66, Merrion Square South, Dublin 2
Refurbishment and window upgrades to a protected mid-terrace embassy building on Merrion Square.
4355/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 18 October 2024
- Reference
- 4355/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 18 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe Embassy of France in Ireland is seeking permission for refurbishment and upgrading works to existing windows and doors of a protected four-storey over basement building. Works include like-for-like repairs to timber frames, upgrading 20 sash windows to slim double glazing, and installing internal secondary glazing.
- Storeys
- 5
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure : permission is sought by the embassy of france in ireland for refurbishment and upgrading works to existing windows and doors to four storey over basement mid terrace building at no. 66 merrion square, d02 wy11 dublin 2 (protected structure reference 5164 on the record of protected structures). Proposed works to allow for like-for-like repairs to existing non- . Original single glazed timber windows frames and sashes including putty, paintwork and draft sealing. 20no. One-over-one timber sash windows to front and rear of the building to be upgraded to new slim profile double glazed units. Works to include internal secondary glazing to all other windows in addition to proposed refurbishment works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 3, 74 Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2 | Dec 2025 | €1,350,000 | 80 m |
| 42 Fitzwilliam Lane, Fitzwilliam St, Dublin 2 | Jun 2025 | €900,000 | 115 m |
| Apt 1, Ground Floor, 1 Mount Street Upper | Jul 2025 | €1,825,000 | 179 m |
| Apt 14, Dunloe Hall, Merrion St | Sept 2025 | €830,000 | 186 m |
| 23 Dunloe Hall 27 Merrion St, Dublin 2, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €950,000 | 186 m |
| Apt 2 Windsor Court, Windsor Place, Pembroke St Dublin 2 | Oct 2025 | €315,000 | 194 m |
| 19 Pembroke Lane, Pembroke St Lower, Dublin 2 | Jan 2025 | €602,000 | 263 m |
| 46 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2 | Oct 2025 | €825,000 | 285 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 October 2024
- Decision due12 December 2024
- Decision issued11 December 2024
- Permission expiry16 March 2030
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