RefusedExtensionDecided 20 August 2019

80, Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4

Conversion of a historic boathouse into a granny flat with a new metal-clad extension in Ringsend.

3354/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 26 June 2019

Reference: 3354/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 26 June 2019

Summary

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This application for a protected structure involves converting and repairing an existing boathouse to create a one-bedroom annex. It includes constructing a new single-storey metal-clad building connected to the boathouse via a lightweight glazed link.

Extensionprotected structureboathousegranny flat

Storey: 1

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of alterations and repairs to the existing boathouse, to create a one-bedroom annex/granny flat for the existing two storey house. Works include; the upgrading and conversion of the boathouse to accommodate kitchen, living and dining spaces; the modification of the west facing window to a door ope; the opening up of the blocked rear wall to south and the installation of new, hardwood timber double doors; the modification of the double doors to the north to include timber framed glazing elements; the replacement of the modern blockwork on the east facing window with fixed timber panels; the installation of a new stove in the centre of the plan; new flooring and insulation; repairs to the existing building fabric including the repair and matching of roof slates; and the structural repairs. The creation of a new, one storey metal clad building with dark aluminium windows, connected to the boathouse and of similar size, to accommodate one bedroom, a bathroom and a small study, to the southwest of the existing boathouse. The construction of a new lightweight, glazed link to the west side of the boathouse, to connect existing and proposed buildings, accessed via the modified existing window. New drainage for the proposed kitchen and bathroom, to feed into existing connections, associated site works and landscaping.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z1: Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“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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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 13 December 2023.

Notified floor area: 96.6 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
45 Poolbeg Quay, Pigeon House Rd, Ringsend Dublin 4	Feb 2026	€410,000	106 m
48 Poolbeg Quay, Ringsend, Dublin 4	Jun 2026	€440,000	115 m
54 Poolbeg Quay Ringsend Dublin 4, Dublin 4, Dublin	Nov 2025	€375,000	115 m
12 Leukos Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin	Mar 2026	€607,000	143 m
32 Poolbeg Quay, Pigeon House Road, Ringsend	Sept 2025	€435,000	148 m
26 Poolbeg Quay Ringsend Dublin 4, Dublin 4, Dublin	Jun 2026	€447,000	148 m
19 Cambridge Ave, Ringsend, Dublin 4	Feb 2026	€606,000	241 m
8 Cambridge Ave, Ringsend, Dublin 4	Jun 2026	€656,000	253 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 received26 June 2019
Decision due20 August 2019
Decision issued20 August 2019

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