Awaiting decisionAlterationsDecided 10 July 2026

No.8 Mountpleasant Avenue Upper (a protected structure), Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 A263

Demolition of a rear extension and construction of a replacement extension at a protected house in Rathmines.

WEB2207/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 19 May 2026

Reference: WEB2207/26
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 19 May 2026

Summary

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The project involves removing a non-original first-floor rear extension and outbuilding at a protected structure. It will be replaced with a new first-floor extension and a single-storey rear extension, alongside extensive internal alterations and restoration works.

Alterationsprotected structureextensionrenovation

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of
Removal of first floor non-original extension to rear return and adjoining single storey outbuilding
Construction of a replacement first floor extension with bedroom / hall w. C. Over existing rear return with rooflight and a new single storey rear extension with rooflight
Internal works to the main house / return as follows: lower ground floor
Removal / alterations (new opening) and infill to internal walls
New partition and door to front room
Removal of concrete slab throughout and replacement with breathable build-up
Removal of all non-original modern fixtures and fittings and replacement of modern shower room
Reinstatement / alteration of existing door opening to access proposed rear extension and new partition layout to create shower room and utility – all within rear return; upper ground floor plan
Removal of non-original landing door / screen into above rear return extension, partial infill / reduction of opening
Installation of modern kitchen / associated services in main rear reception room
Replacement of modern timber floor finishes to rear room only; first floor
Removal / reconfiguration of non-original partitions and associated reconfiguration / alteration of landing wall and door openings
Removal of all non-original modern fixtures and fittings and replacement of modern shower room
Replacement / reinstatement of damaged ceiling joists /ceiling plasterwork and replacement of modern timber floor finishes all within bathroom / rear room only
Relocation and enlargement of existing attic access hatches
Reinstatement of rear arched landing window
All associated conservation works to joinery / plasterwork features, structural stabilisation works to walls / floors at all levels; full services upgrades and window refurbishment works throughout; all site, landscaping and drainage works

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

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

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Mountpleasant Avenue Upper, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€1,160,000	15 m
1 Walkers Cottages, Mt Pleasant Place, Ranelagh	Nov 2025	€600,000	23 m
1 Upper Mount Pleasant Ave, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€675,000	75 m
1a Alma Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€765,000	84 m
22 Upper Mountpleasant Ave, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Mar 2025	€1,685,000	94 m
6 Mountpleasant Place, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Oct 2025	€747,000	101 m
6 Mountpleasant Place, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jan 2025	€525,000	101 m
22 Gulistan Tce, Dublin 6, Dublin	Oct 2025	€771,000	110 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 received19 May 2026
Decision due13 July 2026
Decision issued10 July 2026

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