32, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4
Demolition of a two-storey rear return to build a new two-storey rear extension with a new pedestrian gate.
2565/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 March 2019
- Reference
- 2565/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 March 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing two-storey rear return and chimney. A new two-storey extension will be constructed at the rear of the terraced house, alongside internal refurbishments and a new pedestrian gate to the rear lane.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission is sought for the demolition of an existing two storey rear return & chimney and the construction of a new 2-storey extension to the rear of an existing terraced house. The works will also include some internal refurbishment works and associated site works, including a new pedestrian gate to the rear laneway. At 32 grand canal street upper, dublin 4, d04 h3ao.
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
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Emerald Cottages, Dublin 4, D04 K8a0price excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €1,044,053 | 34 m |
| 10 Emerald Cottages, Grand Canal St Upper, Dublin 4 | Mar 2025 | €675,000 | 38 m |
| 46 Upper Grand Canal St, Dublin 4 | May 2025 | €1,338,000 | 45 m |
| 57 The Dickens, The Gasworks, Barrow St Dublin 4 | Jun 2026 | €445,000 | 68 m |
| 73 The Dickens, The Gasworks, Barrow Street | Feb 2025 | €410,000 | 68 m |
| 49 The Dickens, The Gas Works, South Lotts Rd Dublin 4 | Jun 2025 | €560,000 | 68 m |
| 1 Custom House Quay, The Quay, Wexford | Aug 2025 | €150,000 | 80 m |
| 8 William Bligh, The Gasworks, Barrow St Dublin 4 | Jun 2025 | €415,000 | 86 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 March 2019
- Decision due15 May 2019
- Decision issued15 May 2019
- Grant issued21 June 2019
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