WithdrawnChange of useDecided 26 March 2025

20, Northbrook Road, Dublin 6

Change of use from three apartments to a single-family home, including demolition of a rear extension and building a new extension.

WEB1358/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 February 2025

Reference: WEB1358/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 24 February 2025

Summary

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This application for a protected structure proposes changing its use from three apartments back into a single-family home. It includes the demolition of a modern rear extension, refurbishment of the two-storey rear return, and the construction of a new single-storey extension with a green sedum flat roof.

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Development description

Protected structure. Change of use. The development will consist of: a) change of use from 3 apartments to a single-family home for the applicant’s family. B) demolition and removal of modern rear single storey extension. C) refurbishment of existing two-story rear return, opening up at lower ground floor level (lgf) with the addition of a new single-story extension with green sedum flat roof & glazed gallery link extension. The lower ground floor (lgf) is to contain an open plan living space with kitchen dining and living and the existing external rear granite steps are to be refurbished, repaired and to rise to a gallery at upper ground floor level (ugf) with access to a landing in the rear return. D) the original shape and form of the rooms at ugf are to be maintained and used as per their original purpose that is living, dining room and lounge room. E) the shape and form of the two main bedrooms to the first floor (ff) of the house are to be maintained and renovated and reused as bedrooms for the family. The rear room at ff is to be divided into a main bathroom for the house, a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. The ugf room in the rear return is to become a study/home office and visitor wc. F) the lgf is to have one bedroom to the front with ensuite and a family room to the rear and ancillary kitchen to lgf, dry goods stores, entrance hall and boot room. G) all historic and original features including joinery elements, doors, architraves, skirtings, picture rails timber staircase to be refurbished, cleaned, repaired and decorated. H) all internal and original plasterwork, cornices and decorative plaster features to be cleaned, repaired and decorated. New appropriate ceiling roses to match originals to be supplied and fitted. I) the existing roofing slates, ridge pieces to be cleaned and reused. The central valley gutters are to be relined with copper linings and to deliver to cast-iron gutters and downpipes to replace existing pvc type. Provision for roof light aov over main stair to rear façade, second rooflight to family bathroom on inner slope. J) the five chimneys are to be cleaned, relined and the pots are to be rebidded in lime mortar. All flashings to be removed and replaced with new matching flashing. K) demolition of side rear derelict timber garage and repair of rear granite boundary wall. The creation of a vehicular access is being proposed to the rear from rear laneway, insertion of a new sliding double gate to allow vehicle entry and parking in rear garden. Relocation of rear side door in red brick side wall to permit new universal access ramp. Provision for timber lightweight structure pergola area and landscaping to the rear. L) refurbishment of existing cast-iron front pedestrian gate and the creation of vehicular access is being proposed to the front garden. New double gate based on existing cast-iron gate with matching cast-iron motif to accommodate a car space in front garden to comply with criteria in the current development plan. M) front façade brickwork and all features and details to be cleaned, pointing to be raked out and re-pointed in accordance with the original sample of repointing at the front door lobby. Side elevation non original sand and cement to be removed and replaced with lime render. Rear elevation sand and cement render to be removed and granite stone façade to be cleaned, repaired and repointed. Rear return brick elevation, to be cleaned, repaired and repointed. All windows and doors to be refurbished, cleaned, repaired, draught proofed and painted. Existing windows, historic glazing and external doors to be refurbished, cleaned, repaired and draughtproofed. N) cast-iron railing to the granite staircase to be cleaned, repaired, including strengthening and painted. O) conservation of historic fabric, renovation, and alterations to the existing buildings, including all associated site works. Conservation of house including historic and original fabric, repairs and alterations to be carried out in compliance with conservation best practice.

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
19 Northbrook Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	May 2025	€2,650,000	16 m
The Coach House, Off Cambridge Terrace, Ranelagh	Jul 2025	€817,000	46 m
8 St Annes, Northbrook Rd, Ranelagh Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€920,000	55 m
16 St Annes, Northbrook Rd, Ranelagh Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€550,000	68 m
54 Dartmouth Square, Dublin 6not full market price	Feb 2025	€1,350,000	75 m
5 Dartmouth Square West, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€2,000,000	147 m
22 Northbrook Ave, Ranelagh, Dublinnot full market price	Jan 2026	€400,000	153 m
8 Dartmouth Square, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€2,450,000	164 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 received24 February 2025
Decision due17 April 2025
Decision issued26 March 2025

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