GrantedExtensionDecided 14 October 2024

23 Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 R7R9

Extension and alterations to a protected house in Rathgar, including a new part two-storey over basement extension.

3835/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 10 June 2024

Reference: 3835/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 10 June 2024

Summary

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The works involve the demolition of a non-original plant room and garden store, and the removal of an external side stairs. A new part two-storey over basement extension will be built to the east gable, alongside a single-storey basement extension to the south. Internal alterations will provide a new kitchen, dining area, and bedrooms.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the proposed works will include demolition of existing non original plant room and garden store to the east boundary, removal of existing side external stairs to east gable and non original bay window to rear south facing elevation off existing family room at basement level. Construction of new part 2 storey/ over basement level extension to east gable of house and single storey extension to south elevation at basement level and associated internal alterations. Accommodation will include the provision of a new glazed courtyard entered through existing side opening leading to new kitchen, pantry with a single storey dining area to the south elevation. Provision of 2 no. Bedrooms and associated ensuites on upper ground level and first floor level accessed off the main staircase at mid & upper landing levels. Internal alterations at basement level to provide new utility and access to new dining area and provision of new shower room to gym. Alterations at first floor level to provide revised master ensuite and access to new side bedroom and which will involve removal of existing non-functioning chimney and chimney breast. Other works to the protected structure include : (1) repairs to the existing roof/valleys and cast iron rainwater goods, (2) upgrading/repair works to existing original window/door joinery, (3) new mechanical & electrical installations, (4) new plant room/storage facilities an covered side passage to new landscaped gardens to rear, (5) site services and revised drainage, (6) revised parking/landscaping to front garden together with alterations to existing vehicular entrance to provide new 3.6m wide opening and new replacement cast iron gates to match existing original cast iron railings.

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 12 May 2025.

Notified floor area: 558 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
The Gables, Oaklands Drive, Rathgar	Jun 2026	€3,500,000	39 m
67 Highfield Rd, Rathgar, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€2,725,000	62 m
18 Highfield Rd, Rathgar, Dublin	Oct 2025	€3,615,000	92 m
8 Oaklands Crescent, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€490,000	118 m
13a Oaklands Crescent, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6	Jan 2026	€350,000	146 m
Apt 33 Hillcourt, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€327,000	159 m
28 Hillcourt Apts, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6	Feb 2025	€310,000	159 m
12 Hillcourt, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6	Jan 2025	€299,000	159 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 received10 June 2024
Decision due14 October 2024
Decision issued14 October 2024
Permission expiry16 January 2030

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