Doreen House, 315/317 Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7
Conversion of the existing second-floor attic space into two new apartments.
3162/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 April 2025
- Reference
- 3162/25
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 15 April 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves constructing two apartments within the existing second-floor attic space. Two existing front dormer windows will be replaced with glazed screens and balconies, and two new dormer extensions will be added to the rear. The works also include reconfiguring the side rooflights.
- Residential units
- 2
- Storeys
- 3
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Planning permission for a. Construction of 2 no. Apartments in the existing second floor attic space . B. Removal of 2 no. Existing dormer windows to front and replacement with 2 no. Glazed screens and associated balconies . C. 2 no. Dormer extensions to rear . D reconfiguration of 'velux' roof lights to side e. All associated site works .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Doreen House, 318 319 Blackhorse Ave, Dublin 7 | Apr 2025 | €363,000 | 6 m |
| 24 Nephin Rd, Navan Rd, Dublin 7 | Apr 2025 | €650,000 | 54 m |
| 30 Park Crescent House, Blackhorse Ave, Dublin 7 | Jun 2026 | €390,000 | 70 m |
| 33 Park Crescent House, Blackhorse Ave, Dublin 7 | May 2025 | €374,833 | 70 m |
| 48 Ardpatrick Rd, Navan Rd, Dublin 7 | Sept 2025 | €648,000 | 71 m |
| 18 Park Crescent House, Blackhorse Ave, Dublin 7 | May 2025 | €320,000 | 73 m |
| 12 Park Crescent House, Blackhorse Ave, Dublin 7 | May 2025 | €160,000 | 81 m |
| 15 Nephin Rd, Navan Rd, Dublin 7 | Nov 2025 | €930,000 | 90 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 April 2025
- Decision due14 August 2025
- Decision issued14 August 2025
- Permission expiry2 November 2030
In the area
Applications near this site
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- InvalidAt this site
Planning permission for A. Construction of 2 No. apartments in the existing second floor attic space. B.…
Doreen House, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7
3133/25Dublin CityLodged 1 Apr 2024Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
PERMISSION:For Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure and…
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4591/23Dublin CityLodged 5 Oct 2023Extension
- Granted40 m away
The retention of the changes to the façade of the existing dwelling house and domestic shed and all required…
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WEB1546/23Dublin CityLodged 29 Jun 2023Retention
- Granted40 m away
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2212/21Dublin CityLodged 12 Feb 2021Infrastructure
- Invalid40 m away
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WEB1644/20Dublin CityLodged 23 Sept 2020Infrastructure
- Invalid50 m away
The development will consist of demolition of existing single-story extension to rear of existing house,…
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WEB2881/25Dublin CityLodged 13 Aug 2025Extension
- Granted50 m away
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WEB5488/25Dublin CityLodged 22 Oct 2025Extension
- Granted60 m away
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24, Nephin Road, Castleknock, Dublin 7, D07X3H7
WEB1662/26Dublin CityLodged 20 Mar 2026Extension
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