GrantedExtensionDecided 12 October 2023

6 Pakenham Road, Monkstown, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Demolition of front lean-to, construction of a curved front extension, and raising the main roof.

D23A/0552 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 18 August 2023

Reference: D23A/0552
Authority: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 18 August 2023

Summary

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The proposed works comprise the demolition of a single-storey front lean-to and construction of a new curved flat-roof extension. It also includes raising the main roof and front wall by 450mm, installing solar panels, and reopening a pedestrian entrance.

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Official record

Development description

Permission sought for alterations and extensions to existing dwelling comprising (1) demolition of existing single storey lean- to non original structures to front/ southwest elevation and construction of new enlarged curved single storey flat roof extension, (2) removal of 2 storey front/southwest facing wall and construction of replacement rendered wall circa 450mm higher with new windows in modified openings (3) removal of existing curved slated main roof chimney stacks/flue terminals and construction of replacement roof circa 450mm higher with natural slate finish. 3no. Velux rooflights, photovoltaic panels and metal rainwater goods (4) formation of new openings an provision of new doors and windows at ground floor level on the northeast and west elevations, (5) re-opening of original pedestrian entrance from pakenham road and provision of new gate therein, (6) internal alterations including removal /reconfiguration of of internal walls, waterproofing and insulation (7) repair and repainting of the original 2 storey structure, (8) provision of all necessary services to facilitate the development including on site surface water attenuation/disposal.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Objective ARS

“A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities”

Objective set by the COUNTY 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.

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Built & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 6 February 2024.

Notified floor area: 17.3 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Pakenham Lodge, Pakenham Road, Monkstown	Jul 2026	€2,150,000	48 m
8 Monkstown Gate, Pakenham Road, Monkstown	Dec 2025	€1,020,000	74 m
17 Grosvenor House, Grosvenor Terrace, Dublin	Jan 2025	€516,551	90 m
16 Grosvenor House, Pakenahm Road, Monkstown	Feb 2026	€535,000	90 m
Longford Lodge, 25 Monkstown Crescent, Monkstown Blackrock	Mar 2026	€1,350,000	100 m
18 Packenham Apts, The Slopes, Monkstown	Apr 2025	€310,000	162 m
19 Packenham Apts, Sloperton, Monkstown	Mar 2026	€565,500	173 m
6 Pakenham, Monkstown, Dublin	Jan 2025	€485,000	174 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 received18 August 2023
Decision due12 October 2023
Decision issued12 October 2023
Permission expiry15 November 2026

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