InvalidExtensionDecided 26 September 2023

48 Dartmouth Square East, Dublin 6, D06 NX07

Two-storey rear extension and internal alterations to a protected structure on Dartmouth Square.

4509/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 20 September 2023

Reference: 4509/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 20 September 2023

Summary

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The development consists of the demolition of an outbuilding and the construction of a two-storey rear extension with a double-height atrium and roof garden. Internal works to the protected structure include a new limecrete floor slab, wall removals, and layout reconfigurations.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure (rps no. 2196). The development will consist of : (a) widening / amalgamation of existing openings at ground floor level rear wall to provide access to new extension and alterations to openings at g/1st floor and 1st/2nd half-landings, (ii) the removal of non-original partitions at ground floor level, (iii) removal of stud wall between front two rooms at second floor level and the formation of a single door opening in the spine wall; (iv) dismantlement of the existing outbuilding to the rear of the dwelling and the salvage of its historic bricks for reuse (see below); (b) construction of a two-storey extension to rear, comprising double-height atrium with rooflights; kitchen/dining area at ground floor, landing/office and 2 no. Bedrooms and wc at first floor and a roof garden with 2.2m metal privacy screen; (c) internal works to the existing dwelling consist of : (i) new limecrete floor slab throughout the ground floor; (ii) new wc and pantry at ground floor level; (iii) insertion of stud partition within rear room at second floor level, to form ensuite; (iv) remodelling of existing wc at second floor landing level; (d) external : (i) re-slating of roof using bangor blue natural slates and with lead flashings and valleys and a single conservation-style rooflight in lieu of original cast-iron; (ii) draught-proofing and slimlite double-glazing of existing sashes; (iii) brickwork repointing in lime flush joints, including chimneys and re-haunching of pots and light cleaning; (iv) replacement of cast-iron rainwater goods with new cast iron; (v) light cleaning and repointing in lime mortar of stone entrance steps; (e) external works: (i) reconstruction of dismantled shed to the north east of the subject site; (ii) new permeable paving in front garden; (iii) provision of a 7.7sq. M bike and bin store to the front of the existing dwelling; (iv) provision of new external patio space with integrated seating and water feature to the rear; (v) provision of new ramp to allow accessibility to ground floor level; (vi) repair of existing stone walls; (vii) redecoration of iron railings to boundaries and steps; (f) all associated site works, including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure and drainage 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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 1, 10 Upper Leeson St, Dublin 2	Mar 2025	€1,900,000	87 m
54 Dartmouth Square, Dublin 6not full market price	Feb 2025	€1,350,000	117 m
41 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2	Feb 2026	€850,000	127 m
149 Upper Lesson St, Dublin 2, Dublin	Dec 2025	€500,000	137 m
52 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2not full market price	Jun 2025	€350,000	137 m
26 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€777,000	148 m
11 Symphony Hall, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2	Apr 2025	€560,000	148 m
16 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€800,000	148 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 received20 September 2023
Decision due14 November 2023
Decision issued26 September 2023

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