GrantedExtensionDecided 30 August 2018

39, Mountpleasant Avenue Lower, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Demolition of an outhouse and construction of a basement extension and third-storey bathroom on a protected structure.

2473/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 9 March 2018

Reference: 2473/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 9 March 2018

Summary

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This application for a protected structure involves demolishing a rear outhouse and constructing a new single-storey basement extension with a glazed balcony. It also includes adding a third-storey bathroom to the existing return, internal wall removals, and kitchen modifications.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure; the development will consist of demolition of existing lean-to outhouse to rear, removal of existing steps and retaining wall to garden, construction of new single storey extension at basement level with glazed balcony over and steps to garden level, new terrace to rear garden and associated steps and retaining walls, removal of pitched roof and ceiling to existing two storey return and addition of third storey bathroom and associated drainage with new concrete side wall return. New window at basement level to two storey return at rear and alteration of existing door at entrance level to two storey return to form window and door, alteration of existing window at entrance level to rear of main house and replacement of window with double doors. Provision of new kitchen to existing rear room of main house at entrance level including alterations to fireplace to accommodate range and formation of new openings to front room and return. Provision of shower room and new window in front room at basement level, alteration and removal of window to backroom at basement level to provide opening to new extension, removal of internal walls and door and part of external wall including door to lower level of two storey return. Removal of part of existing window to staircase and alteration of opening to provide access to new bathroom, provision of ensuite bathroom in first floor rear bedroom with opening to front bedroom and all associated works including drainage. New insulated concrete floor slab to basement level and associated alterations to existing drainage runs. Replacement of entrance door to basement below staircase, repairs to existing granite steps to at front to entrance level, and repairs to existing railings and gates to front. Removal of existing roof lights to main roof over staircase with associated repairs and making good to roof.

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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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 7 January 2019.

Notified floor area: 185.5 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Prospect Bay, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Dublin 3price excludes VAT	Jul 2025	€629,955	37 m
7 Bessborough Parade, Dublin 6, Dublin	Feb 2025	€1,200,000	64 m
8 Lower Mount Pleasant Ave, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jul 2026	€1,150,000	69 m
5 Bessborough Parade, Rathmines, Dublin	May 2025	€1,075,000	69 m
44 Mountpleasant Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€625,500	86 m
20a Mountpleasant Ave Lwr, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€1,535,000	93 m
30 Mountpleasant Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	May 2026	€1,200,000	101 m
5 Ontario Court, Lower Mount Pleasant Avenue, Ranleagh	May 2026	€1,050,000	133 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 received9 March 2018
Further information requested1 August 2018
Further information received3 August 2018
Decision due30 August 2018
Decision issued30 August 2018
Grant issued9 October 2018

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