20, Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 XP92
Demolition of a side extension and construction of a new part single, part two-storey side and rear addition to a protected house.
WEB1359/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 February 2025
- Reference
- WEB1359/25
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 24 February 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves the demolition of a non-original 20th-century side extension and rear shed at a protected structure. It will be replaced with a part single and part two-storey side and rear addition. The project also includes extensive internal and external alterations, window restoration, and upgrading to double glazing.
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure: the development will consist of the demolition of the 20th century non-original two-storey side extension and single storey side lean-to shed, removal of external rear modern shed, and rear cast-iron stairs to upper ground floor. The proposed works include the construction of a part single and part two-storey side and rear addition, containing a new entrance, living, and plant rooms at lower ground floor and kitchen and dining rooms, and an external terrace at upper ground floor. Alterations to the existing structure at lower ground floor include the opening up of an internal non-original hallway partition wall, new stairs in the original location to the upper ground floor, and the blocking up of an internal rear window. At upper ground floor, alterations include a new opening in the entrance hall and rear wall linking to the proposed kitchen, and the removal of a non-original partition in a room-linking door opening. At first floor level, the partial removal of two non-original partitions and enlargement of an existing partition opening. All existing windows to be retained and restored and non-original single glazing to be replaced with double glazing. Externally, the existing entrance gate to palmerston park is to be enlarged for the creation of vehicular access to the front. To the rear, a boundary wall and lean-to shed are proposed and all associated hard and soft landscaping.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6 | Mar 2025 | €5,000,000 | 99 m |
| 24 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6 | May 2026 | €3,650,000 | 114 m |
| 4a Balnagowan, Palmerston Park, Rathgar Dublin 6 | May 2025 | €330,000 | 135 m |
| 33 Balnagowan, Palmerston Park, Rathmines Dublin 6 | Sept 2025 | €530,000 | 178 m |
| 11 Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6 | May 2026 | €3,575,000 | 196 m |
| 10 Brookfield Court, Richmond Ave South, Dartry Dublin 6 | Jan 2026 | €685,000 | 234 m |
| 22 Temple Sq, Dartry, Dublin 6 | Mar 2026 | €475,000 | 240 m |
| 48 Cowper Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6 | Nov 2025 | €3,350,000 | 250 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received24 February 2025
- Decision due7 October 2025
- Decision issued6 October 2025
- Appeal submitted21 October 2025
- Appeal decided2 March 2026
- Permission expiry15 April 2031
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