GrantedAlterationsDecided 9 February 2024

21 Grattan Parade, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 N4X9

Refurbishment of a house containing two apartments, including partial demolition and a new rear extension.

4530/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 September 2023

Reference: 4530/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 22 September 2023

Summary

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The project involves the refurbishment of an existing dwelling accommodating two self-contained apartments. It includes the demolition of a non-original rear extension, reconstruction of a western extension, and the construction of a new single-storey rear extension with a green roof.

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of the refurbishment of the existing dwelling accommodating two existing self-contained apartments. Permission is also sought for (i) demolition of the non orignal extension to the rear and west (adjoining the party wall of no. 20 grattan parade), (ii) demolition of the western chimney breast at ground and first floor (no chimney stack existing above roof level), (iii) replacement of the existing roof currently in very poor condition with a new roof structure, (v) new internal partition walls at ground and first floor, (vi) partial demotion and rebuilding of the damaged southern boundary wall to laneway and formation of a new single storey extension to the rear with a green roof, (vii) reconstruction of the existing one- / part two- storey extension to the west of the dwelling (viii) amendment of window and door opes to the rear facade at ground level, (ix) removal of stair case serving first floor and replacement of same with new stairs in western extension, (xi) replacement of timber sash window to front elevation with new one-over-one timber sash, (x) provision of new clear glass to fanlight; removal of front door, (xi) removal of non-original vent to front facade and make good ope with brick, (xii) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z1: Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“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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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 10 December 2024.

Notified floor area: 150 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
5 Grattan Parade, Drumcondra, Dublin 9	Feb 2026	€375,000	23 m
17 Grattan Parade, Drumcondra, Dublin 9	Oct 2025	€450,000	28 m
14 St Annes Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9	Mar 2026	€510,000	46 m
Apt 1 Clonturk Mews, 8 Lower Drumcondra Road, Drumcondraprice excludes VAT	Apr 2026	€458,716	51 m
2 Clonturk Mews, 8-10 Drumcondra Road Lower, Drumcondraprice excludes VAT	Mar 2026	€387,665	51 m
Apartment 4, Clonturk Mews, Drumcondra Road Lowerprice excludes VAT	Jul 2026	€394,495	51 m
24 St Annes Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin	Nov 2025	€610,000	55 m
9 Whitworth Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin	Jun 2025	€650,000	61 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 received22 September 2023
Decision due14 February 2024
Decision issued9 February 2024
Appeal submitted27 February 2024
Appeal decided27 September 2024
Permission expiry10 November 2029

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