GrantedExtensionDecided 23 April 2024

80, Park Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04 V3Y7

Demolition of modern extensions and construction of a new part-single, part-two-storey extension at a protected house.

4579/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 4 October 2023

Reference: 4579/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 4 October 2023

Summary

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The project at this protected structure involves demolishing a non-original conservatory and rear extensions. A new 320 sqm part-single, part-two-storey extension will be built to the rear and side, alongside extensive internal and external modifications to the historic house.

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Floor area: 320 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission:permission development at 80 park avenue, sandymount, dublin 4, d04 v3y7 (a protected structure), on the corner of park avenue and sydney parade avenue. The development will consist of the demolition of a non-original conservatory (15 sqm) to the side and a non-original part single storey (34.7 sqm) part two storey (64 sqm) extension to the rear and side and a non-original brick wall with arched doorway to the side, and the subsequent construction of a part single storey / part two storey extension (320 sqm) to the rear and side containing 3no. Rooflights and photovoltaic roof panels and construction of a new meter box enclosure to the front garden. Modifications to the existing house; at ground floor level to include adjustment of opening in rear wall of the main house to new extension, modification of opes in rear wall of rear return to new extension, removal of internal walls of rear return, removal of north-west side wall of rear return to new extension including removal of non-original windows and doors to this side wall, widening of ope in south-east side wall of rear return to now extension including removal of modern casement window to this side wall, dropping of ground level in rear return, enlargement of ope and double doors between the main reception rooms, insertion of internal window ope into front reception room; at first floor level to include removal of modern window and modification of ope in rear wall of rear return to new extension, reconfiguration of partition walls in rear return, reinstatement of original window to existing bedroom 5, removal of modern window to existing wardrobe, removal of modern partition walls in main house to existing wardrobe, partial removal of wall between existing bedroom 1 and existing bathroom, insertion of new partition and new doorway into existing bedroom 2 and modification to doorways, modification of doorway to bedroom 3, repair & re-pointing works to brick facades, localised minor repair & restoration works to roofs and rendered facades, replacement of pvc rainwater goods with cast iron, refurbishment of original windows to include reglazing with acoustic slim double glazing, removal of modern paint to columns at front door, repair & restoration works to granite steps, cills and plinth and associated site and drainage works, all at no. 80 park avenue (protected structure), a 2 storey semi-detached building.

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
39 Sydney Parade Ave, Sandymount, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€2,070,000	43 m
41 Sydney Parade Ave, Dublin 4, Dublin	Oct 2025	€2,000,000	46 m
6 Martello Mews, Sydney Parade Ave, Sandymount Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€870,000	73 m
43 Adelaide, Strand Rd, Sandymount	May 2026	€690,000	133 m
45 Adelaide, Strand Rd, Sandymount Dublin 4	Dec 2025	€765,001	142 m
52 St Albans Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€1,390,000	169 m
69 Merrion Strand, Strand Rd, Sandymount	Mar 2025	€970,000	189 m
Apt 8 S T John's Wood, St John's Road, Sandymount	Aug 2025	€502,000	194 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 received4 October 2023
Decision due23 April 2024
Decision issued23 April 2024
Appeal submitted3 May 2024
Appeal decided28 January 2025
Permission expiry13 March 2030

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