17 & 19, Vernon Gardens, Clontarf, Dublin 3
Attic conversions and extensions to the rear of two houses, including raising the roof and chimney heights.
WEB1554/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 4 July 2023
- Reference
- WEB1554/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 4 July 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves converting and extending the attic levels of both 17 and 19 Vernon Gardens to create 24 sqm of habitable space in each. The works include raising the front eaves by 215mm, raising the principal ridge and shared chimney by 815mm, and demolishing the rear shared chimney.
- Floor area
- 48 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- The proposed development consists of
- The conversion and extension of the attic level to the rear of both houses as a full floor, with 24 sqm. Of habitable accommodation to each house, extended gable walls to the sides and a new flat roof
- The raising of the eaves height to the front of both houses by 215mm and the raising of the principal ridge height of both houses by 815mm
- The increase in height of the shared chimney to the front by 815mm
- The demolition of the existing shared chimney to the rear
- Installation of a new stairs window to the side gable of each house
- Minor internal alterations to accommodate a new attic stair
- All drainage, structural and associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 26 March 2024.
Notified floor area: 20 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Vernon Gardens, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Apr 2026 | €701,000 | 48 m |
| 10 Vernon Gardens, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Apr 2026 | €400,000 | 53 m |
| 2a Vernon Grove, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Jul 2025 | €765,000 | 98 m |
| 36 Clontarf Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Aug 2025 | €900,000 | 103 m |
| 37 Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Jul 2025 | €771,000 | 107 m |
| 9 Vernon Grove, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Jun 2025 | €870,000 | 129 m |
| 22 Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3not full market price | Nov 2025 | €315,000 | 143 m |
| 75a Clontarf Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Apr 2025 | €700,000 | 147 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 July 2023
- Decision due28 August 2023
- Decision issued28 August 2023
- Permission expiry22 November 2028
In the area
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- InvalidAt this site
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WEB1622/18Dublin CityLodged 27 Nov 2018Alterations
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3238/21Dublin CityLodged 29 Jul 2021Extension
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3734/22Dublin CityLodged 13 Apr 2022Alterations
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4239/18Dublin CityLodged 24 Oct 2018New dwelling
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3381/21Dublin CityLodged 23 Aug 2021Alterations
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