GrantedAlterationsDecided 1 August 2018

72/74/76, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

Refurbishment and interlinking works to three protected structures in Donnybrook.

2958/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 9 May 2018

Reference: 2958/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 9 May 2018

Summary

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Planning permission is sought for internal and external works to three interconnected buildings which are Protected Structures. Works include bathroom refurbishments, new interlinking door openings, removal of a non-original WC, and the installation of a steel fire escape stair on the rear facade.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: planning permission is sought for works to three interconnected buildings, all protect structures. Works to no. 72 include; at lower ground floor level: refurbishment of existing bathroom including addition of three cubicles, widening of existing opening in bathroom, relocation of replacement door and reconstruction of modern stud wall to bathroom, widening of existing interlinking door opening with no. 74 and insertion of new fire door, and removal of plywood fence in rear garden. At upper ground floor level: new interlinking openings to no. 74; in hall with concealed fire curtain and on return landing with partially glazed door, replacement of existing fire-door of return landing, removal of non-original wc on return landing, break-out window below cill level to form new door opening to access fire escape, and installation of steel fire escape stair on rear facade. At first floor level: remove modern glazed fire lobby screen and replace with new pass-through interlinking door opening to no. 74 between front classrooms, new interlinking openings with glazed doors to no
Between return landings and between office and library, and replacement modern fire door to no. 74 on main landing. At second floor conversion of return room to a bathroom, removal of modern fire lobby wall and replace with new pass-through interlinking door opening to no. 74 between front classrooms, new interlinking openings with partially glazed doors to no
Between front classrooms, between return landings and between office and library, new opening with double bi-folding doors between front and rear classrooms and replacement of existing flush fire door with partially glazed fire door. At third floor return level: widening of existing door opening on return landings and new interlinking opening with partially glazed door to return landing of no
Works to no. 72 also includes the enhancement of fire protection between floors, replacement of modern floor tiles, restoration of floorboards, internal painting and decorating, painting of rear facade, restoration of front railings and any ancillary contingent works. Works to no. 74 include; at lower ground floor level: new window opening to bathroom, new door opening to courtyard, removal of existing modern double doors and instatement of window matching original, refurbishment of existing bathroom including altered layout of modern stud walls, removal of door and widening of existing opening to lobby, relocation of door opening to classroom with new glazed door, replacement of modern doors to staff room and kitchenette and side door below front steps, widening of openings to kitchen, dining room and interconnecting door to no. 74, and replacement of modern floor tiles and carpet. At upper ground floor new interlinking openings to no. 72; in hall with concealed fire curtain and on return landing with glazed door, remove modern wc from return landing and reinstate door opening to office in original position, new fire lobby screen to return landing, new opening between hall and reception with concealed fire curtain, widen existing interlinking opening to no. 76 and replace modern door, new door opening between reception and hall of no. 76, remove modern floor tiles from entrance hall and restore floorboards, breakout window below cill level to form new door opening to access fire escape, and installation of steel fire escape stair on rear facade. At first floor installation of new interlinking openings with glazed doors to no
Between return landings and between office and library, new pass-through interlinking door openings between front classrooms to no. 72 and to no. 76, replace modern fire-door to no. 72 on main landing , at second floor conversion of return room to a bathroom, remove modern fire lobby wall and replace with new pass-through interlinking door openings to no. 72 and no. 76 between front classrooms, take down modern stud wall and rebuild in new location with new door opening, block-up existing modern door opening, and reverse swing of existing door to stairwell of no
At third floor return new interlinking opening with partially glazed door to return landing of no
Works to no. 74 also includes the enhancement of fire protection between floors upgrading of mechanical & electrical systems, fire detection, emergency lighting & signage, replacement of modern floor tiles, restoration of floorboards, refurbishment of existing doors, internal painting and decorating, painting of rear facade, restoration of front railings and any ancillary contingent works. Works to no. 76 include; at lower ground floor level: widening of openings to kitchen, dining room and interconnecting door to no. 74, new partition between refurbished kitchen and dining room, new door opening to courtyard. Removal of existing modern double doors and instatement of window matching original, refurbishment of existing bathroom including new layout, removal of door and widening of existing opening lobby, relocation of door opening to classroom with new glazed door, replacement of modern doors to staff room and kitchenette and side door below front steps, replacement of modern floor tiles and carpet, at upper ground floor level: removal of modern water tank storage structure and it's exposed concrete block supporting walls, replacement structure with brick finish and natural slate roof, widen two existing interlinking openings to no. 74 and replace modern doors, new door opening between hall and reception of no. 74, remove modern floor tiles from entrance hall and restore floorboards, at first floor level: new pass-through interlinking door opening to no. 74 between front classrooms. At second floor level: new pass-through interlinking door opening to no. 74 between front classrooms and new opening with double bi-folding doors between front and rear classrooms. Works to no. 76 also includes the enhancement of fire protection between floors, upgrading of mechanical & electrical systems, fire detection, emergency lighting and signage, replacement of modern floor tiles restoration of floorboards, refurbishment of existing doors, internal painting and decorating, painting of rear facade, restoration of front railings and any ancillary contingent works. The application also includes the replacement of a sign 600mm behind front railings at the boundary of nos 74 and 76; dimensions: 2000 x 400mm, total height above ground of 2.1m above ground and for plaque fixed to the facade adjacent the front door of no. 74; dimensions 750 x 537mm

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 26 September 2018. A completion certificate was lodged on 25 January 2019.

Notified floor area: 1,134 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
60 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4not full market price	Sept 2025	€230,777	60 m
2 Park Mews, Morehampton Lane, Donnybrook	Apr 2025	€560,000	74 m
4 Herbert Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€2,526,544	76 m
52 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€1,226,000	91 m
10 Morehampton Lane, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Nov 2025	€1,505,000	91 m
6 Marlborough Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€1,185,000	114 m
2 Morehampton Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Jan 2025	€1,300,000	115 m
18 Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	May 2025	€4,250,000	115 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 received9 May 2018
Further information requested3 July 2018
Further information received19 July 2018
Decision due15 August 2018
Decision issued1 August 2018
Grant issued4 September 2018

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