52, Whitworth Road, Dublin 9
Construction of a two-storey artist live-work unit to the rear of a house in Dublin 9.
WEB5022/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 13 October 2021
- Reference
- WEB5022/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 13 October 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a two-storey, semi-recessed artist live-work unit to the rear of the existing house. Access will be pedestrian-only via the main entrance or rear lane, and includes rebuilding the boundary wall.
- Residential unit
- 1
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
For a 2 storey semi recessed, artist live work unit to the rear of the existing house. Pedestrian access to the unit occur through the main entrance or to the rear lane way. No vehicular access required. Boundary wall rebuild and associated rear wall. Access to terraced garden via live work unit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Whitworth Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 | Apr 2025 | €590,000 | 13 m |
| 49 Whitworth Rd, Drumcondra | Aug 2025 | €1,005,000 | 51 m |
| 29 Claude Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 | Jul 2025 | €540,000 | 61 m |
| 29 Claude Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9not full market price | Jun 2025 | €94,000 | 61 m |
| 3 Wigan Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin | May 2026 | €905,000 | 85 m |
| 11 Claude Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 | Jan 2025 | €800,000 | 93 m |
| Apt 6, 18 Claude Rd, Drumcondra Dublin 9 | Aug 2025 | €470,000 | 134 m |
| Apartment 1, 43 Whitworth Rd, Drumcondra | Dec 2025 | €595,000 | 160 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 received13 October 2021
- Decision due7 December 2021
- Decision issued19 October 2021
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- RefusedAt this site
The proposed development will consist of the provision of one number off-street car parking space, proposed…
NO. 50 Whitworth Road, Dublin 9, which also addresses Claude Road & the laneway to the rear, D09 K8H4
WEB2870/25Dublin CityLodged 12 Aug 2025Alterations
- InvalidAt this site
The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing rear out- buildings on the site and…
NO. 50 Whitworth Road, Dublin 9, which also addresses Claude Road & the laneway to the rear, D09 K8H4
WEB2860/25Dublin CityLodged 7 Aug 2025New dwelling
- Exempt — no permission neededAt this site
SHEC: The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing rear out- buildings on the site…
The site to the rear of No. 50, Whitworth Road, Dublin 9, which also addresses Claude Road & the laneway to the rear.
0347/25Dublin CityLodged 7 Aug 2025New dwelling
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing rear out- buildings on the site and…
Site to the rear on NO. 50 Whitworth Road, Dublin 9, which also addresses Claude Road & the laneway to the rear, D09 K8H4
WEB2858/25Dublin CityLodged 8 Aug 2025New dwelling
- Granted50 m away
On behalf of the applicants, Planning Permission is sought for works to existing dwelling at 14 Wigan Road,…
14, Wigan Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
WEB1341/21Dublin CityLodged 1 Apr 2021Extension
- Granted50 m away
On behalf of the applicants, Retention Planning Permission is sought for works to existing dwelling at 14…
14 Wigan Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 T3K7
WEB5119/21Dublin CityLodged 18 Nov 2021Retention
- Invalid60 m away
The development will consist of; a) The demolition of existing two storey rear return and single storey shed…
29 Claude Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
WEB2606/25Dublin CityLodged 8 Jul 2025Extension
- Granted60 m away
The development will consist of; a) The demolition of existing two storey rear return and single storey shed…
29, Claude Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
WEB2632/25Dublin CityLodged 10 Jul 2025Extension
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