GrantedExtensionDecided 24 August 2023

The Moorings, 59 Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 N6P9

Modifications and extensions to the rear of an existing house, including a new pitched roof and bay windows.

4060/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 30 June 2023

Reference: 4060/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 30 June 2023

Summary

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The development consists of modifications to an existing flat roof kitchen extension to replace it with a pitched roof and add two new bay windows. It also includes a new covered external seating area, internal alterations, and upgrading works to the main roof and original windows.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for the development consisting of adaption and modifications of existing flat roof kitchen extension to rear south west elevation to include removal of existing flat roof and roof light and replacement with new pitched plain tiled roof with apex roof light, 2 new bay windows to the south west and south east elevations of existing kitchen extension, removal of existing flat roof to rear south west facing bay window of family room and replacement with lean to tiled roof, removal of existing non original bay window to rear south west facing drawing room and provision of new covered external seating area with new pitched roof and apex rooflight along with lean to roof to bbq area to rear, all associated landscaping and services to rear terrace areas. Internal alterations to provide new pantry/boot room and wc, closing up of door between drawing room and family room to provide new larger ope within existing floor plan. Retiling and upgrading works to existing main roof, upgrading works to original windows and minor alterations to existing drainage.

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 24 June 2024.

Notified floor area: 552 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
128 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€2,211,119	99 m
73 Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	May 2026	€3,650,000	132 m
43 Shrewsbury Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin	Apr 2025	€1,110,000	139 m
Apartment 39, 143 Merrion Road, Ballsbridgeprice excludes VAT	May 2025	€766,520	146 m
Apt 19, 143 Merrio Road, Ballsbridgeprice excludes VAT	May 2025	€674,008	146 m
Apt 45, 143 Merrion Road, Ballsbridgeprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€740,088	146 m
48 Shrewsbury Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Feb 2026	€1,100,000	163 m
68 Shrewsbury Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€900,000	172 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 received30 June 2023
Decision due24 August 2023
Decision issued24 August 2023
Permission expiry16 November 2028

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