GrantedExtensionDecided 5 March 2019

15, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4, D04 E6H6

Demolition of outbuildings and construction of a rear extension on a protected structure.

2040/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 11 January 2019

Reference: 2040/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 11 January 2019

Summary

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This project on a protected structure involves demolishing rear lean-to outbuildings and constructing a new single-storey rear extension. It also includes lowering the basement return floor level, internal layout alterations, roof repairs, window restoration, and facade repointing.

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Floor area: 16 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: planning permission for: demolition of lean-to outbuildings to rear. Remove non-original fittings and partitions on all floors. Construction of new single storey extension (16m2) to rear of the existing house. Reduce basement return floor level by 450mm to achieve a habitable room height (2.4m. ). Replace non-original concrete basement slab with new slab and floor finishes. Form new and enlarge openings in existing walls in basement and first floor. New partitions to upper return levels and first and second floor. Breathable dry-lining (calsitherm to basement walls and woodfibre elsewhere) internally with lime plaster finish to selected external walls without decorative plaster. Repairs to slate roof with replacements, where required, to match existing on a like for like basis. Repair and draught proof original timber sash windows and external doors including door case and fanlight. Re-pointing of leeson street brick facade and chimneys with lime mortar. Renewal of lime render where failed or poorly repaired. Replacement of mechanical and electrical services. Rationalise waste pipes and rain water pipe and replace with cast aluminium where damaged of pvc. Repair of lime plaster and decorative plaster internally. Remove non-original fire surrounds, relocate and repair original fire surrounds to principal rooms. Install new built in fittings. Redecoration of house on completion. Improve access to front basement area by removing one plinth stone and repairing existing gate in railings. Landscaping to the front and rear and associated site works.

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

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 19 June 2019.

Notified floor area: 325 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 1, 10 Upper Leeson St, Dublin 2	Mar 2025	€1,900,000	34 m
149 Upper Lesson St, Dublin 2, Dublin	Dec 2025	€500,000	72 m
51 Oak House, Mespil Estate, Sussex Rd	Oct 2025	€400,000	97 m
Apt 43, Maple House, Mespil Estate	Mar 2025	€510,000	107 m
7 Sussex Tce, Dublin 4	Jan 2025	€500,000	112 m
134 Sycamore House, Mespil House Flats, Dublin 4	Jun 2025	€487,850	132 m
120 Upper Leeson St, Dublin City	Jan 2026	€1,475,000	148 m
52 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2not full market price	Jun 2025	€350,000	152 m

Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.

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 received11 January 2019
Decision due7 March 2019
Decision issued5 March 2019
Grant issued10 April 2019

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