8, Iona Avenue, (previously known as Shanganagh Road), Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Demolition of a rear extension to build a new two-storey rear extension and remodel a garden shed into a home office.
3036/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 13 January 2023
- Reference
- 3036/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 13 January 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of demolishing the existing single and partial two-storey rear extension of a mid-terraced house. A new two-storey rear extension will be built to provide a kitchen, dining, and living area on the ground floor and an additional bedroom upstairs. The project also includes remodelling an existing rear shed to create a home office with a new mezzanine level.
- Floor area
- 54 m²
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing single and partial two-storey extension to the rear of existing mid-terraced two-storey two-bedroom dwelling and the construction of a new two-storey extension to the rear of the dwelling. The new extension will contain a kitchen, dining and living area, with rooflight over the kitchen area, at ground floor and an additional bedroom with ensuite at first floor, giving a total of three bedrooms, together with internal alterations and associated site works. These works will give an additional floor area of 14.7sqm at ground floor and 22.8sqm at first floor to the existing dwelling. The works will also include the remodelling of the existing store/ shed to the rear of the dwelling, including construction of a new mezzanine level of 16.4sqm in area, to accommodate home office space with access from the rear laneway retained.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Carlingford Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 | Aug 2025 | €800,000 | 63 m |
| 101 Hollybank Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 | Sept 2025 | €1,270,000 | 86 m |
| Flat C, 81 Hollybank Road, Dublin | May 2026 | €118,000 | 102 m |
| Flat A, 81 Hollybank Rd, Dublin 9 | May 2026 | €118,000 | 102 m |
| Flat C, 81 Hollybank Road, Dublin | May 2026 | €118,000 | 102 m |
| Flat C, 81 Hollybank Road, Dublin | May 2026 | €118,000 | 102 m |
| Flat C, 81 Hollybank Road, Dublin | May 2026 | €118,000 | 102 m |
| Flat C, 81 Hollybank Road, Dublin | May 2026 | €220,000 | 102 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 January 2023
- Decision due9 March 2023
- Decision issued9 March 2023
- Permission expiry31 May 2028
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