18 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, Dublin 2, D02 E126
Refurbishment and window replacement works at a protected Georgian building on Merrion Square.
3839/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 26 May 2023
- Reference
- 3839/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 26 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of extensive restoration works to a protected structure. Works include replacing non-original front sash windows with slimline double glazing, restoring rear glazing bars, repointing brickwork, and re-slating the main roof.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Protected strucure (rps: 5119): the development will consist of replacement of non-original sash windows in existing frames on the front facade, refurbishment/restoration of glazing bars to the existing sashes on the rear facade, all including slimline thermal efficient double glazing , replacing of the singe pane fanlight with patterned leaded glazing, traditional lime based re-pointing of the front facade brickwork and cleaning/repointing of granite facade dwarf wall to railing 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 base mortar and all associate ancillary works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| 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 |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received26 May 2023
- Decision due20 July 2023
- Decision issued30 June 2023
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- InvalidAt this site
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: Replacement of non-original sash windows and existing…
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3680/23Dublin CityLodged 3 May 2023Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
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4086/23Dublin CityLodged 5 Jul 2023Alterations
- Granted50 m away
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Development at No. 13 Denzille Lane, Dublin 2 to the rear of No. 13 Merrion Square…
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2575/18Dublin CityLodged 23 Mar 2018Apartments
- Granted60 m away
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2140/18Dublin CityLodged 25 Jan 2018Apartments
- Granted60 m away
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2805/20Dublin CityLodged 3 Jun 2020Alterations
- Granted80 m away
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WEB2107/25Dublin CityLodged 21 May 2025Change of use
- Granted100 m away
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for a material alteration to the development at Nos. 24-25 Fenian Street (a…
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3900/20Dublin CityLodged 10 Dec 2020Alterations
- Granted100 m away
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Development at 191.6 sq.m site. The development will consist of an additional storey…
Site at 24-25, Fenian Street (a Protected Structure; RPS no. 2738) and a site to rear facing Denzille Lane, Dublin 2
2177/18Dublin CityLodged 30 Jan 2018Apartments
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