GrantedExtensionDecided 17 January 2024

80, Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4

Demolition of rear extensions and construction of a new extension at a protected house.

4229/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 27 July 2023

Reference: 4229/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 27 July 2023

Summary

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This application for a Protected Structure involves demolishing a non-historic two-storey rear extension and boiler shed. It proposes a new part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension alongside extensive internal and external refurbishments.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the demolition of an existing non-historic two-storey extension & single storey boiler shed to the rear & the subsequent erection of a new part single-storey/part two-storey extension to the rear of the main house, external modifications to include re-pointing brick facades, refurbishment of existing windows & front door (to include slim line double glazing), replacement of 2 no. Non-historic windows to the rear facade of the main house, replacement of non-historic secondary door to the front porch at the lower ground floor, at lower ground floor replacement of non-historic window to the front & historic window to the rear with new double doors, new balustrade to the centre of granite steps shared with no. 81 to match existing, internal modifications to existing layout at lower ground floor to include removal of 1 no. Historic partition & the subsequent addition of new lightweight stud partitions which include the addition of a shower room, alterations to existing door opens including the widening of a single open to create a double ope,replacement of non-historic balustrade, internal modifications at first floor to include the removal of non-historic partitions & the subsequent addition of new lightweight stud partitions to facilitate 2 ensuites, 1 no. Conservation roof light to the main house, 2 no. Roof lights to new extension, installation of pv. Solar panels to the south-facing inner roof valley, calsitherm thermal insulation to the internal face of existing walls throughout, general restoration & decorations works, all associated site works to existing two-storey over basement terraced house. No. 80 leeson street upper 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

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

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 28 February 2025.

Notified floor area: 239 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
3 Wellington Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	May 2026	€1,470,000	69 m
7 Wellington Lane, Dublin 4, Dublin	Mar 2025	€900,000	77 m
1 Hamilton House, Wellington Lane, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Jun 2026	€410,000	119 m
Apt 5, Courtney House, Appian Way	Jan 2025	€595,000	149 m
19 Courtney House, Appian Way, Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€420,000	149 m
86 Morehampton Sq, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	May 2025	€590,000	158 m
13 Leeson Village, Leeson St Upper, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€1,245,000	159 m
69 Morehampton Sq, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€500,000	169 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 received27 July 2023
Decision due19 January 2024
Decision issued17 January 2024
Permission expiry13 April 2029

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