InvalidAlterationsDecided 17 May 2023

18, Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, D02 E126

Restoration and maintenance works to the facade, windows, and roof of a protected structure.

3680/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 3 May 2023

Reference: 3680/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 3 May 2023

Summary

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The development consists of extensive refurbishment works to a protected structure. This includes replacing non-original front sash windows with double-glazed units, restoring rear glazing bars, traditional lime repointing, and re-slating the main roof.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of: replacement of non-original sash windows and existing frames on the front façade, refurbishment / restoration of glazing bars to the existing sashes on the rear facade, all including slimline thermal efficient double glazing, replacement of the single pane fanlight with patterned leaded glazing, traditional lime based re-pointing of the front façade brickwork and cleaning / repointing of granite façade, dwarf wall to railings also the steps/ landing, refurbishment and redecoration of the iron railings and balconettes, re-slating of the main roof in natural slate, re-rendering of chimney stacks at roof level in a lime based mortar and all associated ancillary works.

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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 3 - Alexander Court, 11 - 14 Fenian Street, Dublin 2	Dec 2025	€384,000	123 m
Apt 25, Alexander Court Apts, 11 14 Fenian St Dublin 2	Feb 2025	€395,000	123 m
16 Alexander Court, Fenian St, Dublin 2	Mar 2026	€382,500	123 m
2 Holmeade House, Holles St, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€380,000	200 m
Apt 5 Holemeade House, Holles St, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€390,000	200 m
16 Clare Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€350,000	215 m
6 Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€1,450,000	225 m
Apartment 1, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€442,666	240 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 received3 May 2023
Decision due27 June 2023
Decision issued17 May 2023

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