GrantedAlterationsDecided 14 June 2024

59 Francis Street, Dublin 8

Repairs and alterations to a protected structure, including roof replacement and internal modifications.

3565/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 April 2024

Reference: 3565/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 22 April 2024

Summary

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The development consists of repairs and alterations to a protected structure. Works include replacing the flat roof of the existing single-storey rear extension with a double-pitched roof containing PV panels, creating a new small courtyard, and performing various internal and external masonry and timber repairs.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure:the development will consist of: 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

Z4: Key Urban Villages/Urban VillagesDC

“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.

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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 20 August 2018.

Notified floor area: 134 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
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

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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 received22 April 2024
Decision due14 June 2024
Decision issued14 June 2024
Permission expiry5 September 2029

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