GrantedExtensionDecided 9 November 2018

21, Pearse Square, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

Refurbishment and extension of a protected structure to passive house standards.

3121/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 28 May 2018

Reference: 3121/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 28 May 2018

Summary

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The development consists of changes to a previously approved permission for a sustainable passive house refurbishment. It includes the demolition of a non-original rear extension and front basement stairs, and the construction of a new part one, part three-storey rear extension alongside extensive internal alterations.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for development consisting of changes to approved planning permission with reg. Ref. No. 3011/17 to include a sustainable passive house refurbishment and extension as follows: a) demolition of existing single storey non-original rear extension, existing non-original front external stair to basement, b) construction of a new part one, part three storey extension half level down to the rear; with external herb garden / terrace, c) changes to basement level consisting of creating two new doors into existing walls, changes to two existing door openings, lowering small section of ground slab, replacing non original floor slab with insulated concrete slab, provision of new utility toilet, bathroom and w. C. , d) changes to entrance level consisting of alteration to two rear windows, lowering bottom section to ground level to allow door opening while retaining original timber shutters, widening and increasing height of doors between reception rooms, e) changes to 1st floor level consisting of provision of new en-suites to the two bedrooms, removal of two non original partition walls, f) changes to attic level consisting of provision of attic insulation and party wall fireproofing, g) changes to roof level consisting of removal of poorly repaired valley to replace with new lead valley with associated work to roof finish, together with a velux window, h) replacement of all non-original coving and dado rail with new georgian style covering and dado railing, i) replacement of all non-original pvc windows to painted timber triple glazed passive house standard sliding sash look alike side hung windows, j) replacement of all new electrics and plumbing, k) installation of internal insulation to all existing external walls, floors and damp proofing at basement level, l) installation of passive house standard internal air handling unit with associated ducting and vents, m) provision of a new external stair and relocation of gate to the front, n) cleaning and repointing of brickwork to external facade, o) provision of a new timber fences to existing boundary walls, landscaping and all associated ancillary works and site works.

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 27 September 2019.

Notified floor area: 201.89 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
19 Pearse Square, Dublin 2	Mar 2025	€1,100,000	13 m
169 Winter Garden, Pearse St, Dublin 2	May 2026	€435,000	42 m
Apt 154 Wintergarden, Pearse St, Dublin 2	Apr 2025	€345,000	42 m
159 Wintergarden, Pearse Street, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€520,000	42 m
152 Winter Gardens, Pearse St, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€420,000	42 m
156 The Winter Garden, Pearse St, Dublin 2	May 2026	€488,000	42 m
117 Winter Garden, Pearse St, Dublin 2	Apr 2025	€310,000	62 m
121 Winter Garden, Pearse St, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€360,000	62 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 received28 May 2018
Further information requested20 July 2018
Further information received15 October 2018
Decision due9 November 2018
Decision issued9 November 2018
Grant issued17 December 2018

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