link to the rear of the property at upper ground floor level, connecting an existing inner room bedroom to the main circulation space. (10) including the lowering of one window cill to side return to provide door access to the existing bedroom. (11) The careful removal and lowering of the non-original concrete floor slab at lower ground floor level by approx. 525mm to provide 2.4M clear head height in main access corridor. (12) the lowering of window opening in the rear return to match original house levels. (13) provisions for widening of existing opening to rear return at lower ground floor level and provision for new bedroom door access to upper ground floor level. (14) provision for 3 x roof light and 1 x solar panel to rear roof. (15) general landscaping to the rear garden including rebuilding part east boundary wall to align with rear boundary. (16) provision for a recessed single storey garden room with green sedum flat roof and pergola area to the rear boundary. (17) general landscaping to the front including new steps and disability access compliant access ramp to lower ground floor level with opening up works to the underside of the entrance steps allowing light and access. (18) The widening of the existing pedestrian gate from 1m to 3.6 m wide to provide vehicle access and parking. (19) provision for two electric car charging points. (20) To include conservation of historic fabric and finishes, upgrading services of the house, alterations and improvements to the existing building layouts, including all associated site works