InvalidAlterationsDecided 16 May 2023

51, Belgrave Square North, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 CK82

Conversion of two flats back into a single family home, including a basement extension and restoration works to a protected structure.

3673/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 May 2023

Reference: 3673/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 2 May 2023

Summary

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The project will convert a protected structure from two flats into a single three-bedroom family home. Works include a 14 sqm basement extension, lowering floor levels for a new circular stairs, restoring original timber sash windows, and repointing the brickwork.

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Floor area: 214 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission: dublin city council record of protected structures (rps ref. 604). The building is currently in the form of two self-contained flats with the proposed development seeking permission to provide for a 3 bedroom, single family dwelling with an overall floor area of 214 sqm on a site area of 0.031 ha. The proposed works to the existing rear return include: a) lowering of existing floor level and to provide for a new circular stairs from basement level to ground floor. B) the creation of a new external structural brick ope with two new brick arched openings on the north elevation at basement and ground floor level. C) 14 sqm extension to existing basement with roof light and herb garden to flat roof, new roof level to have external steps to garden level. D) new arched window ope to existing return. Proposed works to the main volume of the protected structure include: 1, removal of sand/cement render to front and side façades and repointing of original brickwork. 2, the restoration of existing timber sash windows throughout the house to include slim line glazing. 3, the conservation and repair of existing historical features. 4, at basement level, the provision of a new utility and bathroom. 5, removal of recent internal partitions and amendments to the original layout of the house. 6, two new arched openings to spine wall and rear façade. 7, at ground floor level, the provision of a new kitchen, wc along with associated internal amendments and refurbishment works and restoration of historic plasterwork. 8, at first floor level, the provision of an en-suite to main bedroom and new bathroom. 9, at roof level the provision of a new rooflight concealed on the inner pitch of existing m profiled roof. 10, provision of one car parking space in front garden. 11, modification of existing front railings to include a new double inward opening vehicular access gates to the left of existing pedestrian gate to match existing ironwork, including buried automatic closing device, 12, dishing of pavement in front of new proposed vehicular entrance to belgrave square north. 13, modify existing front and rear garden landscaping including repair and heightening of stone boundary wall. 14, pergola, partial demolition single storey shed to form external terrace with new timber pergola, fire pit with chimney structure. 15, the proposed development also includes for all associated site development works above and below ground to facilitate the development.

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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
16 Castlewood Terrace, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€525,000	63 m
4 Gulistan Place, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Feb 2026	€545,000	74 m
2 Charleston Mews, Upper Mountpleasant Ave, Ranelagh Dublin 6	Dec 2025	€850,000	78 m
16 Gulistan Place, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€625,000	82 m
6 Belgrave Sq East, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,650,000	111 m
28 Gulistan Cottages, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€360,000	112 m
10 Gulistan Cottages, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Dec 2025	€680,000	121 m
16 Belgrave Court, Mountpleasant Ave, Rathmines Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€398,200	125 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 received2 May 2023
Decision due26 June 2023
Decision issued16 May 2023

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