GrantedExtensionDecided 6 November 2019

Kilfenora, 16, Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Demolition of outbuildings and construction of extensions to a protected house.

3589/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 25 July 2019

Reference: 3589/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 25 July 2019

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of a single-storey scullery and outbuildings at a protected structure. It proposes a new two-storey side extension over the existing garage and a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension to provide expanded living spaces.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: planning permission for development consisting of extensions and renovation of an existing house at 'kilfenora', 16 temple gardens, rathmines, dublin 6, d06 cp73. (a protected structure. ) works will include the demolition of existing side single storey scullery and other non-original out buildings including a lean-to glass house to west and rear south side of the existing house. Provision of a) new 2 storey extension set back over the existing single storey garage on the west side of the house incorporating 2 no. Ensuite bathrooms opening off existing bedrooms on first floor return and first floor levels and provision of new utility room to rear of garage on ground floor. B) new part single storey, part two storey extension with an extended 2nd floor return extension to the rear and south side of the existing house, incorporating the existing 3 storey return and providing new rear hall, kitchen dining and family area with single storey dining room linked to existing sitting room via french door opening on ground floor with a new master bedroom complete with dressing area and ensuite at first floor return and extended second floor return above to provide a family bathroom. C) internally to the existing house, works will include conversion of existing kitchen to a reception wc, store and boot room linking to new utility room and incorporating an ensuite and dressing area to bedroom 2 at first floor level on the east side. D) permission is sought for replacement slim light double glazing to all existing windows, internal dry lining to all walls of existing house, repointing of brickwork, reslating/repairs to main roof and chimney repairs. E) external works will include new drainage works, new landscaping to front and rear gardens and repair works to all boundaries including widening of existing vehicular gate to 3.6m and alterations to existing railings and all other associated site works. F) provision of new services throughout including a new air to water heat pump serving underfloor heating to entire ground floor of existing and extended house.

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

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 10 June 2020.

Notified floor area: 375.5 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
11 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€3,575,000	67 m
20 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€5,000,000	89 m
24 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€3,650,000	167 m
8 Cowper Drive, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€1,550,000	178 m
14 Merton Crescent, Mount St Annes, Milltown	May 2025	€1,411,000	186 m
Car Parking Space 103, Milltown Hall, Mount St Annes	Mar 2025	€20,000	187 m
5 Park Hall, Mount St Annes, Milltown Dublin 6	May 2025	€470,000	199 m
48 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€3,350,000	221 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 received25 July 2019
Further information requested18 September 2019
Further information received10 October 2019
Decision due6 November 2019
Decision issued6 November 2019
Grant issued17 December 2019

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