81, Park Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Demolition of non-original structures and construction of a new single-storey extension with a basement at a protected structure.
4061/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 October 2018
- Reference
- 4061/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 1 October 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at 81 Park Avenue, Sandymount, a Protected Structure, involves the removal of non-original extensions, a garage, and sheds. It proposes a new 167 sqm single-storey extension to the side and rear with a 108 sqm basement, alongside extensive internal and external refurbishment.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 167 m²
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 structure: planning permission is sought for development of 81 park avenue, sandymount, dublin 4 - a protected structure. The development will consist of alterations and refurbishment of the exterior and interior of the existing dwelling to include the following: removal of non-original structures on site including rear extensions, side extension, fuel shed, garage and rear garden shed: provision of new single-storey extension of 167sqm to side and rear at garden level, to include part basement of 108sqm under; removal and reconstruction of non-original dormer extension; modifications to some internal walls and door openings, including provision of small extension of 4sqm to the side to accommodate an en-suite bathroom at first floor level, local rationalisation of some internal floor levels including modifications to window opes to rear facade; refurbishment of all existing timber windows, to include for replacement slimlite double glazing; cleaning and localised repair of brickwork to front elevation; provision of new out-building to accommodate garage, wc and plant room; general repair, upgrade and refurbishment of the existing fabric including repairs to the existing windows, facades and roof fabric including valleys and rainwater goods; landscaping works to front garden and rear gardens including locally repairing and raising the random coursed granite boundary wall between no. 79 and 81 and all ancillary and associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 22 May 2020.
Notified floor area: 424 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Sydney Parade Ave, Sandymount, Dublin 4 | Mar 2026 | €2,070,000 | 143 m |
| 41 Sydney Parade Ave, Dublin 4, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €2,000,000 | 149 m |
| 51 St Johns Park Ave, Sandymount, Dublin 4 | Feb 2025 | €1,141,522 | 160 m |
| 6 Martello Mews, Sydney Parade Ave, Sandymount Dublin 4 | Mar 2026 | €870,000 | 177 m |
| 46 St Johns, Sandymount, Dublin 4 | Feb 2025 | €925,000 | 186 m |
| 52 St Albans Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4 | Apr 2026 | €1,390,000 | 230 m |
| 7 St Johns Park Ave, Sandymount, Dublin 4 | Apr 2025 | €855,000 | 230 m |
| 43 Adelaide, Strand Rd, Sandymount | May 2026 | €690,000 | 238 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 received1 October 2018
- Further information requested26 November 2018
- Further information received12 February 2019
- Decision due11 March 2019
- Decision issued11 March 2019
- Grant issued16 July 2019
- Appeal submitted28 March 2019
- Appeal decided16 July 2019
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