GrantedAlterationsDecided 13 September 2018

15, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

Refurbishment and internal alterations to a protected structure on Molesworth Street.

3548/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 20 July 2018

Reference: 3548/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 20 July 2018

Summary

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The development consists of refurbishment works to a protected structure, including closing rear windows, installing partition walls, and infilling a basement lightwell. It also includes altering the rear elevation to form a new doorway and installing glazed screens.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: planning permission for development at 15 molesworth street, dublin 2, a protected structure. The development will consist of: (a) refurbishment works to the building including: (i) the closing of two rear windows, the installation of a partition wall and door to enclose an existing kitchen, the installation of new bathroom fittings and the infilling of existing rear basement lightwell and external steps at basement level; (ii) the removal of a section of external wall and roof structure to rear lobby, removal of existing rear window, alterations to the rear elevation to form a new doorway, installation of double doors within the enlarged opening at ground floor level; (iii) installation of a glazed screen and door in the centre room at first floor level; (iv) removal of a non-original partition wall in the front room and the installation of a glazed screen and door between the centre and rear rooms at second floor level; (v) removal of a non-original partition wall in the front room and the installation of an additional balustrade adjacent to the existing balustrade to the landing at third floor level to facilitate compliance with building regulations; (b) the construction of a single storey glass structure to the rear to link the property with the adjoining '10 molesworth street' office building; (c) minor alterations to the garden to the rear of the property and to the courtyard to the rear of the adjoining '10 molesworth street' office building approved under register reference 3312/13 (pl29s. 242784); (d) carrying out of fire protection upgrade works to selected internal doors, walls and wall panelling in the internal staircase; (e) upgrading of electrical, telecoms and ventilation services within the building; and (f) the installation of 4 no. Condenser units on the flat roof of the extension to the rear with enclosing screens.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z5: City CentreUC

“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce, strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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 November 2018.

Notified floor area: 501.2 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment 1, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€442,666	302 m
Apartment 2, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€442,666	302 m
Apartment 3, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€442,666	302 m
16 Clare Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€350,000	324 m
23 Dunloe Hall 27 Merrion St, Dublin 2, Dublin	Feb 2025	€950,000	354 m
Apt 14, Dunloe Hall, Merrion St	Sept 2025	€830,000	354 m
Apt 3, 12b Merrion Court, Merrion Row	Dec 2025	€1,700,000	362 m
Apt B, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin 2	May 2026	€660,000	373 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 received20 July 2018
Decision due13 September 2018
Decision issued13 September 2018
Grant issued18 October 2018

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