GrantedExtensionDecided 14 May 2019

2, Temple Gardens, Rathgar, Dublin 6

Renovation and extension of a protected house in Rathgar, including a new single-storey extension and a detached gym.

2028/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 8 January 2019

Reference: 2028/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 8 January 2019

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of a non-original extension and the construction of a new single-storey side and rear extension. Internal alterations will be made to the lower ground and first floors, alongside front garden parking revisions and a new detached gym in the rear garden.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for development consisting of extension and renovation of existing house. Works will include the demolition of existing non original single storey extension to the side and rear of existing house. Provision of new replacement single storey extension to side and rear incorporating new kitchen/dining/family room to rear with covered outdoor dining area, ancillary service areas including entrance boot room, wc, utility/laundry and den to side. Works to the existing house will include alterations to form playroom and reception wc at lower ground floor and reconfiguration of rooms at first floor level to provide new master bedroom with conversion of existing front bedroom to form new dressing area and ensuite together with the refitting of a new bathroom to replace existing ensuite. External works to include revised parking layout to front garden together with new hard landscaping and planting beds. The rear garden will be relandscaped with provision of new terrace and detached single storey gym/plant room and store along the western garden boundary. Works will also include repairs to all boundaries, repointing works to existing elevations, roof, window and chimney repairs where deemed necessary.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z2: Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas)RS

“To protect and/or improve the amenities of residential conservation areas.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Built & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 21 September 2020.

Notified floor area: 435 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
24 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€3,650,000	66 m
48 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€3,350,000	81 m
20 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€5,000,000	95 m
35 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2026	€1,950,000	132 m
11 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€3,575,000	171 m
20 Windsor Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€2,375,000	258 m
13 Moyne Court, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€765,000	276 m
30 Palmerston Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jul 2026	€3,350,000	278 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

Timeline

Application received8 January 2019
Further information requested4 March 2019
Further information received17 April 2019
Decision due14 May 2019
Decision issued14 May 2019
Grant issued19 September 2019
Appeal submitted13 June 2019
Appeal decided19 September 2019

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