GrantedExtensionDecided 21 April 2021

179, Griffith Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Construction of a first-floor rear extension over an existing ground-floor extension.

WEB1174/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 25 February 2021

Reference: WEB1174/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 25 February 2021

Summary

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The applicant seeks planning permission for an amended first-floor pitched roof extension measuring 28 sqm sitting on top of the existing rear ground-floor extension. The project also includes internal refurbishment and a new velux window.

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Storeys: 2
Floor area: 28 m²

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Official record

Development description

I, the applicant, seek planning permission, as an amended application, to the previously approved first floor extension application reg. Ref. 3289/20 for revised first floor extension to the rear and first floor refurbishment of a two storey semi-detached house at 179 griffith avenue, drumcondra, dublin
The proposed development will consist of the construction of a first floor pitched roof extension sitting on top of the existing rear ground floor extension. The proposed first floor extension measures 28 m2 (total gross house area including existing house is 189 m2). The proposed extension is similar in height, width and form to the previously approved proposal reg. Ref. 3289/20 with an additional 5 m2 in area. The proposed development will also consist of general remedial works to the first floor layout including removal of internal walls and breaking through external rear wall at first floor to access new first floor extension, new family bathroom, velux window to rear roof pitch of main house and associated site works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z1: Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
7 The Grove, Griffith Downs, Drumcondra Dublin 9	Aug 2025	€680,000	57 m
165 Griffith Ave, Drumcondra, Dublin 9	Jun 2025	€945,000	72 m
Apt 123 Hampton Lodge, Grace Park Road, Dublin 9	Mar 2026	€400,000	87 m
215 Hampton Lodge, Grace Park Rd, Drumcondra Dublin 9	Dec 2025	€410,000	87 m
Apt 221 Block A, Hampton Lodge, Grace Park Rd Dublin 9	Jul 2025	€400,000	87 m
Apt 116 Block A, Hampton Lodge, Grace Park Rd Dublin 9	Jul 2025	€405,000	87 m
107 Block A, Hampton Lodge, Grace Park Rd Dublin 9	Dec 2025	€420,000	118 m
203b Hampton Lodge, Gracepark Rd, Drumcondra Dublin 9	Jul 2025	€400,000	155 m

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Key dates

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Application received25 February 2021
Decision due21 April 2021
Decision issued21 April 2021
Grant issued3 June 2021

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