Part granted, part refusedAlterationsDecided 8 August 2023

'Thorndale', 31, Temple Road, Dublin 6, D06 K138

Alterations to a previously approved extension scheme at a protected structure.

3954/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 June 2023

Reference: 3954/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 14 June 2023

Summary

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The application seeks permission for alterations to a previously approved development at a protected structure. Changes include a new low-level window, internal layout reconfigurations, modifications to first-floor balustrades from obscured to clear glass, and the relocation of an external staircase.

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Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of alterations to the existing grant of planning permission under reg. Ref. 3242/20 and abp-308645-20 proposed works to thorndale 31 temple road, dublin 6, d06 k138, a protected structure, as follows: for (i) a proposed new low level window facing north at ground floor of the permitted north extension; (ii) proposed layout changes internally in the permitted west extension to reconfigure the closet and en-suite bathroom at first floor; (iii) proposed clear glass in lieu of obscured glazing in the west facing balustrade at first floor in the permitted north extension. This balustrade to reduce in height from 1.8m high to 1.1m high; (iv) proposed clear glass in lieu of obscured glazing in the north facing balustrade at first floor in the permitted west extension. This balustrade to be 1.1m high throughout; (v) proposed 1.8m high obscured glazed screen to the west side of the first floor balcony in the permitted west extension, and additional screening to be provided by the proposed 1.1m high timber fence above the existing west boundary wall of the rear garden; (vi) proposed relocation of the external stair at the first floor balcony of the permitted west extension from the east end of this balcony to the west, adjoining the west boundary of the site and screened by the obscured glass at (v) above; (vii) omission of the 2 no. North facing garage doors at ground floor of the permitted west extension; (viii) increased height and width of the north facing first floor opening of the permitted west extension; (ix) omission of the permitted door opening from the original main house onto the permitted west facing balcony of the northern extension, and (x) proposed layout changes internally in the master suite of the original main house consisting of minor revisions to the existing en-suite bathroom.

Land-use zoning

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Z2: Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas)RS

“To protect and/or improve the amenities of residential conservation areas.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
The Elms 2, Richmond Avenue South, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€850,000	55 m
27 Temple Rd, Dartry, Dublin 6	Mar 2026	€6,000,000	66 m
48 Temple Rd, Dartry, Dublin 6	May 2026	€5,055,000	78 m
Glankeen, 9 Richmond Avenue South, Dartry	May 2026	€1,500,000	108 m
10 Brookfield Court, Richmond Ave South, Dartry Dublin 6	Jan 2026	€685,000	113 m
44 Templeville, 44 Temple Rd, Dartry Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€7,325,000	129 m
1 Temple Park, Dartry, Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€1,505,000	167 m
Provincialate, Temple Park, Richmond Avenue South	Feb 2025	€1,500,000	180 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

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Application received14 June 2023
Decision due8 August 2023
Decision issued8 August 2023
Permission expiry2 November 2028

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