55 & 56, Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6
Three-storey rear extensions and internal alterations to two protected structures on Ranelagh Road.
4636/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 6 December 2019
- Reference
- 4636/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 6 December 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves constructing a three-storey rear extension incorporating the existing rear returns of two protected structures. It includes extensive internal alterations, lower ground floor living space extensions, window-to-door conversions, and front garden landscaping.
- Storeys
- 3
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Protected structure: planning permission at 55 & 56 ranelagh road, dublin 6, d06 n562 & d06 e2x4, respective, both protected structures, for a three storey rear extension incorporating the existing rear return to both properties to form extended lower ground floor living accommodation, new bedroom to ground floor level and new bathroom to first floor landing level; alterations to rear landing arch window sill to form access to new extension; additional works to no. 55 include: alteration to existing bathroom to form ensuite to main bedroom, new ensuite door in main bedroom; new 2.85 internal openings in existing walls to lower ground floor; new stud wall to form utility space to lwr ground floor; replacement of front lwr ground floor window to door; extended front terrace to lwr ground floor terrace, new landscaping detail for bin storage to front lawn, removal of cement mortar to front & rear brickwork and replacement with lime mortar; additional works to no. 56 include: new stud wall to form bedroom to lwr ground floor; new ensuite and wc to lwr ground floor, new 3m ope to existing rear wall, removal of kitchen to first floor, replacement of front lwr ground floor window to door; extended front terrace to lwr ground floor terrace, new insulated slab to lwr ground floor, new landscaping detail for bin storage to front lawn, repair and repointing of granite steps to entrance and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 22 June 2020.
Notified floor area: 230 m²
2 commencement notices are linked to this development.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 7 Belle Isle, 51 Ranelagh Rd, Dublin 6 | Apr 2026 | €394,000 | 47 m |
| 49/50 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Jan 2026 | €726,000 | 56 m |
| 63 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Dec 2025 | €1,880,000 | 64 m |
| 37 Dexter Terrace, Northbrook Rd, Ranelagh | Oct 2025 | €685,000 | 64 m |
| 56 Dexter Terrace, Northbrook Rd, Ranelagh | May 2026 | €730,000 | 71 m |
| Apt 1 The Hill Pub, 12 Old Mount Pleasant, Ranelagh | Mar 2026 | €6,493 | 96 m |
| 3 Mountpleasant Place, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Feb 2025 | €470,000 | 123 m |
| Gate Lodge, Ranelagh Gardens, Ranelagh Village | Apr 2026 | €950,000 | 150 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received6 December 2019
- Decision due7 February 2020
- Decision issued7 February 2020
- Grant issued20 March 2020
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