InvalidAlterationsDecided 22 July 2020

55 & 56, South Hill, Dartry, Dublin 6, D06 PF83

Splitting a pair of semi-detached houses into two detached houses with extensions.

WEB1456/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 16 July 2020

Reference: WEB1456/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 16 July 2020

Summary

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The project involves dividing a pair of semi-detached houses into two detached houses by demolishing a connecting structure. It includes extending and converting the attic of No. 55, and constructing a new basement, ground, first-floor, and attic extensions at No. 56.

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Development description

The proposed development involves the division of a pair of semi-detached houses into two detached houses, by way of demolishing 1.58m of the connecting structure, 24.4 sq. M of floor area of no. 56 alongside no
It is proposed to extend and convert the existing attic store area of 24sq. M to an area of 51sq. M. Containing 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and to increase the height of the ridge in no. 55 by 975mm. There will be 2 new dormer windows to the rear serving the 2 bedrooms and a window and skylight to serve the bathroom. The existing ground and first floor of no 55 remains unchanged. Permission is also sought in no. 56 to construct a new basement of 97.5 sq. M to the side and rear, ground level extension to side and rear of 123 sq. M incorporating living room, kitchen, garage and study. First floor extension of 75.9 sq. M to the rear and side, incorporating 4 no bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry with 4 windows facing to the rear and 3 no. The side, attic level extension to rear and side of 63 sq. M incorporating 1 no bed room and bathroom 1 no dormer and 1 windows and two skylights facing to the rear. It is proposed to increase the ridge height in no. 56 by 975mm to equal the new ridge in no. 55 thereby bringing the new attic space in both houses to habitable standard. Accesses to off street car parking will remain unchanged in both dwellings. The floor area of no. 56 will increase from 140.52 sq. M. To 446.43 sq. M

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
61 South Hill, Dartry, Dublin 6	Oct 2025	€1,381,000	50 m
72 South Hill, Dartry, Dublin 6	Jan 2026	€2,000,000	88 m
20 Dartry Park, Dartry, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€1,730,000	134 m
13 Dartry Park, Dartry, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,800,000	138 m
Cherry Lodge, Stable Lane, Dartry Rd Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€1,100,000	164 m
14 Temple Park, Dartry, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€915,000	188 m
50 Temple Sq, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jan 2025	€722,000	215 m
33 Orwell Woods, Rathgar, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€790,000	226 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 received16 July 2020
Decision due9 September 2020
Decision issued22 July 2020

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