GrantedAlterationsDecided 9 July 2024

53 Palmerston Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 T624

Demolition of extensions and construction of a part-single, part-three-storey rear extension at a protected house in Rathmines.

3075/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 January 2024

Reference: 3075/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 22 January 2024

Summary

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This application for a protected structure involves the demolition of a modern two-storey rear return, a single-storey extension, and a garden shed. It proposes a new part-single, part-three-storey rear extension, a new garden gym/shed, internal layout alterations, and lowering the garden floor level.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure the development will consist of the demolition of the existing, modern, 2 storey return extension and part single storey extension to the rear, the removal of the modern stairs connecting upper ground floor/entrance level with lower ground floor/garden level, the demolition of the existing shed to the rear, the construction of a part single, part 3 storey extension, with rooflights, to the rear of the property with associated modification to existing opes from half landings, the construction of a new single storey gym and shed structure to the rear garden, associated works including the following: reductions in lower ground/garden floor level including external terrace to the rear by 400mm, associated changes to floor surface, closing of the existing wall ope between front tv room and kitchen on lower ground/garden floor level, installation of a new stairs and hall layout to the lower ground/garden floor level to reflect original arrangement, the formation of a new connection from the existing hall to front tv room and formation of boot room/storage and accessible w. C to the lower ground/ garden floor level, the formation of a new connection in the wall between the study/reading room and home office at upper ground/main entrance floor level, associated changes to floor surface at upper ground/main entrance floor level, part removal of the wall between the front master bedroom and bedroom and formation of a new connection to form a new master bedroom, ensuite and walk in wardrobe at first floor level, associated changes to floor surface at first floor level, modifications to the existing en suite including change to wall layout, closing up of existing connection to master bedroom and formation of new door ope from existing rear bedroom at first floor level, bathroom refurbishment of the existing bathroom at attic floor level, removal of 4 no. Rooflights with installation of 1 no. Small rooflight to the west facing slope and 1 no. Larger rooflight to the east facing slope at attic floor level, re-roofing of the existing roof in accordance with best conservation practice, re-pointing of the existing front brickwork facade and chimney stacks in accordance with best conservation practice, and all associated internal works, external works and site works throughout, all at no. 53 palmerston road, dublin 6, d06 t624, which is a protected structure.

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 6 February 2025.

Notified floor area: 17.7 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
30 Palmerston Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jul 2026	€3,350,000	71 m
20 Windsor Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€2,375,000	105 m
30 Dundalk Student Village, Dundalk Institute Of Technology, Dundalk	Aug 2025	€231,000	106 m
8 Ormond Road South, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€2,150,000	137 m
35 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2026	€1,950,000	141 m
48 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€3,350,000	155 m
20 Ormond Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€2,850,000	155 m
21 Cowper Downs, Cowper Road, Rathmines	Mar 2026	€955,000	208 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 received22 January 2024
Decision due9 July 2024
Decision issued9 July 2024
Permission expiry29 September 2029

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