GrantedAlterationsDecided 17 January 2019

88, Kenilworth Square, Rathgar, Dublin 6

Demolition of a side extension and construction of a new two-storey over garden level extension at a protected structure.

4389/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 November 2018

Reference: 4389/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 14 November 2018

Summary

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The project at this protected structure involves demolishing a non-original single-storey side extension and modern sheds. It will be replaced with a contemporary two-storey over garden level side extension, alongside extensive internal and external refurbishments.

Alterationsprotected structureextensionrefurbishment

Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for development at this site 88 kenilworth square, rathgar, dublin 6 (a protected structure). The development will consist of: (1) demolition of existing non-original single storey side extension situated on the northern elevation of the main dwelling at upper ground floor level (entrance level) and construction of replacement two storey over lower ground floor level (garden level) contemporary style side extension on the northern elevation of the main dwelling with external balcony at entrance level and roof light over first floor, and, (2) internal and external refurbishment, repairs and alterations to the existing two storey over lower ground floor level building to consist of the following: (i) at lower ground floor level: demolition of existing modern sheds to the side/north of main dwelling: removal and replacement of existing window under front steps with new doorway, replacement window in west elevation; new opes in north elevation to provide access to replacement side extension; window open in north elevation for gym; removal of non-original partitions in living room/kitchenette/bathroom and utility room; new internal partitions in kitchen/utility/wc and new opes between kitchen/utility; rebuilding portion of rubble garden party wall facing west; (ii) at upper ground floor level: renovation of existing ope to replacement side extension; (iii) at first floor level: removal of non-original wc and partitions on landing, removal of non-original fitted wardrobes and sinks in bedrooms, new ope in north elevation to provide access to replacement side (iv) general conservation works to windows, joinery and plasterwork. The proposal also includes landscaping works 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

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

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 1 November 2019.

Notified floor area: 57.5 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

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

Timeline

Application received14 November 2018
Decision due17 January 2019
Decision issued17 January 2019
Grant issued11 June 2019
Appeal submitted11 February 2019
Appeal decided11 June 2019

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