GrantedExtensionDecided 7 April 2022

56 Palmerston Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 K2K4

Remodeling and extension of a protected three-storey terraced house.

3739/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 October 2021

Reference: 3739/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 21 October 2021

Summary

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The development consists of remodeling and constructing a 50 sqm two-storey rear extension to a protected three-storey terraced house. Works include internal layout modifications across multiple levels, attic alterations with new rooflights, and front brick facade repointing.

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Storeys: 3
Floor area: 50 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of: the remodel and extension of an existing three-storey terraced house with two-storey rear return. The works include for the provision of a 50m2 two-storey extension to the rear. Works to the existing house include; garden level: removal of section of rear wall, modifications to layout of hallway, removal of building fabric to form new opening between front and rear primary rooms, modifications to rear return door ope to garden. Upper ground floor level: modification of existing opening at rear wall of main house to the rear return, removal of building fabric to form a new ope to rear wall of rear return, removal of non-original partitions in primary rooms, removal of non- original bathroom at rear return. First floor level: removal of existing partition walls, the provision of 2 no. En suite bathrooms. Attic level: removal of non-original window to attic half landing (rear) to facilitate reinstatement of original string course, new partitions to attic to provide office space and storage, 2 no. Roof lights at attic level to be enlarged and the addition of 1 no. New rooflight (rear) external: brick facade repointing (front), refurbishment of existing windows, reinstatement of cast iron railings, new vehicular access and parking space to rear. Fabric of the existing building: due to the building suffering fire damage, subsequently not being watertight, and the building being unoccupied for many years there is significant dry and wet rot. Throughout all floors it will be necessary to replace any timbers affected by dry and wet rot. This will involve replacement of structural timbers and original joinery as necessary and as described in the planning documents and drawings. The two-storey extension to the rear will comprise a kitchen/living/dining area at garden level and additional bedroom / office to upper ground floor level, with 2 no. Rooflights to the lower roof level. With all associated site works above and below ground. 56 palmerston road is a protected structure.

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

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 30 January 2023.

Notified floor area: 290 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
30 Palmerston Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jul 2026	€3,350,000	62 m
30 Dundalk Student Village, Dundalk Institute Of Technology, Dundalk	Aug 2025	€231,000	83 m
20 Windsor Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€2,375,000	105 m
8 Ormond Road South, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€2,150,000	117 m
20 Ormond Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€2,850,000	141 m
35 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2026	€1,950,000	161 m
48 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€3,350,000	178 m
71 Palmerston Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€3,300,000	193 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 received21 October 2021
Further information requested15 December 2021
Further information received11 March 2022
Decision due7 April 2022
Decision issued7 April 2022
Grant issued19 May 2022

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