GrantedChange of useDecided 5 April 2023

54, Charleston Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 X627

Conversion of eight bedsits back into a single family home, including a new two-storey rear extension.

3216/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 February 2023

Reference: 3216/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 14 February 2023

Summary

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This application for a protected structure involves converting eight bedsit flats back into a single family dwelling. Works include demolishing non-original rear extensions, building a new two-storey rear extension, and carrying out extensive internal and external restorations.

Change of useprotected structurerestorationrefurbishment

Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission: the development will consist of the conversion of 8 no. Bedsit flats back into a single family dwelling including the following works: (a) demolition of the non-original single & two storey extensions to the rear (south east); (b) construction of a two storey flat roof extension to the rear (south east), comprising kitchen, dining and utility room at lower ground floor level and en-suite bedroom at upper ground floor level; (c) refurbishment works to the original protected structure to include: (i) replacement of all non-original windows to the front, side and rear with sliding sash timber framed windows with slimline double glazing; (ii) replacement of non-original front door at upper ground floor level; (iii) repairs and repointing of brickwork; (iv) replacement of non-original plastered block balustrade with period style metal railings at entrance steps; (v) repairs to existing roofs where required; (vi) modifications at lower ground floor level to include removal of non-original partitions, reinstatement of stairs to upper ground floor, new door opes, provision of new opening between the two main rooms, new partitions, enlargement of openings in rear wall to the new extension, blocking up non-original opes in the external walls, new ceilings to replace non-original, thermal upgrading of external walls; (vii) modifications at upper ground floor level to include removal of partitions, blocking up non original door ope, new partitions, new floor boards to replace non original, thermal upgrading of external walls, repair and refurbishment of existing plaster ceiling; (viii) modifications at first floor level to include new partitions, thermal upgrading of external walls, replacement of non-original plasterboard ceiling, replacement of non-original floorboards; (ix) modifications at roof / attic level to include repairs to main roof, removal of foam insulation and replacement with mineral wool insulation; (d) removal of front boundary piers and replacement with period style double entrance gate with metal support posts and automated operation; (e) all associated site, landscape and drainage works, all at the above address.

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

Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.

Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 16 June 2023.

Notified floor area: 283.85 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
5 Charleston Ave, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Oct 2025	€1,920,000	85 m
23 Charlestown Road, Renalagh, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€1,375,000	88 m
6 Charleston Court, Charleston Road, Ranelagh	Apr 2025	€471,000	92 m
24 Charlestown Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€1,375,000	94 m
26 Charleston Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€1,620,000	101 m
9 Charleston Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€901,000	103 m
1 Oakley Square, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	May 2026	€620,000	128 m
6 Belgrave Sq East, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,650,000	130 m

Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.

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 received14 February 2023
Decision due6 April 2023
Decision issued5 April 2023
Permission expiry1 July 2028

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