GrantedExtensionDecided 8 April 2025

20, Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 NV63

Demolition of existing extensions and construction of new single-storey side and rear extensions at a protected structure.

WEB1269/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 13 February 2025

Reference: WEB1269/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 13 February 2025

Summary

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The proposed development at this protected structure involves the demolition of a ground floor side extension, a two-storey rear return, a garage, and outbuildings. It will be replaced by new single-storey extensions to the sides and rear measuring 123 square metres, alongside internal alterations.

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Floor area: 123 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: michael whelan intends to apply for permission for development, located at this site: no. 20 temple gardens, rathmines, dublin 6, d06 nv63, (a protected structure, dublin city council rps ref. 8020). The proposed development will consist of the demolition of: (i) part of existing ground floor side extension, (ii) two storey rear return, (iii) garage and (iv) outbuildings. The proposed development also consists of the construction of single storey extensions to sides and rear of the dwelling measuring (123 m²), as well as internal alterations, all associated elevational changes, and all associated site development works on a site area of c. 0.1ha.

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

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 3 June 2025.

Notified floor area: 466 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
20 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€5,000,000	14 m
24 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€3,650,000	81 m
11 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€3,575,000	124 m
48 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€3,350,000	176 m
35 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2026	€1,950,000	210 m
4a Balnagowan, Palmerston Park, Rathgar Dublin 6	May 2025	€330,000	220 m
8 Cowper Drive, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€1,550,000	260 m
33 Balnagowan, Palmerston Park, Rathmines Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€530,000	263 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 received13 February 2025
Decision due9 April 2025
Decision issued8 April 2025
Permission expiry29 June 2030

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