GrantedApartmentsDecided 25 September 2020

Former Mount Argus Monastery, Mount Argus. Kimmage Road Lower, Dublin 6W

Conversion and extension of a former monastery courtyard to create 21 family accommodation units.

2559/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 March 2020

Reference: 2559/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 24 March 2020

Summary

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The development within the curtilage of a protected structure includes converting attic space into 9 units, building a new three-storey wing for 12 units, and adding a single-storey play space extension. Works also include vehicular access and landscaping.

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Residential units: 21
Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for development at the residential accommodation courtyard wings at the former mount argus monastery, mount argus, kimmage road lower, dublin 6w, within the curtilage of a protected structure (mount argus church). The development will consist of works to include:- - conversion of attic space to residential accommodation with dormer windows and rooflights added to the roof space in the north wing, accommodating 9 family accommodation units; - a new three-storey residential accommodation wing extending from the east corridor wing into the courtyard accommodating 12 family accommodation units; - a single-storey extension from the south wing into the courtyard to accommodate a recreation/play space structure; - vehicular access to existing car parking from mount argus avenue; - all associated site works, landscaping and services.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z15: Community and Social InfrastructureCI

“To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

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 24 March 2021. A completion certificate was lodged on 9 November 2023.

Notified floor area: 993 m²

4 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
5 Church Park Way, Mount Argus, Dublin 6w	Jul 2025	€631,321	77 m
9 Mt Argus Green, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6	Feb 2025	€866,000	78 m
4 Church Park Way, Mount Argus, Dublin 6w	Feb 2026	€565,000	83 m
14 Mount Argus Terrace, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6w	Sept 2025	€645,000	99 m
4 Mount Argus Park, Harolds Cross, Dublin	Apr 2026	€547,000	100 m
13 Church Park Dr, Mount Argus, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€595,000	103 m
8 Church Park Ave, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6w	Sept 2025	€742,000	109 m
3 Church Park Dr, Mount Argus, Dublin 6w	Sept 2025	€814,099	111 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 received24 March 2020
Further information requested8 July 2020
Further information received1 September 2020
Decision due28 September 2020
Decision issued25 September 2020
Grant issued5 March 2021
Appeal submitted23 October 2020
Appeal decided4 March 2021

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