InvalidChange of useDecided 30 March 2023

17 Mespil Road, Dublin 4, D04 H6F4

Change of use of a protected structure from office to embassy office with upgrade works.

3446/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 March 2023

Reference: 3446/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 24 March 2023

Summary

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The application proposes a change of use of a protected structure from office to embassy office/chancery (224 sqm). It includes extensive modification, repair, and upgrade works such as reinstating front railings, repairing granite steps, and modifying window openings.

Change of useprotected structureembassyoffice

Floor area: 224 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure (rps no. 5232): the development will principally consist of a change of use from office to embassy office/ chancery (224 sq. ). The development also proposes modification, repair and upgrade works to the protected structure including the reinstatement of the gate, railings and plinth to front/northern boundary; the repair of external granite steps up to the principal entrance of building; the creation of 2 no. Slot window opes at lower ground floor level to the rear/southern elevation of the main building and 1 no. Window ope at upper ground floor level on the rear/southern elevation of the rear return and the provision of timber sash windows; the build-up of an existing window opening at first floor level on the southern elevation of the rear return and upper ground floor level and first floor level of the western elevation of the rear return and their making good to match existing; the provision of a 'box-out' (oriole) window at upper ground floor level on the western elevation of the rear return; the general replacement of existing upv windows with timber vertical sash windows to match the original; the widening of an internal door ope at lower ground floor level; the provision of a security door to replace the existing door on the western elevation of the rear return; the maintenance and repair of the roof and the boundary walls to the rear of the property; the provision of a screened bin storage facility in the front/northern garden area; the provision of 2 no. Flagpoles to the front/north of the property and a removable plaque with coat of arms to the front of the building; the provision of a ramp at the front/north of the premises to the lower ground floor area; services installation; plant; lighting ; landscaping an internal and external works for the repair; upgrade and maintenance of the protected structure, together with ancillary associated works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”

National zoning type: General

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
31 Burlington Gardens, Burlington Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€660,000	63 m
11 Burlington Gardens, Burlington Rd, Dublin 4	Dec 2025	€660,000	83 m
12 Rowan House, Mespil Estate, Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€285,000	115 m
14 Rowan House, Mespil Estate, Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€305,000	115 m
19 Rowan House, Mespil Estate, Sussex Rd Dublin 4	Jun 2026	€392,000	115 m
99 Burleigh Court, Burlington Rd, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€440,000	130 m
63 Burleigh Court, Burlington Rd, Dublin 4	Jan 2026	€440,000	130 m
Apt 119 Cedar House, Mespil Estate, Sussex Rd	Dec 2025	€420,000	133 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

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Application received24 March 2023
Decision due18 May 2023
Decision issued30 March 2023

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