Part granted, part refusedRetentionDecided 2 September 2025

36 Leinster Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 WD98

Retention and planning permission for internal and external alterations to a protected structure.

WEB1834/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 April 2025

Reference: WEB1834/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 15 April 2025

Summary

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The application seeks retention for internal alterations including MEP services replacement, partition wall replacement, and lime plaster repairs. Planning permission is also sought for new timber sash windows, new entrance doors for each unit, and reopening a basement door.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure permission and retention for development at 36 leinster road, rathmines, dublin 6 a protected structure (prs no. 4635). For retention the development will consist of internal alterations, comprising of; replacement of all mep services to each unit using existing routes, replacement of existing/previous modern partition walls with new partitions, in the same locations, where damp and signs of rot was present, relocation of kitchenette in two of the existing units, introduce breathable insulation lime-based finish to internal face of external walls. Carry out essential repairs to historic lime plaster and lath and plaster finish to internal partitions, for planning the development will consist of internal and external alterations, comprising of; insertion of new timber frame and sliding sash windows in existing window openings to the front and rear return. Install new door sets to entrance door opening of each unit to replace existing non-historic doors. Re-open door at the basement level and block up the existing door opening. Redecoration of historic staircase and interiors to main entrance hall using suitable breathable paints, install insulation recycled foam aggregate to sub floor void of lower ground floor/basement level, re-point externally exposed stone masonry walls of rear elevation and return using traditional lime mortar and carry out thermal upgrades to internal side of the walls of the rear 1990s extension (non-historic).

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z2: Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas)RS

“To protect and/or improve the amenities of residential conservation areas.”

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
Apartment 1, 38 Leinster Road, Rathminesnot full market price	Jan 2025	€400,000	15 m
Flat 1, 31 Leinster Road, Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€1,700,000	34 m
35 Grosvenor Lane, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€908,000	41 m
135 Leinster Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2026	€1,685,000	74 m
Apartment 1, 128 Leinster Road, Rathmines	Mar 2025	€750,000	130 m
Apt 31 Wynnefield House, 26 Charleville Rd, Rathmines Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€475,000	156 m
49 Grosvenor Lodge, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jan 2025	€339,000	162 m
3 Grosvenor Manor, Grosvenor Place, Rathmines	Aug 2025	€770,000	175 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

Timeline

Application received15 April 2025
Decision due2 September 2025
Decision issued2 September 2025
Appeal submitted24 September 2025
Appeal decided29 January 2026
Permission expiry14 March 2031

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