Site to the rear of Nos.29 & 30, Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2 (Protected Structures) with frontage to Fitzwilliam Court and Kingram Place
Demolition of a mews building and construction of an eight-apartment block behind Fitzwilliam Square.
4051/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 23 September 2019
- Reference
- 4051/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 23 September 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes the demolition of an existing two-storey over basement mews building. In its place, a four-storey over basement building containing 5 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom apartments will be constructed.
- Residential units
- 8
- Storeys
- 4
- Floor area
- 335 m²
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Official record
Development description
The proposed development will consist of the following: (i) demolition of existing (335.33sq. M) two-storey over basement mews building to the rear of no. 29 fitzwilliam square (d02 yr89); (ii) construction of a four-storey over basement apartment development comprising 5 no. 1bedroom apartments and 3 no. 2 bedroom apartments. Vehicular access will be provided via fitzwilliam court and pedestrian access will be provided via kingram place. Private amenity space is provided for proposed apartments in the form of private balconies and patios; (iii) provision of 10 no. Bicycle parking spaces and 1 no. Accessible car parking spaces at ground floor level; (iv) removal of modern concrete pillar to pedestrian access to kingram place and replacement with a modified pedestrian access; and (v) landscaping, drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Leeson Close, Dublin 2 | Jul 2025 | €1,750,000 | 97 m |
| Flat 1, 75 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €2,300,000 | 120 m |
| Top Front Apt, 3 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €345,000 | 126 m |
| Top Back Apt, 3 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €345,000 | 126 m |
| 32 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €525,000 | 132 m |
| 3 Lad Lane, Dublin 2, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €665,000 | 172 m |
| 3a Lad Lane, Dublin 2, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €615,000 | 172 m |
| 16 Lad Lane, Dublin 2, D02 Nx72 | Jun 2026 | €850,000 | 178 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 received23 September 2019
- Decision due15 November 2019
- Decision issued15 November 2019
In the area
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3892/22Dublin CityLodged 5 May 2022Alterations
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2058/18Dublin CityLodged 12 Jan 2018Alterations
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