59, Francis Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 FY04
Repairs and alterations to a protected structure, including roof replacement and internal modifications.
3528/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 April 2024
- Reference
- 3528/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 15 April 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes extensive repairs and alterations to a protected structure. Works include replacing a flat roof with a pitched roof containing PV panels, creating a new rear courtyard, installing a roof terrace, and carrying out various internal modifications and masonry repairs.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Protected structure: repairs and alterations to the protected structure. Existing single storey rear extension: replacement of existing flat roof with double pitched roof containing clerestory glazing and pv panels, new small courtyard to the rear, masonry repairs to rear boundary wall, new internal partitions, new roof terrace and fencing replacing existing. Rear elevation: removal of security grilles from rear windows, replacement of rear double doors within existing opening, new opening and window to the kitchen, replacement of plastic rainwater goods, masonry repairs. Ground floor: removal of boxing and downstand in dwelling entrance hall, replacement of plywood bottom step to stairs with new step matching existing. First floor: alterations to internal window linings to two windows in the living room to adapt existing raised and fielded panelling to function as shutters, new opening and jib door between living room and kitchen, new timber flooring in kitchen replacing linoleum, new kitchen units replacing existing. First floor: replacement of bathroom sanitaryware.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 West House, 60 Francis St, Dublin 8 | Sept 2025 | €307,000 | 17 m |
| Apt. 2, 95-97, Francis St. | Apr 2025 | €320,000 | 41 m |
| 27 Hanover Court, Francis Street, Dublin 2 | Oct 2025 | €350,000 | 43 m |
| Apt 42, Earlsfield Court, Francis St Dublin 8 | Mar 2026 | €300,000 | 49 m |
| Apt 8, Earlsfield Court, Francis St Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €440,000 | 49 m |
| 21 Packenham House, Dean Court, Patrick St Dublin 8 | Apr 2026 | €273,000 | 51 m |
| 3 Francis Square, Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €405,000 | 61 m |
| Apt 2 Francis Court, 18 20 Marks Alley West, Dublin 8 | Jan 2026 | €328,000 | 67 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 received15 April 2024
- Decision due7 June 2024
- Decision issued16 April 2024
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