WithdrawnHousing estateDecided 18 October 2019

The former Chester Beatty Library, 20, Shrewsbury Road, Dublin 4

Minor modifications to a previously permitted scheme of seven three-storey over basement houses.

2435/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 7 March 2019

Reference: 2435/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 7 March 2019

Summary

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This application seeks permission for minor modifications to a previously permitted residential scheme of seven three-storey over basement dwellings. The changes include window alterations, dormer adjustments, and height increases to rear returns across multiple houses.

Housing estateamendmentresidentialmodifications

Residential units: 7
Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of minor modifications to existing permitted scheme (dcc ref. 3604/08ext) for the construction of 7 three storey over basement dwellings to include: house 1 - curved bay window changed to square; set back of dormer to roof line; size reduction of first floor window to rear elevation; reduction of height of first floor side projecting bay; lower ridge height increased to match main roof. House 2 - omission of 3 windows to ground & first floor; size reduction of second floor window to rear elevation; omission of rear clerestory window; dormer window added to front elevation to serve ensuite bathroom; single storey rear return increased in height by 750mm. House 3 - omission of roof light; omission of 3 windows to ground & first floor; size reduction of second floor window to rear elevation; omission of rear clerestory window; single storey rear return increased in height by 750mm. House 4 -omission of rear clerestory window; side return ridge height increase to match main roof; single storey rear return increased in height by 750mm. House 5 - omission of window to first floor rear elevation; single storey rear return increased in height by 750mm, material changed to brick, omission of rear clerestory window; window added to rear elevation. House 6 - change of door to window / window to door ground floor rear elevation. House 7 - omission of side clerestory window; set back of dormer to roof line; change of door to window ground floor rear elevation; conservation roof light added to side elevation. Ground floor window added to side elevation. Generally - omission of all side windows to dormers; south stone boundary wall increased to 2.6m high for a length of 43m to match existing; 2.9m high metal palisade fence to west boundary to be replaced with 2.6m high brick boundary wall.

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
2 Shrewsbury Gardens, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4price excludes VAT	Mar 2025	€2,555,066	17 m
6 Shrewsbury Gardens, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4price excludes VAT	Mar 2025	€3,964,758	32 m
78 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€2,100,000	163 m
Mulcaire, 40a Ailesbury Rd, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€10,000,000	226 m
Apartment 22, Simmonscourt Castle, Simmonscourt Road	Apr 2026	€530,000	230 m
2 Ailesbury Grove, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Apr 2025	€2,025,000	235 m
4 Main House, Simmonscourt Castle, Simmonscourt Road	Mar 2026	€1,300,000	262 m
28 Ailesbury Dr, Ballsbridge, Dublin	May 2026	€2,250,000	277 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 March 2019
Decision due1 May 2019
Decision issued18 October 2019

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