GrantedAlterationsDecided 9 August 2021

36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2

Demolition of a five-storey rear toilet extension and facade repairs at a protected structure.

2965/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 June 2021

Reference: 2965/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 15 June 2021

Summary

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The proposed works at this protected structure consist of the demolition of an existing five-storey rear toilet extension. The project will repair the original rear facade, reinstate three original window openings, and provide replacement toilet facilities within the existing floor plan.

Alterationsprotected structuredemolitionrestoration

Storeys: 5

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: planning permission for proposed demolition works to nos. 36-38 westland row, dublin 2 ( a protected structure). The subject site is bound to the north by nos. 39-40 westland row and cumberland court, to the south by no. 35 westland row, harcourt row and nos. 22-24 cumberland street south (also known as south cumberland street), to the west by westland row and to the east by cumberland street south. The proposed works will consist of the demolition of the existing rear toilet extension to the east facing rear elevation of 36 westland row (a protected structure), which extends 5no storeys above external court-yard (grade) level and the repair of the original external rear facade which abuts the structures proposed to be demolished to include the reinstatement of 3no original window openings, originally located at each stair landing level. Proposed internal plan modifications to provide replalcement toilet facilities within the existing floor plan of no 36 westland row, including the removal of existing external drainage pipework to the rear east-facing elevation, installation of new internal drainage connections and remedial repairs to external wall finishes where disturbed by the above works as described. Works are associated with previously approved planning application ref 4458/16.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”

National zoning type: General

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 — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 7 August 2018.

Notified floor area: 57.6 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
16 Clare Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€350,000	165 m
Apartment 2, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€442,666	171 m
Apartment 1, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€442,666	171 m
Apartment 3, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€442,666	171 m
Apt 25, Alexander Court Apts, 11 14 Fenian St Dublin 2	Feb 2025	€395,000	223 m
Apt 3 - Alexander Court, 11 - 14 Fenian Street, Dublin 2	Dec 2025	€384,000	223 m
16 Alexander Court, Fenian St, Dublin 2	Mar 2026	€382,500	223 m
149 Pearse St, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€840,000	267 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

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Application received15 June 2021
Decision due9 August 2021
Decision issued9 August 2021
Grant issued21 September 2021

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