GrantedChange of useDecided 23 April 2019

15, Castlewood Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Conversion of four bedsits into a single family home with a two-storey extension.

3847/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 31 August 2018

Reference: 3847/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 31 August 2018

Summary

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This application for a protected structure involves changing the use of four bedsit units into a single two-storey family dwelling. Works include the demolition of a rear lean-to, construction of a new two-storey side extension, internal alterations, and general refurbishment.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure; change of use from four bedsit units to a single two-storey family dwelling to include the following works; removal of a side lean to shed abutting neighbouring boundary; demolition of a rear return lean to bathroom; the construction of a new two storey extension to the north side; modifications of openings in the rear return side and rear elevations; a new roof to the side single storey rear return; a hidden roof light to the main roof; a hidden roof light to the rear return; internal alterations; a new door opening in the north elevation at first floor level; enlargement of the existing bathroom; widening of the existing opening at half landing; a new door opening in the north elevation at ground floor level; a new double door opening from rear reception to rear return; widening of existing opening at hall to rear return; insertion of cloakroom and w. C. Under the hall stairs; the removal of internal walls to rear return; the forming of internal light well in the rear return; the general refurbishment ; the renewal of building services; external landscape works.

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 11 September 2019.

Notified floor area: 188.5 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
25 Castlewood Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,800,000	43 m
5 Castlewood Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€1,100,000	52 m
15 Cambridge Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€3,500,000	76 m
10 Castlewood Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,050,000	83 m
2a Church Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€827,000	89 m
Apt 1, 2 Church Avenue, Rathmines	Apr 2026	€1,170,000	99 m
Apts 1-4 (as Per Attached), 2 Church Avenue, Rathmines	Dec 2025	€1,200,000	99 m
6 Castlewood Close, Castlewood Ave, Rathmines Dublin 6not full market price	Apr 2026	€390,000	100 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 received31 August 2018
Further information requested25 October 2018
Further information received27 March 2019
Decision due23 April 2019
Decision issued23 April 2019
Grant issued6 June 2019

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