23 James Street, Dublin 8, D08 V3P2
Demolition of a derelict structure behind a protected facade to build a replacement three-storey four-bedroom house.
WEB2104/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 11 September 2024
- Reference
- WEB2104/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 11 September 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves works to the front facade of a protected mid-terrace derelict dwelling, including brickwork cleaning and window repairs. The remaining derelict structure behind the facade will be demolished to build a replacement three-storey, four-bedroom house with rear extensions.
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Official record
Development description
- Protected structure: proposed development to existing 3 storey mid terrace derelict dwelling house
- Works to front façade to include cleaning and repointing of brickwork, cleaning granite cills, coping and door surrounds, repairs to painted timber sash window at ground floor, replacement timber sash windows at first and second floor, replacement timber moulded panelled front door, painting to repaired sash window and replacement windows and front door, frame and fanlight moulding, provision of 50mm calcitherm insulation to the inside face of the front wall
- Demolition works to remaining 3 storey derelict structure behind front facade (under advice from structural engineer) to include removal of steel support structures to front and rear
- Proposed (replacement) 3 storey structure with new roof to include partial single storey, partial 3 storey extensions to rear
- Boundary treatments and associated site works all to provide for a 4 bedroom (single unit) replacement dwelling house
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 Phoenix View, Jamess St, Dublin 8 | Jul 2025 | €265,000 | 64 m |
| Apt 402, Phoenix View, Jamess St Dublin 8 | Jun 2026 | €382,000 | 64 m |
| 1 St James Ave, Jamess St, Dublin 8not full market price | Jun 2026 | €150,000 | 113 m |
| Apt 38 Steevens Gate, 126 - 133 James Street, Dublin 8 | Feb 2025 | €545,000 | 115 m |
| 29 Bowlane West, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 | Nov 2025 | €800,000 | 120 m |
| 49 Steevens Gate, James St, Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €435,000 | 139 m |
| Apt 9, St James'S Court, Echnlin Street | Mar 2026 | €280,000 | 161 m |
| 4 Chandlers Guild, Jamess St, Dublin 8 | Sept 2025 | €368,000 | 185 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 received11 September 2024
- Decision due5 November 2024
- Decision issued19 September 2024
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