Part granted, part refusedRetentionDecided 20 November 2024

4, Merton Drive, Dublin 6 D06P6R0 & the corner of 30 Albany Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Retention of a widened vehicular entrance and window removal at a corner property in Ranelagh.

WEB2219/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 27 September 2024

Reference: WEB2219/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Retention Permission
Received: 27 September 2024

Summary

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Retention planning permission is sought for the widening of the vehicular entrance gates fronting onto Merton Drive. The application also includes the retention of the removal of an existing window on the north elevation and all associated site works.

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Official record

Development description

Retention. Retention planning permission for development at 4 merton drive, dublin 6, d06p6r0 & the corner of 30 albany road, ranelagh, dublin
The development consists of the widening of the vehicular entrance gates fronting on to merton drive and removal of an existing window to the north elevation and ancillary works to facilitate the development

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
29 Albany Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6not full market price	Mar 2026	€256,924	23 m
36 Albany Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jan 2025	€1,600,000	69 m
12 The Orchard, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	May 2026	€900,000	152 m
16 Albany Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Dec 2025	€1,755,000	160 m
70 Merton Dr, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jan 2025	€1,175,000	179 m
8 Upper Cherryfield Ave, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jan 2026	€756,000	198 m
20 Cullenswood Gardens, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€1,425,150	236 m
49 Merton Dr, Sandford Rd, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,275,000	245 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received27 September 2024
Decision due21 November 2024
Decision issued20 November 2024
Permission expiry6 March 2030

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