Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedAlterationsDecided 17 October 2022

65, Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 Y5C6 with frontage onto Templemore Avenue

Revisions to approved extensions and conservation works at a protected house.

4706/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 23 August 2022

Reference
4706/22
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
Permission
Received
23 August 2022

Summary

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Revisions to a previously approved planning permission at a protected structure. The changes include the construction of a new part-single, part-two, and part-three storey extension.

Alterationsprotected structureextensionconservation

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Official record

Development description

  • Protected structure: the development will consist of alterations to previously approved grant of permission (reg. Ref. 3415/22). The works previously approved under reg. Ref. 3415/22 were as follows
  • Demolition of existing modern single storey extensions to side and rear
  • Construction of new single storey extensions to the side and rear with rooflights
  • Retention of existing single storey extension to rear and permission for new rendered finish, new cappings and removal of chimney to same
  • Rebuilding of single storey shed / boiler house to side
  • Replacement and enlargement of dormer window to front main roof
  • Conservation works to the exterior including rebuilding / repairs to brick wall to front / side; brick repointing 1 moisture treatment to gable; reinstatement of canopy hipped roof, timber columns and arches to front elevation
  • Replacement of 5no. Rear windows (non-original) at first / second floors
  • Replacement of existing front vehicular gate piers onto templemore avenue
  • All associated site, landscaping and drainage works. The revisions now proposed are as follows: a. Construction of a new part single, part two and part three storey extension with lift to the side in lieu of single storey extension to side previously granted; b. New / altered internal openings on existing side gable wall to serve proposed extension consisting of 2no. New openings, alteration of toilet window into a door and 1 no. Infilled door opening all at ground floor level; 1no. New door opening at first floor; alteration of half landing windows into doors at both first and second floor half-landing levels; c. New internal partition / subdivision of rear bedroom at first floor / half landing level. D. Alterations / enlarged openings to original brick wall to the front/ side with new window/door opening and aluminium surround; e. New rooflight to rear slope of existing roof including internal shaft / ceiling alterations to stairwell; f. New rendered finish to existing single storey extension to rear retention of brick finish conditioned under reg. Ref. 3415/22; g. Replacement and enlargement of dormer window to front main roof - reduced size conditioned under reg. Ref. 3415/22; h. All associated site, landscaping and drainage works

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
67 Highfield Rd, Rathgar, Dublin 6Jul 2025€2,725,00024 m
The Gables, Oaklands Drive, RathgarJun 2026€3,500,000108 m
13 Templemore Ave, Rathgar, Dublin 6Mar 2026€1,325,000130 m
40 Templemore Avenue, Rathgar, Dublin 6Jun 2025€1,250,000135 m
28 Hillcourt Apts, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6Feb 2025€310,000146 m
12 Hillcourt, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6Jan 2025€299,000146 m
Apt 33 Hillcourt, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6Aug 2025€327,000146 m
18 Highfield Rd, Rathgar, DublinOct 2025€3,615,000152 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

  1. Application received23 August 2022
  2. Decision due17 October 2022
  3. Decision issued17 October 2022
  4. Grant issued4 December 2023
  5. Appeal submitted11 November 2022
  6. Appeal decided4 December 2023

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