InvalidAlterationsDecided 11 April 2022

39-43, Merrion Square East, (Protected Structures), D02 NP96, D02 R997 with frontage to Stephen's Place, Dublin 2

Restoration and alteration works to the front and rear facades of five protected Georgian buildings on Merrion Square.

3643/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 31 March 2022

Reference: 3643/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 31 March 2022

Summary

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The development consists of extensive external and internal alterations to Nos. 39-43 Merrion Square. Works include replacing non-original windows with timber sash windows, removing modern doors, repairing granite cills, and replacing uPVC rainwater goods with cast iron or cast aluminium.

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Development description

Protected strucutre: the proposed development will consist of works to the main structures and rear returns of nos. 39-43 merrion square as follows: (i) alterations to fenestration of front facades of nos. 40-41 merrion square including removal of non-original window arrangements and replacement with new timber sash windows in keeping with surrounding buildings; (ii) removal of all upvc rainwater goods and spvs and replacement with cast iron or cast aluminium rainwater goods and svps, removal of non-historic windows and replacement with new timber sash windows to the rear facade of nos. 39-43; (iii) removal of external security bars from windows and conduct necessary repairs to granite cills with lime and mortar repairs to rear elevations; (iv) cleaning and repair of rear elevations; (v) removal of modern door to rear of no. 42 and reinstatement of a large tripartite window to match window above; (vi) replacement of existing window with new external timber doors to rear of no. 41; (vii) replacement of existing doors to the rear returns of the ground floor of no. 39 and ground floor and basement of no. 42 with new windows; (viii) internal alterations at basement, ground, first, second and third floor levels to nos. 39-43 comprising the removal of existing non-original wall partitions, doors, windows and carpet/modern floor coverings and the installation of new partitions to reveal original room layouts and facilitate the reconfiguring and fitouts of w/cs throughout the buildings including new glazed screen and doors and replacement of timber panelled doors with like for like; (ix) removal of non-historic stairs (later addition) to rear return of no. 40; (x) removal of electrical power, lighting, electrical heaters and communications technology throughout 39-43 merrion square and replace with less intrusive alternatives and new electrical heaters in more appropriate locations; (xi) removal of mid-century sham ionic columns installed after the 20th century fire to be removed; (xii) restoration works including careful cleaning of chimneys and chimneypieces, repairs to timber sash windows, metal windows, decorative plasterworks and timber/tile flooring to be carried out by specialists; (xiii) new cast iron grates to be installed into existing chimney pieces; (xiv) provision of new fire rated and non-fire rated timber doors; (xv) new contemporary style fitouts of existing kitchenettes incorporating tea stations; (xvi) upgrading of existing services using existing risers and under existing floorboards; (xvii) new guardings to existing stair landings; (xviii) new guardings to existing windows; (xix) removal of external modern doors to coal stores and replacement with new gates; (xx) new external timber doors and window configuration to arched walls below entrance steps; and (xxi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”

National zoning type: General

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 — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 16 June 2023.

Notified floor area: 4,622 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
6 Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€1,450,000	62 m
Apt 1, Ground Floor, 1 Mount Street Upper	Jul 2025	€1,825,000	92 m
Apt. 18, 18/21 Mount St Lower, Dublin 2	Feb 2025	€805,000	123 m
Appartment 2, 18 - 21 Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2	May 2026	€750,000	131 m
46 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€825,000	167 m
19 Madison Court, Off Grattan St, Dublin 2	Jun 2026	€406,000	177 m
5 Grattan Court, Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2	Dec 2025	€475,000	190 m
Apt 3, 29 Stephens Lane, Mount St Lower Dublin 2not full market price	Mar 2026	€250,000	196 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

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Application received31 March 2022
Decision due25 May 2022
Decision issued11 April 2022

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