GrantedNew dwellingDecided 8 January 2026

37, Belgrave Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Renovation of a protected building and construction of a new three-bedroom house to the rear.

WEB5128/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 12 September 2025

Reference: WEB5128/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 12 September 2025

Summary

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The project involves the renovation, refurbishment, and extension of an existing protected building, including the demolition of a non-original rear extension and shed. It also includes the construction of a new three-bedroom family dwelling to the rear of the property, facing onto Killeen Road. Conservation works will be carried out on the main building's windows, brickwork, and render.

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Development description

Protected structure - the development will consist of: renovation, refurbishment and extension of the main building, consisting of a site area of 0.0328 ha. Also to include the construction of a new 3 bedroom family dwelling to the rear of the property, facing onto and with independent direct access to killeen road. Works to the main building include: (a) demolition of non-original rear single storey extension and 1 no shed. (b) removal of non-original pebble dash sand and cement render to side and rear elevations and replacement with breathable lime render. (c) restoration of existing timber sash windows and shutters, replacement of non-original glass panes with histo-glass or similar approved conservation glazing and energy upgrade. (d) repointing and cleaning of brickwork to front façade. (e) reinstatement of original window & door openings to rear ground floor kitchen and dining rooms. (f) new ground floor wc & utility in entrance lobby. (g) new first floor extension over existing side return entrance lobby with pitched roof to match existing building, to provide ensuite bathrooms and storage to two bedrooms (h) provision for two new rooflights over main stairs and one over master bathroom within double pitch roof valley. (i) removal of non-original windows to side elevation and rooflight over existing bathroom at first floor level facing onto killeen road. (j) repair and refurbishment of surviving historic fabric in the house including decorative plasterwork, joinery and staircase. Any other historic plasterwork and joinery that has been previously stripped out is to be replaced with historically accurate plasterwork and joinery. (k) repair of historically accurate chimney pieces. (l) various landscaping in rear garden including new garden dividing boundary wall in brick/stone. (m) various landscaping in front garden including, bin and bike storage structure, creation of car parking bay with electric car charging points and 2.6 m wide vehicular entrance opening onto killeen road with cast-iron gates incorporating existing cast-iron railings and granite capping on top of granite stone boundary wall, including dishing of pathway kerb, to the side of the property on killeen road. (n) works will also include the construction of a new two-storey dwelling with set-back second floor roof level along the east site boundary facing onto killeen road, comprising open plan kitchen, living and dining room, wc and entrance lobby at ground floor, two bedrooms, a terrace accessible from the rear bedroom, a bathroom at first floor, and master bedroom with ensuite and set-back roof terrace at second floor, with a dedicated side access. Careful removal and reuse of material of part side boundary wall to accommodate dwelling onto killeen road. The development will include all associated site works, landscaping, and boundary treatments. (o) to include repair, refurbishment, renovation and alterations to the existing main building, including all associated site 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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
37 Belgrave Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Jan 2025	€1,610,000	6 m
Apt 25 Park House, Palmerstown Rd, Dublin 6	Jan 2026	€395,000	47 m
44 Dunville Ave, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€1,325,000	108 m
6 Belgrave Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Dec 2025	€1,900,000	116 m
4 Annesley Park, Ranelagh, Dublin	Apr 2025	€1,445,000	125 m
38 Killeen Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€1,110,000	155 m
18 Belgrave Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Feb 2025	€1,950,000	171 m
71 Palmerston Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Apr 2025	€3,300,000	173 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received12 September 2025
Decision due8 January 2026
Decision issued8 January 2026
Appeal submitted15 January 2026
Appeal decided19 March 2026
Permission expiry8 May 2031

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