Laurel House, 122 Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 W2T3
Change of use of a protected structure from offices to a childcare facility with a new rear extension.
3627/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 April 2023
- Reference
- 3627/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 24 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks to convert a protected semi-detached building from offices to a childcare facility. It includes constructing a new part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension, removing an external stone staircase, and carrying out refurbishment works.
- Floor area
- 397 m²
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure: permission is sought for change of use from its current use of offices to a childcare facility, the construction of a new 143m2 part two-storey part one-storey extension to the rear, and refurbishment of the existing 254m2 three-storey with mezzanine semi-detached building, removal of external stone staircase to the rear, partial removal of stone wall at rear to create opening for circulation to new extension. Refurbishment works will include replacement of existing pvc windows with timber sash windows, rewiring, replumbing and structural works where required. All protected elements to be retained and repaired where required. Removal 9 no. Car parking spaces, addition of 5 no. Bicycle stands and a covered bin store.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Ashbrook House, Sallymount Ave, Dublin | Mar 2026 | €540,000 | 33 m |
| 3 Cullenswood Place, Ranelaghprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €1,329,515 | 45 m |
| 1 Cullenswood Court, Cullenswood Park, Ranelagh Dublin 6 | Mar 2026 | €1,670,000 | 66 m |
| 3 Anna Villa, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Apr 2026 | €850,000 | 102 m |
| 17 Chelmsford Lane, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Mar 2025 | €1,105,000 | 113 m |
| 4 Ashfield Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | May 2025 | €1,225,000 | 120 m |
| 24 Chelmsford Lane, Dublin 6, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €770,000 | 122 m |
| 2 Woodstock Gardens, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | May 2025 | €1,150,000 | 122 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 received24 April 2023
- Decision due5 September 2023
- Decision issued5 September 2023
- Permission expiry26 November 2028
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