GrantedExtensionDecided 8 February 2023

73, Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4

Demolition of extensions and outbuildings for a new side extension, rear extension, and a detached gym/office with a basement.

5000/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 7 October 2022

Reference: 5000/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 7 October 2022

Summary

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This project at a protected structure involves removing existing extensions and a carport to construct a new single-storey side extension, a rear extension, and a detached single-storey gym and home office building featuring a basement. It also includes conservation and thermal upgrade works.

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Floor area: 123 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: (rps no
The development will consist of (i) the removal of the single storey addition (14 sq. M) located on the eastern gable of the house (constructed 1998) and the construction of a single storey extension of some 36 sq. M at same location; (ii) the removal of single storey shed/car port (60 sq. M) at the eastern side of the house and the construction of a detached, single storey building (77sq. M) comprising of a gym and home office at the same location. This outbuilding will incorporate a basement (83 sq. M), comprising of store rooms, plant, comms rooms and a gardener's shed; (iii) removal of single storey extension (7.5 sq. M), built in 1998, located at ground floor level to the rear of the house (southern side) and the construction of a single storey extension (10 sq. M) in similar location; (iv) the refurbishment, upgrade and carrying out of conservation works to the house, including thermal upgrading of the building's fabric, the provision of solar panels to roof of outbuilding, installation of air to water heat pumps and the provision thin, double-glazed units (slimlite or equivalent) fitted to existing sash windows throughout, provision of rooflights to roof hips on eastern and western sides and the repositioning of existing rooflight to front (northern) roof slope of the house; (v) internal alterations, modifications and part removal of existing walls and the construction of new internal partitions to the house including the provision of a new stairs within the existing entrance hall; (vi) alterations to the fenestration pattern of the rear facade (southern) including the repositioning of existing venetian window and the replacement of 2 no. X dormers built with the rear slope of roof to house, built to similar design of existing in similar locations

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 15 May 2023.

Notified floor area: 650 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
61 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€5,750,000	123 m
3 Seaview Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€2,650,000	124 m
8 Nutley Court, Nutley Rd, Donnybrook Dublin 4	Jun 2025	€400,000	128 m
2 Ailesbury Grove, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Apr 2025	€2,025,000	136 m
78 Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€2,100,000	152 m
87 Ailesbury Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Jun 2025	€7,100,000	188 m
28 Ailesbury Dr, Ballsbridge, Dublin	May 2026	€2,250,000	196 m
Apt 3, Nutley House, Nutley Rd Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€700,000	202 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 received7 October 2022
Decision due8 February 2023
Decision issued8 February 2023
Permission expiry6 May 2028

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