Part granted, part refusedAlterationsDecided 26 October 2021

22, Garville Avenue, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06Y1E8

Renovation and extension of a protected structure to return it from rental units to a single-family home.

3423/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 September 2021

Reference: 3423/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 1 September 2021

Summary

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The project involves extensive renovation and extension works to a protected structure. It will reinstate the property as a single-family home from its current multi-occupant rental use, including restoring original features and replacing non-original elements.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: (record no. 3149). The development will consist of: the proposed renovation and extension works at this site of 0.1008 ha. Including the following: (1) reinstating the property as a single-family home from current multi-occupant rental accommodation usage. (2) the removal of 20th century partitions and reinstatement of original features and room layouts removed or modified during previous conversion works. (3) the removal of non-original sand and cement render to front and rear elevations and replacement with lime based breathable render to selected colour. (4) cleaning and repointing of brickwork (5) the restoration of original features including historically correct 6 over 6 pane timber sash windows at upper ground floor level, provision for energy upgrade of all windows to conservation approved thin double glazing, restoration of all existing sliding sash windows and surrounds and replacement where only required. (6) the widening of the lower ground floor entrance front door opening and the provision of a new door with side-lights. (7) the partial demolition of the previously altered rear wall to side return and the careful removal of an existing non original small outbuilding to the rear and non-original two storey extension rear return to the rear of the property to provide access to: (8) the construction of a new kitchen/ dining & family room, single storey extension with a flat green sedum roof to the rear of the property at lower ground floor level with a glazed double height space connecting to upper ground floor level (9) provision for a glazed gallery link to the rear of the property at upper ground floor level, connecting an existing inner room bedroom to the main circulation space. (10) including the lowering of one window cill to side return to provide door access to the existing bedroom. (11) the careful removal and lowering of the non-original concrete floor slab at lower ground floor level by approx. 525mm to provide 2.4m clear head height in main access corridor. (12) the lowering of window opening in the rear return to match original house levels. (13) provisions for widening of existing opening to rear return at lower ground floor level and provision for new bedroom door access to upper ground floor level. (14) provision for 3 x roof light and 1 x solar panel to rear roof. (15) general landscaping to the rear garden including rebuilding part east boundary wall to align with rear boundary. (16) provision for a recessed single storey garden room with green sedum flat roof and pergola area to the rear boundary. (17) general landscaping to the front including new steps and disability access compliant access ramp to lower ground floor level with opening up works to the underside of the entrance steps allowing light and access. (18) the widening of the existing pedestrian gate from 1m to 3.6 m wide to provide vehicle access and parking. (19) provision for two electric car charging points. (20) to include conservation of historic fabric and finishes, upgrading services of the house, alterations and improvements to the existing building layouts, including all associated 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 2 August 2022.

Notified floor area: 395 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
101 Garville Lane, Rathgar, Dublin	Jul 2025	€760,000	72 m
48 Garville Ave, Rathgar, Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€2,300,000	131 m
9 Garville, Rathgar, Dublin 6	Dec 2025	€523,000	153 m
Mews Rear, 54 Garville Avenue Upper, Rathgar	Oct 2025	€895,000	156 m
6 Leicester Court, Leicester Ave, Rathgar Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€431,000	163 m
58 Rathgar Rd, Rathgar, Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€1,825,000	168 m
56 Garville Ave, Dublin 6, Dublin	Apr 2026	€1,200,000	184 m
Apt 1, 27 Rathgar Ave, Rathgar Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€1,850,000	187 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 received1 September 2021
Decision due26 October 2021
Decision issued26 October 2021
Grant issued8 December 2021

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