15-17, Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4
Refurbishment of two existing houses and construction of two new townhouses.
2188/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 31 January 2020
- Reference
- 2188/20
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 31 January 2020
- Floor area
- 4 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the refurbishment and extension of two existing dwellings, including the demolition of later extensions. It also includes the construction of two new three-storey semi-detached townhouses over basement level.
- Residential units
- 4
- Storeys
- 3
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Permission for development on a c. 875 sq m site, which is located at nos. 15-17 sandymount avenue, dublin
- The development will consist of: the refurbishment and extension for 2 no. Existing dwellings, including the demolition of later extensions and related outbuildings, resulting in 1 no. Two-storey 4-bedroom dwelling (no
- And 1 no. Two-storey 3-bedroom dwelling (no
- (c. 382 sq m gfa); the construction of 2 new no. Semi-detached townhouses (3 storeys over basement level with third storeys setback) in the form of 1 no. 4-bedroom dwelling and 1 no. 3-bedroom dwelling (c. 475 sq m gfa (thereby giving a total overall gfa of 857 sq m); private amenity space in the form of ground level courtyard gardens and upper level balconies / terraces with privacy screens; minor physical improvement works to existing vehicular entrance and boundary wall at front of site. The development will also include surface car parking (4 no. Spaces in total); provision of green roofs for the purposes of drainage attenuation; bin stores; hard and soft landscaping; changes in level; boundary treatments; drainage works, pedestrian footpaths and lighting; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground level
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Sq 73, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Dec 2025 | €620,000 | 40 m |
| Apt 5 Shrewsbury Square, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Aug 2025 | €795,000 | 55 m |
| 13 Shrewsbury Square, Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4 | Aug 2025 | €802,500 | 55 m |
| 22 Shrewsbury Sq, Sandymount Ave, Ballsbridge | Apr 2025 | €810,000 | 55 m |
| 16 Shrewsbury Sq, Sandymount Ave, Dublin 4 | Feb 2025 | €865,000 | 55 m |
| 24 Shrewsbury Sq, Sandymount Ave, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 | Oct 2025 | €845,000 | 55 m |
| Flat 13, Adair, Sandymount Avenue | Dec 2025 | €432,000 | 72 m |
| 53 Shrewsbury Sq, Sandymount Ave, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 | Jul 2025 | €772,500 | 85 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 received31 January 2020
- Decision due26 March 2020
- Decision issued26 March 2020
- Grant issued7 October 2020
- Appeal submitted14 May 2020
- Appeal decided5 October 2020
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