56, Pearse Square, Dublin 2
Restoration and extension of a three-storey protected terrace house in Pearse Square.
2356/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 February 2018
- Reference
- 2356/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 February 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe works include extensive internal and external restoration, structural strengthening, and damp treatments. It also involves the demolition of a rear return and the construction of a single-storey basement extension with a roof terrace.
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 181 m²
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure: planning permission for the restoration of dwelling at 56 pearse square, dublin 2, a three-storey terrace dwelling comprising a gross floor area of 161.5sqm and structure included on the dublin city council's record of protected structures (reference 6489). Planning permission sought for the following: internal and external restoration/alterations/modifications. Remedial works to timbers and plasterwork including treatments for damp and timber rot. Structural insertions and strengthening of existing fabric. Replacement windows and doors with traditional timber sash type. New electrical water/heating and gas services. Restoration/repair of brickwork and render facades. Restoration/repair to roofs, valley gutters and rainwater goods. Demolition of single storey return to rear of property. Construction of a single storey extension at basement level (rear garden level) comprising a garden reception room and bathroom, gross floor area 27.93sqm and roof terrace over to the rear of dwelling. The restored and extended dwelling will comprise a total floor area of 180.63sqm and include all associated site development works on a site of 0.0149ha, including drainage connections to existing dublin city council system.
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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Apt 12, Block 14, Gallery Quay Dublin 2 | Jun 2026 | €769,000 | 50 m |
| Apt 6, Block 12, Gallery Quay Pearse St | Jan 2026 | €455,000 | 71 m |
| Apt 16, Block 12, Gallery Quay Dublin 2 | Jul 2025 | €515,050 | 71 m |
| 10 Clarence Place Great, Macken St, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €610,000 | 92 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 received21 February 2018
- Further information requested17 April 2018
- Further information received27 July 2018
- Decision due23 August 2018
- Decision issued23 August 2018
- Grant issued28 September 2018
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