4 Sandford Avenue, Dublin 8
Retention of a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension in Dublin 8.
WEB1498/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 4 March 2026
- Reference
- WEB1498/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 4 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a part single-storey, part two-storey extension to the rear of an existing two-storey terraced dwelling. The application includes associated internal modifications and ancillary works.
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Official record
Development description
Retention: the development consists of the retention of a part single-storey, part two-storey extension to the rear of the existing two-storey terraced dwelling, together with all associated internal modifications and ancillary works.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Donore Ave, Dublin 8, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €790,000 | 42 m |
| 37 Hamilton St, Dublin 8, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €1,065,000 | 75 m |
| 21 Merton Ave, Dublin 8, Dublin | Jan 2026 | €738,000 | 108 m |
| Apt 50, Block 4, Greenville Place Dublin 8 | May 2025 | €260,000 | 118 m |
| 2 Odonovan Rd, South Circular Rd, Dublin 2 | Jun 2026 | €515,000 | 144 m |
| 20 Wolseley St, South Circular Rd, Dublin 8 | May 2025 | €1,101,402 | 160 m |
| 10 Hamilton St, South Circular Road, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €815,000 | 172 m |
| 26 Dufferin Ave, S C R, Dublin 8 | Oct 2025 | €853,000 | 177 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 received4 March 2026
- Decision due28 April 2026
- Decision issued24 April 2026
- Permission expiry17 July 2031
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