InvalidRetentionDecided 20 January 2023

1, Holles Street, Dublin 2

Retention of residential use and construction of rear extensions at a protected structure on Holles Street.

3041/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 13 January 2023

Reference: 3041/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 13 January 2023

Summary

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This application seeks permission and retention for works at a protected structure, including retaining its use as a single residential dwelling. Proposed works include the demolition of a rear lean-to WC, construction of a new two-storey over basement rear extension, a third-floor extension, and extensive conservation and refurbishment of the building fabric.

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Floor area: 39 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission & retention: development works and retention of use (residential-single dwelling) at no. 1 holles street, dublin 02, a protected structure, (formerly office). Works proposed to include:(1) the retention of alterations carried out (2) removal of modern partition walls, (3) replacement of modern plasterboard ceilings. The removal of (1) existing single storey 4.8sqm. Lean-to structure (wc) to rear of building, (2) removal of later interventions and removal of redundant services; and the construction of a (1) new two storey over basement extension 29.4sq. Meters to the rear with external terrace at second floor 16sq. Meters, with enabling alterations to rear façade, (2) new extension 9.2sq. Meters at third floor, to existing stair return providing new internal stair connection between second and third floor with enabling alterations to rear façade, and roof. Works to the existing building include: (1) conservation and refurbishment of the building fabric, including, (1)re-ordering planform of the existing building, (2) formation and alteration of openings, (3)upgrading of services throughout including new sanitary provisions, (4) provision of new external glazed door and sidelights to front façade at basement level. (5)upgrading of building fabric to provide fire resisting construction to provide protected escape route from upper floors to street, and provision of domestic scale fire suppression system. Works to external façade consisting of: (1)cleaning masonry including removal of overpainting to masonry elements, pointing renewal and masonry repair to front façade, (2)cleaning and refurbishment of railings and plinth, and paving, (3)replacement of modern windows to front façade with timber double glazed sliding sash windows, (4) replacement of existing doorcase with new timber doorcase with sidelights and elliptical overlight (5)repair works to gable wall, rear facades and rear return, replacing existing concrete window sills with granite sills, replacement of existing upvc windows with timber double glazed sash windows, (6)replacement of upvc rainwater goods with cast iron rainwater goods, (7)renewal of slate roof using new natural slates, renewal of existing gutters. Repairs to parapet walls and chimney stacks including provisions of new chimney pots.

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 5 Holemeade House, Holles St, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€390,000	115 m
2 Holmeade House, Holles St, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€380,000	115 m
6 Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€1,450,000	119 m
16 Alexander Court, Fenian St, Dublin 2	Mar 2026	€382,500	125 m
Apt 3 - Alexander Court, 11 - 14 Fenian Street, Dublin 2	Dec 2025	€384,000	125 m
Apt 25, Alexander Court Apts, 11 14 Fenian St Dublin 2	Feb 2025	€395,000	125 m
14 Grants Row, Off Lower Mount St, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€540,000	174 m
12 Hogan Sq, Hogan Place, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€400,000	194 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 received13 January 2023
Decision due9 March 2023
Decision issued20 January 2023

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