GrantedAlterationsDecided 6 November 2023

53 Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4

Internal and external upgrades to a protected detached villa, including solar panels and roof replacement on a security building.

4461/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 12 September 2023

Reference: 4461/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 12 September 2023

Summary

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Planning permission is sought for works to a protected detached villa on Ailesbury Road. The works include upgrading mechanical and electrical systems, installing photovoltaic cells on the rear roof, replacing an asbestos roof on the rear security residence, and minor internal layout reconfigurations.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: full planning permission is sought for works at 53 ailesbury road dublin 4 , a part two part , three storey over semi-basement, detached villa type dwelling, ridge height circa 15.6 meters above ground level (protected structure reference 87 on the record of protected structures) as follows
Upgrade to existing mechanical and electrical systems throughout including associated decorative works as a result of rewiring
External works for new incoming esb supply and new photovoltaic cells at roof level to rear internal pitches
Existing asbestos sheet roof to security guards residence to the rear of the site to be removed complete, safely disposed of and replaced with a new insulated single ply membrane roof finish. Existing roof structure to be retained
Lower ground floor level, minimal reconfiguration of internal layout to kitchen and staff service area. Existing kitchenette facilities to be refurbished, including new extract vent
Ground floor level, 1no. New glazed screen with manually operated double doors between the entrance hall and lobby
Reconfiguration of existing kitchen storage area and service area including a new stud partition wall, including new extract vent
First floor level, removal of a section of ceiling in 2no. Locations to facilitate access to existing rooflights . Reconfiguration of guest bathrooms and dressing room areas
Second floor level, reconfiguration of existing laundry room area
Refurbishment works throughout including the renewal of existing sanitaryware and finishes
Removal of non-historic radiator covers throughout

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 7 September 2021.

Notified floor area: 1,413 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
61 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€5,750,000	78 m
Mulcaire, 40a Ailesbury Rd, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€10,000,000	103 m
37 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Apr 2025	€5,200,000	125 m
29 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€1,500,000	165 m
29 Ailesbury Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin	Oct 2025	€2,000,000	165 m
39 Nutley Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€1,510,000	213 m
Apt 3, Nutley House, Nutley Rd Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€700,000	228 m
78 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€2,100,000	231 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 received12 September 2023
Decision due6 November 2023
Decision issued6 November 2023
Permission expiry2 February 2029

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