GrantedExtensionDecided 20 September 2022

38, Heytesbury Street, Portobello, Dublin 8

A single-storey rear extension and internal conservation works to a protected mid-terraced house in Portobello.

4558/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 27 July 2022

Reference: 4558/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 27 July 2022

Summary

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The proposed works to this protected structure include a single-storey rear extension with a curved zinc-clad roof, facilitated by partial demolition of the existing return. It also includes internal circulation improvements, window restorations, and alterations to the front sunken terrace to add a bike store.

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Storey: 1

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for the following works to a two storey mid-terraced house: a) a single storey rear extension with curved zinc clad roof, facilitated by the demolition of internalised ground floor level walls which are part of existing return; b) omission of new en-suite (previously approved under pp ref. No. 2148/21) and alterations to lobby to include new utility room at lower ground floor; c) alteration to stairs to improve internal circulation; d) alterations to existing main bathroom and en-suite at lower ground floor; e) alterations to upper ground floor wc to form shower bathroom; f) replacement of 2 approved (pp ref. No. 2148/21) roof windows in upper return room with single roof window over upper landing area; g) provision of new window in existing return at upper level; h) alterations to front sunken terrace including provision of bike store; i) sundry alterations, repair and restoration works carried out under conservation principles throughout including sash window restorations and renewal of mechanical and electrical services.

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

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 12 December 2022.

Notified floor area: 174.72 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
32 Heytesbury St, Circular Rd South, Dublin 8	Nov 2025	€1,780,000	41 m
40 Curzon St, South Circular Rd, Dublin 8	Dec 2025	€795,000	51 m
1 Curzon St, South Circular Rd, Dublin 8	Oct 2025	€1,015,000	65 m
12 Grantham St, Dublin 8, Dublin	Jun 2025	€1,530,000	71 m
8 Arnott St, South Circular Road, Dublin 8	Oct 2025	€626,000	73 m
60 Heytesbury St, Dublin 8, Dublin	Jan 2025	€785,000	78 m
50 Heytesbury St, Portabello, Dublin 8	May 2026	€965,000	81 m
52 Heytesbury Street, Portobello, Dublin 8	Dec 2025	€1,450,000	94 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 received27 July 2022
Decision due20 September 2022
Decision issued20 September 2022
Grant issued2 November 2022

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