WithdrawnAlterationsDecided 14 November 2024

59 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1, DO1C2C8

Restoration and repair works to a protected building on Parnell Square.

4957/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 13 December 2023

Reference: 4957/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 13 December 2023

Summary

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The project involves extensive repair and restoration works to a protected structure, including the retention of a fire-damaged floor replacement. Works include repairing historic sash windows, repointing the facade, repairing the roof structure, and interior refurbishment.

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Development description

Protected structure: permission & retention:the development will consist/consists of works to a protected structure as follows: retention permission is sought for the insertion of a new floor structure and floorboards which replaced the existing fire damaged floor structures and associated floorboards. Permission is sought for the following works: repair and restoration of 6no. Historic sash windows to east (parnell square) elevation and replacement of 15no. Casement windows to south (parnell street) elevation; repair of cracks to east and south elevations and repointing of historic east facade to parnell square in traditional wigged detail; repair of historic roof structure and re-slating to traditional detail using maximum possible original slates; replacement of 3no. Existing rooflights and installation of 2 no. New rooflights - all to be 'conservation' type rooflights; interior refurbishment to include conservation and restoration of all original features within the central stairwell, installation of breathable dry-lining to external walls, installation of new ceilings to rooms at first, second and third floor, installation of new internal doors, architraves and skirting boards as required; proposed bathroom/wardrobe pods to be inserted in each bedroom and a kitchen pod in the kitchen/dining/living area; proposed restoration of existing fireplaces; all associated site works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”

National zoning type: General

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
30 Ivy Exchange, Parnell St, Dublin 1	Feb 2026	€450,000	52 m
103 Ivy Exchange, Parnell St, Dublin 1	Sept 2025	€320,000	52 m
26 Ivy Exchange, Parnell St, Dublin 1	Jun 2025	€315,000	52 m
71 Ivy Exchange, Parnell St, Dublin 1	May 2025	€435,000	52 m
55 Ivy Exchange, Parnell St, Dublin 1	May 2025	€350,000	52 m
42 Ivy Exchange, Parnell Street, Dublin 1	Jul 2025	€378,000	52 m
Apt 79, Ivy Exchange, Parnell St Dublin 1	Feb 2025	€349,900	52 m
51 Ivy Exchange, Parnell St, Dublin 1	Nov 2025	€335,000	52 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

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Application received13 December 2023
Decision due15 February 2024
Decision issued14 November 2024

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