GrantedAlterationsDecided 8 June 2021

53 Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4

Repair and maintenance works to a protected detached villa on Ailesbury Road.

2586/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 April 2021

Reference: 2586/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 14 April 2021

Summary

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The application seeks permission for extensive repair works to a protected detached villa. Works include slate roof repairs, replacement of modern roof finishes with traditional metal, installation of a new terrace roof with a glass balustrade, and facade cleaning and lime pointing.

Alterationsheritagerestorationroofing

Storeys: 4

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: full planning permission is sought for repair works to 53 ailesbury road, dublin 4; a part two part three storey over semi basement, detached villa type dwelling, ridge height circa 15.6 meters above ground level (protected structure reference 87 on the record of protected structures) as follows: - repair works to slate roofs including replacement of slate finish and flashings to all roof pitches on a like for like basis, traditional repairs to existing rainwater goods, dormer, rooflights etc; - replacement of modern roof finishes and ridges with new traditionally detailed metal; - replacement of roof finishes to central, flat roof area with new membrane roofing system with traditionally detailed metal to south end and fascia, new fall restraint system; - installation of new paved roof build up to existing first floor terrace roof with new frameless glass balustrade, installation of 2no. New cast iron rainwater pipes and hoppers; - light cleaning of granite facade elements to remove algae and built-up dirt deposits; - removal of cementitious pointing to 6no. Chimneys, new lime pointing to chimneys, localised repairs to lime pointing to facades elsewhere; - traditional repairs to all sliding sash windows replacement of 4no modern windows and 1no modern door with traditionally detailed timber windows/door; - installation of ballasted solar collectors to central flat roof area, mechanical upgrades including replacement of boilers and upgrade of thermal controls, retaining all pipework in place

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 September 2021.

Notified floor area: 1,413 m²

2 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
61 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€5,750,000	78 m
Mulcaire, 40a Ailesbury Rd, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€10,000,000	103 m
37 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Apr 2025	€5,200,000	125 m
29 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€1,500,000	165 m
29 Ailesbury Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin	Oct 2025	€2,000,000	165 m
39 Nutley Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€1,510,000	213 m
Apt 3, Nutley House, Nutley Rd Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€700,000	228 m
78 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€2,100,000	231 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 received14 April 2021
Decision due8 June 2021
Decision issued8 June 2021
Grant issued23 July 2021

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