GrantedExtensionDecided 12 March 2020

4, Kenilworth Square North, Dublin 6

Renovation, alteration, and extension of a three-storey period house to convert it back into a single family home.

2092/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 January 2020

Reference: 2092/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 22 January 2020

Summary

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This protected structure will undergo renovation and extension works to convert it back into a single-family dwelling. Works include demolishing a rear extension, constructing a new single-storey rear extension, installing solar panels, and general conservation works.

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Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of renovation, alteration, conservation and extension works to existing three storey semi-detached period property, to include: (1) conversion of the property back into a single facility dwelling-house; (2) demolition of existing modern single storey extension (77m2) to rear and external steel staircase to side; (3) removal of existing non-original partition walls to first floor and basement floor to reinstate original room layouts; (4) formation of new openings in existing walls and alterations to existing internal layout of basement floor; (5) insertion of new window to side elevation at ground floor level; (6) new conservation type velux roof-light to central roof valley over stairwell; (7) installation of replacement photo-voltaic (pv) solar panels to southern roof facades; (8) construction of a new single storey extension (22m2) to the rear; (9) new external staircase and balcony access - with 1.8m high privacy screen - to link ground floor living rooms with rear garden and replacement of existing sash window with french doors to rear; (10) general refurbishment and conservation works to interiors of existing period structure; (11) lime repointing and brickwork repairs to front facade and cleaning / conservation works to stonework; (12) repair/replacement of existing external lime-render finishes, with new insulating cork-lime external render; (13) re-slating and roof repairs; (14) conservation and refurbishment works to existing timber sash windows, front door and entrance portico; (15) associated site drainage, landscaping and site improvement 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 2 November 2020.

Notified floor area: 358 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
4 Leinster Road West, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Feb 2026	€1,650,000	113 m
Caorthann, 16 Kenilworth Lane West, Rathgar Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€750,000	120 m
Apt.1, 23 Effra Road, Rathmines	Aug 2025	€733,333	124 m
1-15 18-54 Kenilworth Square, 348 Harolds Cross, Dublin 6price excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€23,117,632	135 m
79 Bushes Lane, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€850,000	151 m
Broomfield, 15 Kenilworth Lane, Rathgar	May 2025	€871,000	189 m
24 Kenilworth Sq Nrth Apt 1, Rathgar, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€1,225,000	194 m
Apt 1, 74 Kenilworth Square East, Rathgar	Mar 2026	€1,160,000	197 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 received22 January 2020
Decision due16 March 2020
Decision issued12 March 2020
Grant issued22 June 2020

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