GrantedChange of useDecided 9 September 2025

59 Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 XV63

Conversion of a former bank and credit union into a single dwelling at a protected structure on Morehampton Road.

WEB2671/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 July 2025

Reference: WEB2671/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 14 July 2025

Summary

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The project involves changing the use of a protected structure from a bank/credit union to a residential dwelling. Works include internal alterations, roof profile changes to a rear staircase extension, replacing a glazed roof with zinc cladding, restoring the front entrance steps, and installing PV panels on the rear roof.

Change of useprotected structureconversionsolar

Residential unit: 1
Floor area: 3 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: proposed development at 59 morehampton road, dublin 4 (protected structure rps ref. 5338) the development will consist of change of use from bank/credit union to dwelling, to include a) refurbishment works and alterations to internal layout; b) alterations to roof profile on modern staircase extension to rear with new zinc-cladding to replace the existing glazed roof and façade; c) alterations to existing window on rear return (basement level) to create glazed door to rear yard; d) removal of modern access ramp to front of house and reconfiguration of front external entrance steps to replicate historic configuration of these steps, with associated landscaping alterations to front garden; e) introduction of external steps from rear basement lightwell to rear yard; f) introduction of pv panels on south-facing roof slope to rear of building. The development will include an extension (2.5 sq. Metres) of the staircase half-landing below first floor level.

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
2 Morehampton Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Jan 2025	€1,300,000	41 m
6 Marlborough Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€1,185,000	62 m
34 Morehampton Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€1,007,500	77 m
4 Herbert Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€2,526,544	90 m
60 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4not full market price	Sept 2025	€230,777	98 m
28 Morehampton Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Feb 2026	€1,250,000	117 m
52 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€1,226,000	120 m
16 Morehampton Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Nov 2025	€1,290,000	129 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 received14 July 2025
Decision due9 September 2025
Decision issued9 September 2025
Appeal submitted1 October 2025
Appeal decided20 February 2026
Permission expiry13 April 2031

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