InvalidAlterationsDecided 24 August 2023

14, Pleasants Street, Dublin 8, D08 N2F6

Demolition of a rear return and construction of a new ground-floor extension at a protected structure.

4317/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 17 August 2023

Reference: 4317/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 17 August 2023

Summary

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The development within the grounds of a protected structure involves the demolition of a ground-floor return and a lean-to shed. It proposes the construction of a new single-storey ground-floor return extension, internal remodelling, and window replacements.

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Floor area: 41 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission:the works the subject of this application are located within the grounds of a protected structure, rps ref no. 6817, dublin city council record of protected structures, dcc development plan 2022-2028). The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the ground floor only of the existing two-storey return (existing internal floor area of 17.3m2) excluding non-habitable store) and the demolition of the existing small single-storey, non-habitable, lean-to shed built at the rear of the house return, both of which abut the adjacent house return in separate ownership (no13 pleasants st); the construction of a new, ground floor, single-storey return extension (total internal floor area of 40.67m2) to the rear of the house; the new extension will incorporate a new bathroom and kitchen at ground floor level. The remodelled existing first floor return will contain new bathroom and bedroom on the first floor. The works also include the removal of the ill-advised stairs and connection made between the rear room first floor and a small bathroom space at 1 st floor half landing. Replacement of all existing, non-original windows and doors, addition of a rooflight to the family bathroom, access hatch to the central roof valley for maintenance purposes. Minor elevational alterations, internal remodelling and upgrades, installation of modern heating and plumbing systems, installation of breathable, thermal lining to existing external walls, floor and ceilings; a single-storey garden room to the rear garden area (total internal floor area 15.5m2)

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 October 2024.

Notified floor area: 197.5 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Olympic House, Pleasants Street, Dublin 8	May 2026	€700,000	49 m
7 The Courtyard, Pleasants St, Dublin 8	May 2025	€585,000	61 m
62 Synge Street, Dublin 8	Apr 2025	€625,000	66 m
61a Synge St, Portobello, Dublin 8	Jan 2025	€500,000	71 m
Apt 1 Grantham Mews, Dublin 8, Dublin	Aug 2025	€446,000	83 m
4 Pleasants Place, Dublin 8, Dublin	Aug 2025	€180,000	90 m
6 Synge Street, Dublin 8	Mar 2026	€785,000	102 m
Apartment No 2, 14 Heytesbury Steet, Dublin 8	Jul 2025	€612,500	116 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 received17 August 2023
Decision due11 October 2023
Decision issued24 August 2023

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