GrantedAlterationsDecided 7 July 2025

65 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2, D02 KW40

Repairs, maintenance, and minor alterations to a protected four-storey office building in Dublin 2.

WEB1305/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 17 February 2025

Reference: WEB1305/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 17 February 2025

Summary

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The development consists of the demolition of non-original external steps and essential internal and external repairs to a four-storey over basement office building. Works include roof repairs, window restoration, and slate replacement on a Protected Structure within an Architectural Conservation Area.

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Storeys: 4

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Development description

Protected structure permission for development consisting of demolition of a non original external steps to the rear of existing return at ground floor garden level, essential internal and external repairs and maintenance work, minor material alterations and new refurbishment works to an existing 4 storey over basement and 3 storeys over basement rear return office building at 65 fitzwilliam square north, dublin 2 d02 kw40 (a protected structure) the site is located with the curtilage of a protected structure rps ref 2860 and is located within an architectural conservation area external works to include
Removal of non original copper sheeting to main roof and its replacement with blue bangor slate roof, new lead centre valleys and parapet with cast iron rain water goods to the rear elevation
Repairs and reslating of hipped roof to the rear return with new lead flashing to the existing chimney and new cast iron rainwater goods
Removal of non original steel window at 3rd floor level front elevation and replacement with appropriate style like for like 3 over 3 sliding sash window
Repairs and upgrading of all original historic sliding sash windows
Reinstatement of historic decorative lead fan light and side lights to main entrance
Repointing in lime mortar front and rear elevational brickwork including return building. Provision of external feathered lime mortar reveals to all windows in lieu of existing sand and cement surrounds
Repair and cleaning of granite rusticated blockwork to front entrance and basement elevations, repair and cleaning of granite steps, cills, parapet and plinth
Repair of historic front iron railings and gate to front elevation/repair of historic iron window rails to first floor front windows
Provision of new contemporary styled french door and screen at lower ground level of rear return
Removal of non original window and door to rear of existing return at lower ground floor level and provision of replacement sash windows to match existing overhead
Repairs and refurbishment of existing under footpath stores to front
Removal of redundant services/cables in the front and rear elevations
Provision of discrete recessed downlighter in transom over front door and provision of 2 no. Uplighters withing the external side of the front fan light
Provision of new replacement business wall plaque mounted on granite walling to side of front entrance door
Provision of wall vent openings for room ventilation to front and rear elevations
Provision of external air conditioning units within centre valley of the main roof together with provision of pv solar panels to the roof slopes
Repairs of existing brick boundary walls, site associated works to include landscaping, revised s/w and foul drainage and bicycle storage to rear. Internal works to include
Replacement and upgrading of all existing services including plumbing, electrics, heating, air conditioning, lighting, ventilation, fire alarm and fire escape signs
Floor strengthening and repairs to all floors
Upgrading an refurbishment of existing rear return providing new layouts to provide canteen, tea stations and updated sanitary/changing facilities and meeting rooms at all 4 levels throughout with replacement fire rated steel/glass doors to existing staircase openings at each level
Provision of new internal fire rated glazed screen to side of existing basement stairs
Provision of new double doors between two main reception rooms at entrance level
Removal of lower ground floor later concrete floor complete with underfloor heating
Repairs and upgrading works to all ceilings including repairs and cleaning of all cornice work and centre roses
Provision of sound proofing to floors
Refurbishment of all original historic fireplaces and removal of all non original fire surrounds
New internal desk layout and related furniture
Provision of new floor finishes and complete internal redecoration
Upgrading of existing internal doors to provide required fire ratings
General internal improvement works and other minor associated alterations
Modification of non original clerestory window to main stairwell

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”

National zoning type: General

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
19 Pembroke Lane, Pembroke St Lower, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€602,000	34 m
2 Fitzwilliam Sq, Dublin 2, Dublin	Apr 2025	€6,475,000	78 m
Apt 3, 55 Lad Lane, Dublin 2price excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€837,004	151 m
Apt 14, 55 Lad Lane, Dublin 2price excludes VAT	Jan 2025	€779,736	151 m
Apartment 25, 55 Lad Laneprice excludes VAT	Jan 2025	€1,365,639	151 m
Apartment 19, 55 Lad Laneprice excludes VAT	Feb 2025	€1,233,480	151 m
Apt 8, 55 Lad Lane, Dublin 2price excludes VAT	Jan 2025	€916,299	151 m
Apt 4, 55 Lad Lane, Dublin 2price excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€845,815	151 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 received17 February 2025
Decision due7 July 2025
Decision issued7 July 2025
Permission expiry25 September 2030

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