58, Merton Drive, Dublin 6
Demolition of existing extensions and construction of a new part single-storey, part two-storey side and rear extension.
3030/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 11 January 2023
- Reference
- 3030/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 11 January 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves demolishing the existing side, rear, and front glazed porch extensions. A new part single-storey, part two-storey side and rear extension will be built, alongside an attic extension featuring a new rear dormer window and roof lights.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Demolition of an existing side extension behind the existing garage;existing rear extension; existing front glazed porch
- The construction of a part single storey, part two storey new ground floor side and rear extension along with first floor side and rear extension
- The existing attic is to be extended including a new dormer window to the rear roof
- Construction of new roof lights to the rear and front of the main roof. The application includes for all associated internal alterations and external works at 58 merton drive, ranelagh, dublin 6
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 2 November 2023.
Notified floor area: 224.7 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Merton Dr, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Jan 2025 | €1,175,000 | 35 m |
| 20 Cullenswood Gardens, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Jul 2025 | €1,425,150 | 85 m |
| 36 Albany Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Jan 2025 | €1,600,000 | 106 m |
| 29 Albany Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6not full market price | Mar 2026 | €256,924 | 136 m |
| 49 Merton Dr, Sandford Rd, Dublin 6 | Jun 2025 | €1,275,000 | 154 m |
| Merton House, 53 Merton Dr Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Jul 2025 | €1,950,000 | 170 m |
| 16 Albany Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Dec 2025 | €1,755,000 | 174 m |
| 25 Edenvale Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Dec 2025 | €1,333,199 | 181 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 received11 January 2023
- Decision due7 March 2023
- Decision issued7 March 2023
- Permission expiry31 May 2028
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