GrantedRetentionDecided 12 June 2024

21, Northbrook Road, Dublin 6, D06Y957

Retention and permission for alterations and refurbishment of a three-storey protected house.

3550/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 18 April 2024

Reference: 3550/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 18 April 2024

Summary

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Retention and planning permission are sought for alterations and refurbishment of an existing three-storey dwelling of 392 sq.m. Retention is specifically for forming new internal wall openings, removing non-original bathrooms, and altering internal layouts.

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Storeys: 3
Floor area: 392 m²

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Official record

Development description

Permission & retention. Protected structure. Retention permission & planning permission for the alteration and refurbishment of the existing three storey dwelling of c. 392 sq. M. At 21 northbrook road, dublin 6, do6 y957 (protected structure ref. No. 5865) retention permission is sought for the following items: forming new openings to internal walls at lower ground and ground floor levels. The removal of non-original ensuite bathrooms to first floor, removal of non-original portion of landing and alterations to the configuration of the north-east first floor room to include the installation of a new bathroom with mechanical and electrical services. Amendments to internal configuration of the rear return at lower ground and ground floor level, to include the installation of a new bathroom at rear return upper ground level with mechanical and electrical services. Installation of a new bathroom at lower ground floor level with mechanical and electrical services. Internal works to facilitate heating, plumbing and electrical installation. Removal of internal finishes including flooring at lower ground, ground and first floor levels. Removal of 2no. Windows, cills and masonry below to the rear (north) elevation of house and rear return, and modification of openings to form door openings to access the garden level. Replacement of historic window sashes and modern windows with painted timber sliding sash windows throughout. Re-slating of main house roof using original and replacement natural slate, to include replacement of skylight with roof window. Removal of pointing / repair works to red brick front façade and chimney structures. The proposed development for which planning permission is sought includes the following items; completion of the internal restoration to include replacement joinery, floor finishes, heating, plumbing and electrical installations. Installation of new bathrooms, kitchen and hot press including mechanical, electrical and drainage installations. Installation of new patio doors to previously altered opes to rear (north) elevation. Replacement lime mortar pointing to brickwork on front facade, and painting of exterior of rear (north) elevation and rear return. Removal of non-original fascia and rainwater goods, replacement with cast aluminium rainwater goods. Exterior hard and soft landscaping scheme to include repairs to historic metal railings.

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 8 August 2024.

Notified floor area: 400 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
19 Northbrook Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	May 2025	€2,650,000	27 m
8 St Annes, Northbrook Rd, Ranelagh Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€920,000	56 m
The Coach House, Off Cambridge Terrace, Ranelagh	Jul 2025	€817,000	56 m
54 Dartmouth Square, Dublin 6not full market price	Feb 2025	€1,350,000	68 m
16 St Annes, Northbrook Rd, Ranelagh Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€550,000	69 m
5 Dartmouth Square West, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€2,000,000	154 m
22 Northbrook Ave, Ranelagh, Dublinnot full market price	Jan 2026	€400,000	156 m
8 Dartmouth Square, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€2,450,000	171 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 received18 April 2024
Decision due12 June 2024
Decision issued12 June 2024
Permission expiry5 September 2029

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