GrantedExtensionDecided 10 July 2020

No. 55, Mountpleasant Avenue Lower, Dublin 6, D06 W017 (backing onto Fortescue Lane)

Demolition of rear extensions and construction of a new single-storey kitchen extension at a protected structure.

2700/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 May 2020

Reference: 2700/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 14 May 2020

Summary

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The project involves removing two non-original rear extensions and constructing a new single-storey kitchen and dining extension. It also includes extensive internal modifications, structural repairs, and conservation works to the main house.

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Floor area: 14 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: planning permission is sought for (i) removal of 2 non-original single-storey extensions (total 9.15m2) and excavation of floor slab of return and part of garden, to rear at ground floor level. (ii) removal of deflecting chimney, removal and rebuilding of rear wall to return with new window at first floor level. (iii) demolitions to allow construction of new 13.75m2 single storey open plan kitchen/dining extension to rear with w. C. And utility, with 2 no. Roof lights. (iv) widening of existing ope at ground floor to link extension to main dwelling and removal of non-original door and widening of opening to rear hall. (v) internal modifications including removal of non-original partitions, kitchen, bathroom removal of ceiling to bedroom of return and installation of slimline breathable dry-lining to external walls. (vi) construction of stud partition walls to create new bedroom and family bathroom to return and new bathroom to landing, all at first floor. (vii) essential restoration, conservation repair and refurbishment including to front railings/gate, repointing to external walls, decoration of front door, repair to sash windows to front/rear of main house and installation of heritage double glazing, reinstatement of cornicing to ceilings throughout. (viii) replacement of non-original slates to rear return with new natural slate, repairs to roof structure, coverings, flashings and rainwater goods. (ix) replacement of non-original windows to return with new timber hardwood sliding sash windows. Cills to first floor windows of return to be raised. (x) general upgrading to building services. (xi) landscaping to front and rear, suds drainage and all associated site development works.

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 9 November 2020.

Notified floor area: 135 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Lower Mount Pleasant Ave, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jul 2026	€1,150,000	61 m
5 Ontario Court, Lower Mount Pleasant Avenue, Ranleagh	May 2026	€1,050,000	91 m
44 Mountpleasant Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€625,500	120 m
8 Prospect Bay, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Dublin 3price excludes VAT	Jul 2025	€629,955	123 m
14 Bannaville, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jan 2026	€551,000	134 m
15 Bannaville, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€605,000	139 m
15 Charlemont Mall, Portobello, Dublin 2	May 2025	€800,000	140 m
30 Mountpleasant Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	May 2026	€1,200,000	153 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 received14 May 2020
Decision due17 July 2020
Decision issued10 July 2020
Grant issued26 August 2020

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