49, Cabra Road, Dublin 7
Retention permission for the demolition of a rear return and construction of a new two-storey rear return on a protected structure.
2115/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 29 January 2021
- Reference
- 2115/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 29 January 2021
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for works carried out at a protected structure. The works include the demolition of a pre-existing two-storey return and the construction of a new two-storey return to the rear of the original building.
- Storeys
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Official record
Development description
Retention:protected structure: works for which retention permission is sought include demolition of pre-existing 2-storey return and construction of new 2-storey return, all to rear of original building along with all associated landscaping and site works..
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Cabra Rd, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 | Apr 2025 | €1,350,000 | 81 m |
| 20 Cherrymount Park, Circular Rd North, Dublin 7 | Mar 2026 | €875,000 | 89 m |
| 82 Cabra Park, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 | Nov 2025 | €685,000 | 101 m |
| 41 Newgrange Rd, Cabra, Dublin 7 | May 2025 | €190,000 | 124 m |
| 92 Cabra Park, Dublin 7, Dublin | Apr 2025 | €740,000 | 125 m |
| Unit 1, 53 Cabra Park, Phibsboro | Jun 2025 | €1,260,000 | 128 m |
| 30 Charleville Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 9 | Jan 2025 | €775,000 | 134 m |
| 61 Dowth Ave, Cabra, Dublin 7 | Apr 2025 | €641,789 | 146 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 received29 January 2021
- Further information requested25 March 2021
- Further information received24 September 2021
- Decision due21 October 2021
- Decision issued21 October 2021
- Appeal submitted19 November 2021
- Appeal decided25 July 2022
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