GrantedAlterationsDecided 14 November 2019

29 & 30, Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2

Minor alterations to two protected Georgian buildings, including internal partition changes and demolition of a rear extension.

3098/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 May 2019

Reference: 3098/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 24 May 2019

Summary

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The application seeks minor alterations to a previously approved office development across two protected Georgian buildings. Works include the demolition of a non-original single-storey rear extension, creation of a new courtyard, and internal partition modifications.

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Official record

Development description

Planning permission is sought at nos. 29 & 30 fitzwilliam square, dublin 2, d02 rf20 (protected structures rps ref. 2924 and 2825) for minor alterations to previously approved development (reg. Ref. 3346/15) which permitted a change of use from language school to office use, refurbishment and modifications to all levels and the construction of 1 no. 3-storey over basement mews house to the rear of nos. 29 & 30 fitzwilliam square. The proposed development in this application relates only to the 2 no. Four-storey over basement georgian buildings at nos. 29 & 30 fitzwilliam square and will consist of the following: (i) demolition of non-original single storey extension to the rear of no. 29 fitzwilliam square; (ii) provision of new external courtyard and planted area to the rear of no. 29 fitzwilliam square and alterations to existing outdoor area at no. 30 fitzwilliam square; (iii) removal of non-original internal partitions over multiple levels of nos. 29 & 30 fitzwilliam square; (iv) provision of new internal partition walls and doors over all levels; (v) blocking up of existing internal accessways between nos. 29 & 30 fitzwilliam square at basement, first, second and third floor levels; (vi) 1 no. Internal accessway between nos. 29 & 30 fitzwilliam square will be maintained at basement levels and 1 no. Internal accessway between nos. 29 & 30 fitzwilliam square will be maintained at lower ground floor level; (vii) provision of 1 no. Window at ground floor level and replacement of non-original window to the rear of no. 29 fitzwilliam square with timber framed window to match existing; (viii) existing one over one single glazing to original sashes at first floor level of no. 30 fitzwilliam square to be replaced to match existing; (ix) structural repair works, including the repair of the existing structure to dormers at roof level; strengthening of the existing suspended timber floors, repair of external brickwork and fire protection measures (including fire upgrading to existing suspended timber floor throughout); (x) weather proofing of entrance steps; (xi) repointing of front facade brickworks; (xii) refurbishment of existing historic fabric, including natural slate roofing, windows, ironwork, plasterwork, fireplaces and staircases; (xiii) existing drainage to be fully refurbished, including new pipework and new cast iron rainwater goods as required; and (xiv) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

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 & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 28 May 2021. A completion certificate was lodged on 14 December 2023.

Notified floor area: 1,057 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Top Front Apt, 3 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€345,000	125 m
Top Back Apt, 3 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€345,000	125 m
65 Leeson Close, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€1,750,000	127 m
Flat 1, 75 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€2,300,000	146 m
32 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, Dublin	Nov 2025	€525,000	160 m
16 Lad Lane, Dublin 2, D02 Nx72	Jun 2026	€850,000	170 m
3a Lad Lane, Dublin 2, Dublin	Aug 2025	€615,000	171 m
3 Lad Lane, Dublin 2, Dublin	Aug 2025	€665,000	171 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 received24 May 2019
Further information requested18 July 2019
Further information received18 October 2019
Decision due14 November 2019
Decision issued14 November 2019
Grant issued19 December 2019

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