51 and 52 Lower Georges Street, (51/52 Convent Lane), Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Change of use from commercial to residential for two rear structures, including partial demolition and a new second floor.
D15A/0769 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 3 December 2015
- Reference
- D15A/0769
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 3 December 2015
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the partial demolition, alteration, and roof replacement of two rear structures to facilitate a change of use from commercial to residential. Works include increasing building heights, extending floor areas, and adding a new second floor with an external terrace and roof garden.
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for works to the rear. Part demolition and alterations to both existing structures (a & b) with removal of existing roofs and replcament with new flat roof structures and rooflights. Change of use from commercial to residential for both structures. Building a- alterations to existing elevations including increased height, new window and door openings, alterations to existing floor levels, extended floor area, proposed new second floor with external terrace and roof gar...
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What happened next
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Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 21 November 2016.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1, 89 Lower Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire | Aug 2025 | €755,000 | 45 m |
| 91b Lower Georges St, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin | May 2025 | €1,375,000 | 54 m |
| Apt 11 Clock Lane House, 1 - 4 Sussex Street, Dun Laoghairenot full market price · price excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €255,000 | 106 m |
| 4 Eblana Ave, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €1,325,000 | 157 m |
| 110a Georges St Lower, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €302,950 | 164 m |
| Apartment No 23 The Crofton, Georges Place, Dun Laoghaire | Jul 2026 | €340,000 | 176 m |
| 16 The Crofton, Georges Place, Dun Laoghaire | May 2025 | €495,000 | 176 m |
| 22 Patrick St, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €547,000 | 185 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 received3 December 2015
- Decision issued5 February 2016
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