GrantedExtensionDecided 18 December 2025

53, Merton Drive, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 R6W3

Demolition of existing extensions and construction of new front, side, and rear extensions with a rooftop terrace.

WEB5561/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 30 October 2025

Reference: WEB5561/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 30 October 2025

Summary

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The project involves demolishing a non-original front porch, a rear two-storey return, and a side shed. In their place, a part single, part two-storey front, side, and rear extension will be built, featuring an enclosed private rooftop terrace, new parking spaces, and a front boundary wall.

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of: (i) the proposed demolition of a non-original front two-storey porch structure; (ii) the proposed demolition of the rear 2-storey return and side shed structure; (iii) the proposed construction of a part single, part two-storey front and side extension; (iv) the proposed construction of a part single, part two-storey rear extension with enclosed private rooftop terrace; (v) the provision of a 2 no. Parking spaces and bin storage structure to the front of the dwelling; (vi) the provision of a new front boundary wall with proposed vehicular and pedestrian gates; and (vii) permission is also sought for all associated site and infrastructural works, inclusive of boundary treatments, landscaping and suds drainage, necessary 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
Merton House, 53 Merton Dr Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€1,950,000	6 m
49 Merton Dr, Sandford Rd, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,275,000	25 m
70 Merton Dr, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jan 2025	€1,175,000	146 m
4 Hollybank Ave Lower, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€1,135,000	156 m
20 Cullenswood Gardens, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€1,425,150	162 m
56 Hollybank Avenue Lower, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jan 2026	€1,030,000	177 m
59 Hollybank Avenue Lower, Ranelagh, Dublin 6not full market price	Apr 2025	€600,000	180 m
84 Sandford Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6	Jul 2025	€2,000,000	196 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 received30 October 2025
Decision due2 January 2026
Decision issued18 December 2025
Permission expiry15 March 2031

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