GrantedExtensionDecided 18 August 2021

Somerset House (also known as High Cross), 40, Temple Road, Dartry, Dublin 6

Extensions and internal alterations to a protected structure, including a new passenger lift and demolition of a conservatory.

2627/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 April 2021

Reference: 2627/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 21 April 2021

Summary

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The project involves the part demolition of a courtyard wall and a rear conservatory to build multiple single-storey extensions. It also includes installing an external passenger lift shaft, replacing modern windows with original facsimiles, and carrying out extensive internal alterations.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of: part demolition of courtyard wall and construction of single-storey side-entrance extension to the east gable with a glazed roof; demolition of conservatory to the rear and construction of a single-storey extension with rooflight; construction of single-storey extension to west gable linked with new rear extension and incorporating a passenger lift and external shaft serving upper floors with new door openings at each upper level; new window at upper ground floor level at west gable at location of existing blind window; blocking up of existing windows and part removal of rear wall at lower ground floor to facilitate new extensions; replacement of modern windows to rear with facsimiles of original windows; removal of security bars to windows; removal of service lift linking lower and upper ground levels and associated repairs; blocking up of door opes and provision of new door opes to allow reinstatement of bottom of stair; new door opening between library and drawing room together with widening of passage to pre-existing modern extension and the sub-division of rear room to provide new guest wc, all at upper ground floor level; removal of non-original existing bathroom at first floor and reinstatement of existing floor level and wall enclosures together with new partitions to accommodate same; partitioning of 1st floor rooms to provide 2 no. En-suite bathrooms and dressing room; new door opening to accommodate dressing room; levelling of existing floor to rear bedroom at 1st floor level and the associated blocking up of window at half-landing level within non-original bathroom below to accommodate. Repair and re-slating works to roof, refurbishment of existing historic windows and shutters, upgrading of services; external platform lift to front; drainage, landscaping and associated works. 2 no. Decorative garden gazebos and a glass house to rear garden. Alterations to pre-existing modern extension including new internal stair, rooflights, new window to rear at upper ground level, revised internal accommodation and replacement doors to garage.

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

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 7 December 2021.

Notified floor area: 213.4 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
44 Templeville, 44 Temple Rd, Dartry Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€7,325,000	56 m
14 Temple Park, Dartry, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€915,000	66 m
1 Temple Park, Dartry, Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€1,505,000	113 m
Provincialate, Temple Park, Richmond Avenue South	Feb 2025	€1,500,000	123 m
48 Temple Rd, Dartry, Dublin 6	May 2026	€5,055,000	127 m
72 South Hill, Dartry, Dublin 6	Jan 2026	€2,000,000	128 m
13 Cremorne, Temple Park, Dartry	Mar 2026	€437,000	132 m
27 Temple Rd, Dartry, Dublin 6	Mar 2026	€6,000,000	136 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 received21 April 2021
Further information requested15 June 2021
Further information received22 July 2021
Decision due18 August 2021
Decision issued18 August 2021
Grant issued29 September 2021

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