GrantedAlterationsDecided 3 December 2019

88, Kenilworth Square, Dublin 6

Internal alterations and damp proofing works to a protected house in Kenilworth Square.

4197/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 October 2019

Reference: 4197/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 14 October 2019

Summary

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The development consists of lower ground floor damp proofing works and a new opening in the gable wall for a gas fire flue. It also includes blocking up an existing opening, removing an under-stairs door for storage fit-out, and creating a new walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom. The property is a protected structure.

Alterationsprotected structurerenovationresidential

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of
Lower ground floor damp proofing works
New opening in gable wall and connection to existing fluepipe for gas fire in extension at lower ground floor level
Block up and dry-line existing ope between hallway and non-original shed to the rear at lower ground floor level
Removal of original door and panelling under stairs (to be stored in the attic for potential future reinstatement) to allow for storage fit-out under stairs at lower ground floor level
New ope in existing internal wall between master bedroom and bedroom 2 to provide access to proposed new walk in wardrobe
New walk in wardrobe, serving master bedroom, constructed from 2.5m high lightweight panelled stud wall enclosure within bedroom 2 and all other ancillary and drainage works necessary to facilitate the development

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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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
79 Bushes Lane, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€850,000	96 m
Apt.1, 23 Effra Road, Rathmines	Aug 2025	€733,333	139 m
Apt 1, 74 Kenilworth Square East, Rathgar	Mar 2026	€1,160,000	153 m
Caorthann, 16 Kenilworth Lane West, Rathgar Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€750,000	165 m
4 Leinster Road West, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Feb 2026	€1,650,000	169 m
72 Kenilworth Square, Rathgar, Dublin 6	Dec 2025	€1,900,000	170 m
1-15 18-54 Kenilworth Square, 348 Harolds Cross, Dublin 6price excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€23,117,632	173 m
Broomfield, 15 Kenilworth Lane, Rathgar	May 2025	€871,000	175 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 October 2019
Decision due6 December 2019
Decision issued3 December 2019
Grant issued14 January 2020

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