GrantedAlterationsDecided 10 December 2024

57 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4

Fabric repair and roof works to a protected structure on Pembroke Road.

4361/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 October 2024

Reference: 4361/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 22 October 2024

Summary

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A 10-year permission is sought for extensive fabric repairs to a protected structure. Works include stripping and re-slating the main roof, replacing roof-lights, repairing brickwork on the front elevation, and upgrading rainwater systems.

Alterationsprotected structureconservationroofing

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Development description

Protected structure: 10 year permission . The development will consist of: (a) fabric repair works: (i) main roof: strip slates; salvage re-usable slates; dispose of fibre/asbestos slates. Salvage ridge and hip tiles and reinstate when roof is slated; provide matching replacement for any missing or damaged beyond repair. Re- slate the roof using salvaged original natural stone slates on the outer slopes as far as possible and new matching natural stone slates on the inner slopes, on breathable membrane using treated battens. Strip all parapet and valley gutters; adjust, repair, and/or replace if necessary valley boarding to suit new copperwork. Lay new copper gutters. Repair, or if necessary replace, existing flashings and cover flashings. Re-form rainwater outlets. Repair roof structural timbers and wall-plates, including cutting and splicing any rotten timbers. Remove existing velux type roof-lights and replace as indicated on drawings. Remove existing 'dormer type' access to roof, and replace with velux type roof-light in the plane of the roof. Provide roof insulation; (ii) external walls: brickwork to front elevation: repair, or replace if necessary, damaged bricks. Rake out and repoint brickwork with lime mortar - wigged pointing to match original. Brickwork to rear elevation: carry out minor repairs to brickwork and pointing. Rendered wall finishes: carry out structural repairs to cracks as detailed on structural engineer's drawings: hack off loose, damaged or hollow areas of render and re-render to match original; clean and re-decorate. Masonry walls: gently clean to remove surface dirt; complete minor repairs to granite ashlar and chanelled granite ashlar walling and pointing. Provide all necessary lead flashings and cover flashings. Concrete frame to modern extension: carry out repair works as detailed on structural engineer's drawings and make good. (iii) parapet walls: carry out all necessary remedial and structural repairs which become apparent after opening-up; repair metalwork as necessary; redecorate. (iv) chimney stacks: carry out all necessary re- building/repair works including repointing wigged finish to match existing. (extent of re-building to be determined by conservation architect after stacks are opened-up). Repair, or replace if necessary, damaged chimney pots to match originals; repair or replace flashings as necessary. (v) windows: carry out all necessary repairs to timber frames and sashes if feasible: if not feasible, replace windows on like for like basis by conservation specialist joinery manufacturer. Cills/ surrounds: repair cracks in granite cills and fill all holes. Repair, or if necessary replace, rendered reveals, and apply new mastic joint with window frames. (vi) railings/ security frames: check all fixings/supports and repair as required; check for expansion where built into walls and repair as necessary including any cracks in the masonry walls. (vii) boundaries: repair front boundary railings and granite plinth as necessary: (viii) rainwater disposal: repair, or if necessary replace, rainwater goods; clean out all gutters, hopper heads, rainwater pipes and leave water-tight and in good working order; re-decorate on completion as required. (b) provide electric vehicle polemounted charge point in front car-parking area.

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
8 Baruva House, 57 Pembroke Rd, Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€405,000	2 m
Apt 10, 57 Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€350,000	2 m
Apt 3, 57 Pembroke Rd, Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€350,000	2 m
Apt 16, 59 Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€415,000	12 m
Apt 2, 51 Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Jan 2026	€925,000	42 m
Apartment 5, 51 Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridgenot full market price	Nov 2025	€20,000	42 m
49 Pembroke Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Jun 2026	€1,000,000	76 m
49a Pembroke Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Jun 2026	€980,000	76 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 received22 October 2024
Decision due16 December 2024
Decision issued10 December 2024
Permission expiry16 March 2030

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