GrantedExtensionDecided 10 May 2023

8, Cowper Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 X7V2

Conversion of an existing garage into living space and widening of the front driveway access.

3399/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 16 March 2023

Reference: 3399/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 16 March 2023

Summary

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The project consists of converting the existing garage into a habitable area, replacing the garage doors with a new front window, and reconfiguring the ground floor layout. It also includes removing a redundant rear chimney and widening the existing vehicular access and gates at the front.

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of the conversion of the existing garage to habitable area, new window to replace the existing garage doors to the front of the house, new window to replace the existing door to the side of the house, internal layout reconfiguration at ground floor level, modification of the existing window ope to the side of the house and the careful removal of the redundant chimney to the rear of the house. Works to the boundary include the widening of the existing vehicular access and gates to the front of the property and all necessary ancillary site development works.

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 11 August 2023.

Notified floor area: 173.49 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Cowper Drive, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€1,550,000	69 m
11 Tudor Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€1,054,000	116 m
12 Tudor Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€1,167,000	121 m
13 Moyne Court, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€765,000	138 m
14 Merton Crescent, Mount St Annes, Milltown	May 2025	€1,411,000	155 m
Car Parking Space 103, Milltown Hall, Mount St Annes	Mar 2025	€20,000	180 m
11 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€3,575,000	181 m
2 Moyne Court, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€732,000	185 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 received16 March 2023
Decision due10 May 2023
Decision issued10 May 2023
Permission expiry3 August 2028

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