49, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4
Demolition of a side extension, construction of a new two-storey extension, retention of a rear extension, and installation of solar panels.
2705/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 10 April 2018
- Reference
- 2705/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 10 April 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to demolish an existing single-storey side extension and build a new two-storey extension to both sides of the house. It also seeks to retain an existing 29 sq.m rear extension, carry out internal alterations, and install solar panels on the rear roof.
- Floor area
- 29 m²
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Official record
Development description
- Retention & permission: planning permission is sought for proposed works consisting of the following principal elements
- Demolition of existing single-storey extension to the side of the property
- Construction of a new two-storey extension to either side of the main house
- Retention of existing 29 sq. M single-storey extension to rear of main house
- Internal alterations and refurbishment works consisting of the removal of non-original partitions and the creation of new openings between the existing house and new extensions
- Provision of new solar panels to the rear slope of the main roof
- General repair works and internal remodelling
- The development will include all associated drainage and site development works
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 25 March 2019.
Notified floor area: 351.2 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Custom House Quay, The Quay, Wexford | Aug 2025 | €150,000 | 37 m |
| 98 Haddington Road, Dublin 4 | Jul 2026 | €1,118,000 | 73 m |
| 46 Upper Grand Canal St, Dublin 4 | May 2025 | €1,338,000 | 76 m |
| 10 Emerald Cottages, Grand Canal St Upper, Dublin 4 | Mar 2025 | €675,000 | 79 m |
| 12 Emerald Cottages, Dublin 4, D04 K8a0price excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €1,044,053 | 81 m |
| 34 Cranmer Place, Haddington Rd, Dublin 4 | Aug 2025 | €725,000 | 89 m |
| 73 The Dickens, The Gasworks, Barrow Street | Feb 2025 | €410,000 | 119 m |
| 49 The Dickens, The Gas Works, South Lotts Rd Dublin 4 | Jun 2025 | €560,000 | 119 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 received10 April 2018
- Decision due1 June 2018
- Decision issued19 April 2018
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