InvalidRetentionDecided 13 June 2022

55, Palmerston Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 K6P0

Retention of an attic conversion with three new rooflights in a protected structure.

4129/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 June 2022

Reference: 4129/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Retention Permission
Received: 2 June 2022

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for an attic conversion in a protected structure. The works include a new timber staircase, a storage space and toilet at attic level, internal partitions, structural roof repairs, and three new rooflights to the rear.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure : retention permission : planning permission is sought for the retention of an attic conversion and associated works . Works include the installation of a timber stair from first floor landing to attic space, the creation of a storage space and wc at attic level, new plasterboard and stud partitions to attic space, remedial works to timber roof structure, the installation of 3 no. New rooflights to the rear pitch of the main roof, associated ancillary works and associated ancillary mechanical and electrical works. 55 palmerston road is a protected structure.

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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
30 Palmerston Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jul 2026	€3,350,000	64 m
30 Dundalk Student Village, Dundalk Institute Of Technology, Dundalk	Aug 2025	€231,000	90 m
20 Windsor Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€2,375,000	105 m
8 Ormond Road South, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€2,150,000	123 m
20 Ormond Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€2,850,000	145 m
35 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2026	€1,950,000	154 m
48 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€3,350,000	170 m
71 Palmerston Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€3,300,000	200 m

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Application received2 June 2022
Decision due27 July 2022
Decision issued13 June 2022

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