GrantedAlterationsDecided 22 February 2024

8 Rostrevor Terrace, Orwell Rd, Dartry, Dublin 6, D06 F8Y6

Alterations and a single-storey rear extension to a protected house in Dartry.

5070/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 December 2023

Reference: 5070/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 22 December 2023

Summary

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The project involves alterations to the front of a non-original garage to create a covered porch, internal layout changes including relocating the kitchen, and the demolition of a rear bay window. A new single-storey extension of 25.4 square meters will be constructed at the rear.

Alterationsprotected structureextensionrenovation

Floor area: 25 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure the development consists of: alterations to the front of the non-original, late 20th century garage at ground floor level to the side of the house including; recessing the garage door location to create a new covered porch (6.5 sq. M) with arched entrance ope in lieu of existing double gates; the creation of a new door with sidelights leading from this into the house (in lieu of existing internal window ope); provision of new window in lieu of the existing small door ope to (south) side elevation of the entrance steps; internal alterations including relocation of kitchen to the rear of the house for improved daylight; the formation of a new ope in the internal spine wall between front and rear rooms; replacement of existing internal, non-original kitchen door with fixed glazed panel; demolition of rear bay window at ground level (2 sq. M) and construction of a single-storey extension to rear (25.4 sq. M) including provision of rooflight over this; alterations to half landing level window to rear elevation as well as minor alterations to doors leading from the lower hallway and garage into the garden; and associated 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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Built & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 12 November 2024.

Notified floor area: 25.4 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
4 Rostrevor Terrace, Orwell Rd, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€2,950,000	54 m
20 Zion Rd, Rathgar, Dublin 6	Oct 2025	€3,078,500	83 m
1 Mayfield, Zion Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6	Oct 2025	€1,750,000	108 m
The Mews, 27 Zion Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€775,000	144 m
23 Zion Rd, Rathgar, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€1,950,000	148 m
16 Orwell Place, Marianella, Orwell Road	Aug 2025	€725,000	165 m
Unit 35 Orwell Hall, Marianella, Rathgar	Feb 2026	€565,000	167 m
27 Orwell Hall Block C, Marianella Rathgar, Dublin6	Jun 2026	€760,000	167 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 received22 December 2023
Decision due23 February 2024
Decision issued22 February 2024
Permission expiry18 May 2029

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