InvalidExtensionDecided 11 February 2021

39, Merton Drive, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Demolition of a rear extension and shed to build a new single and two-storey rear extension, garage conversion, and rear dormer window.

WEB1104/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 10 February 2021

Reference: WEB1104/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 10 February 2021

Summary

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The development involves demolishing an existing single-storey rear extension and garden shed. In its place, a new single and two-storey extension will be built to the rear and part side of the house, alongside a garage conversion, a rear dormer window, and widening of the front gateway.

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Official record

Development description

Re: planning permission is sought by jenny casey for the demolition of existing single storey extension and garden shed to the rear of the existing house and the construction of a single and two storey extension, including rooflight, to the rear and part side of the existing house, the conversion of the existing garage space to the front and the construction of 1no. Dormer window to the rear slope of the existing house, and one new rooflight to the front slope and one new rooflight to the rear slope of the existing house and the widening of front gateway, associated elevational changes and all associated siteworks, all at no. 39 merton drive, ranelagh, dublin 6.

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 29 November 2021.

Notified floor area: 215.5 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
49 Merton Dr, Sandford Rd, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,275,000	49 m
Merton House, 53 Merton Dr Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€1,950,000	69 m
70 Merton Dr, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jan 2025	€1,175,000	100 m
20 Cullenswood Gardens, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€1,425,150	143 m
4 Hollybank Ave Lower, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€1,135,000	168 m
56 Hollybank Avenue Lower, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jan 2026	€1,030,000	177 m
59 Hollybank Avenue Lower, Ranelagh, Dublin 6not full market price	Apr 2025	€600,000	186 m
15 Lower Cherryfield Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€957,600	188 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 received10 February 2021
Decision due6 April 2021
Decision issued11 February 2021

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