42, Whitworth Road, Dublin 9
Demolition of outbuildings and construction of a part single, part two-storey rear extension with boundary wall works.
WEB1647/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 May 2024
- Reference
- WEB1647/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 24 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of existing outbuildings and the construction of a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension. It also includes alterations to the existing two-storey return, a new rooflight, and the replacement of boundary walls and pedestrian gates.
- Floor area
- 26 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
Demolition of existing outbuildings; construction of part single-storey, part two-storey extension to rear with 20sqm additional accommodation at ground floor and 6sqm at first floor; alterations to existing two-storey return to include 1no. Rooflight; replacement of existing boundary wall to st. Columba's road lower and rear lane with replacement of existing pedestrian access gate to side; new pedestrian access gate to rear boundary, and all associated groundworks and landscaping.
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 16 September 2024.
Notified floor area: 130 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1, 43 Whitworth Rd, Drumcondra | Dec 2025 | €595,000 | 9 m |
| 38 Whitworth Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 | Nov 2025 | €600,000 | 35 m |
| 52 St Ignatius Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 | Sept 2025 | €256,666 | 101 m |
| 49 St Ignatius Rd, Dublin 7, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €401,000 | 101 m |
| 48 St. Ignatius Rd, Phibsboro, Dublin 7 | May 2026 | €589,000 | 102 m |
| 47 St Ignatius Rd, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 | Jul 2025 | €365,000 | 102 m |
| 27 Whitworth Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 | May 2025 | €725,000 | 111 m |
| 49 Whitworth Rd, Drumcondra | Aug 2025 | €1,005,000 | 117 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 May 2024
- Decision due18 July 2024
- Decision issued18 July 2024
- Permission expiry10 October 2029
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
RETENTION:The development consists of a single-storey extension to rear with associated internal alterations,…
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WEB2588/26Dublin CityLodged 25 Jun 2026Retention
- RefusedAt this site
The proposed works include the demolition of existing single storey stores/outhouses attached to the rear of…
To the rear of the existing house at 42, Whitworth Road, Dublin 9
4039/19Dublin CityLodged 20 Sept 2019New dwelling
- RefusedAt this site
Planning permission is sought for development works to the rear of the existing house at 42 Whitworth Road,…
42, Whitworth Road, Dublin 9
3212/19Dublin CityLodged 10 Jun 2019New dwelling
- GrantedAt this site
RETENTION: Retention planning permission is sought for alteration and extension of the existing house,…
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5372/22Dublin CityLodged 5 Dec 2022Retention
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Planning permission is sought for general refurbishment and attic conversion of the existing house, including…
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2487/21Dublin CityLodged 29 Mar 2021Extension
- Refused30 m away
Permission to remove existing hipped roof over existing 2 storey extension to rear and construct new 2nd…
2, St. Columbas Road Lower, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
2919/18Dublin CityLodged 3 May 2018Extension
- Granted30 m away
Permission to construct a new two story extension to rear with new pitched roof with flat roof dormer window…
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2202/19Dublin CityLodged 6 Feb 2019Extension
- Invalid30 m away
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing 2-storey rear return and existing Ground Floor…
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WEB2046/23Dublin CityLodged 29 Nov 2023Extension
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