GrantedExtensionDecided 12 March 2021

14, Mountpleasant Square, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Demolition of a rear extension to build a new two-storey over basement extension at a protected house on Mountpleasant Square.

3793/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 November 2020

Reference: 3793/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 24 November 2020

Summary

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This application for a protected structure involves demolishing an existing rear extension. It proposes constructing a new two-storey over basement extension, remodelling the basement, and performing extensive internal and external restoration works.

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Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: planning permission for the demolition of the existing two storey and part single storey lean-to rear extension and the construction of a new two-storey over basement extension to the rear of the existing house, 1 no. Velux rooflight to front slope of existing house and 2 no. Velux rooflights to proposed rear extension, associated internal and external works, including; -basement: remodelling of existing basement, including reduced floor level, a new opening to the rear to connect to the new extension, new access doors under front entrance steps, reduced level to front window cill, -ground floor: a new opening to the rear reception room to connect to the new extension, reinstatement of the original rear wall from the stair half landing, -first floor: a new opening to the rear bedroom to connect to the new extension, new double doors between the existing first floor single bedroom and the first floor double bedroom to the front of the house, the introduction of a bathroom to the first floor, reinstatement of the original wall (and possible ope) to half landing, -landscaping works, including reduced levels to the rear and front external patios to rear basement and ground floor, new external steps and associated adjustments to existing railing to accommodate new gate, to the front and all associated refurbishment and remedial works as detailed in the conservation report of existing & method statement for proposed works at no. 14 mountpleasant square, ranelagh, dublin 6, in accordance with best practice.

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 4 August 2021.

Notified floor area: 195.2 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
30 Mountpleasant Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	May 2026	€1,200,000	76 m
20a Mountpleasant Ave Lwr, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€1,535,000	83 m
44 Mountpleasant Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€625,500	111 m
32 Mount Pleasant Square, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€1,435,000	112 m
16 Upper Mount Pleasant Ave, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€749,392	113 m
Basement Apt, 16 Upper Mount Pleasant Ave, Ranelagh Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€350,608	113 m
8 Prospect Bay, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Dublin 3price excludes VAT	Jul 2025	€629,955	118 m
22 Ranelagh Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€1,350,000	127 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 received24 November 2020
Further information requested27 January 2021
Further information received15 February 2021
Decision due12 March 2021
Decision issued12 March 2021
Grant issued27 April 2021

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