GrantedRetentionDecided 16 April 2020

63, Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3

Retention of alterations to the front and rear elevations and minor second-floor layout changes of three units on Howth Road.

2225/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 7 February 2020

Reference: 2225/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Retention Permission
Received: 7 February 2020

Summary

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The application seeks retention permission for alterations to units 1, 2, and 3. These include changes to window sizes, a reduction in perforated brick sections, and minor layout changes to the second floor of units 1 and 2. A railing will also be added to the front boundary wall.

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Official record

Development description

Retention: these alterations consist of (a) changes to the front and rear elevations of units 1, 2 and 3, which include (i) changes to fenestration sizes and (ii) reduction of perforated brick sections. (b) minor alterations to the second floor of units 1 and 2 which include (i) reconfiguration of wc layout and second floor void over hallway. No increase in bedroom numbers or building footprint is being proposed. (iii) the addition of a railing to the front boundary wall and associated site works and landscaping/ancillary works necessary to facilitate amendments to the development.

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

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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 21 August 2018. A completion certificate was lodged on 9 December 2021.

Notified floor area: 275 m²

12 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
49 Charlemont Lane, Clontarf, Dublin 3price excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€658,590	67 m
51a Charlemont Lane, Clontarf, Dublin 3price excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€788,546	69 m
51 Charlemont Lane, Clontarf, Dublin 3price excludes VAT	Jul 2025	€788,546	69 m
49a Charlemont Lane, Clontarfprice excludes VAT	Jul 2025	€660,793	78 m
48 Hollybrook Grove, Clontarf, Dublin 3	Jun 2026	€656,000	85 m
74 Howth Rd, Clontarf, Dublin 3	Nov 2025	€1,675,000	98 m
47 Charlemont Lane, Clontarf, Dublin 3price excludes VAT	Apr 2025	€660,793	101 m
47a Charlemont Lane, Clontarf, Dublin 3price excludes VAT	Apr 2025	€660,793	101 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

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Application received7 February 2020
Decision due24 April 2020
Decision issued16 April 2020
Grant issued9 July 2020

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