GrantedExtensionDecided 25 April 2025

2 The Rise, Mount Merrion, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94FW24

Alterations and extensions to the side and rear of the house, including a new first-floor side extension and widening the driveway.

D25A/0179/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 5 March 2025

Reference: D25A/0179/WEB
Authority: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 5 March 2025

Summary

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The development includes a new first-floor extension over the existing side structure, a new single-storey rear extension with flat roof and rooflights, and the removal of an existing conservatory. It also proposes internal layout modifications, replacement of windows and doors, and widening of the existing vehicular entrance.

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Official record

Development description

Planning permission for the proposed works include; (i) proposed alterations and internal modification to the existing flat- roofed single-storey ground floor extension to the side of the main house (north) elevation, and construction of new proposed first floor extension to the side over the existing structure with internal access from the main house and external rear garden access door to the front; the roof to be an extension of the existing hipped roof and part flat roof to the rear extension. (ii) proposed removal of the existing conservatory room and rear garden low wall connecting the main house and new proposed outdoor seating area proposed. (iii) replacement of all existing windows/doors and refurbishment works on the front porch with a new entrance door and cladding to the front elevation. (iv) widening of the existing vehicular entrance (accessed from the rise road) & provision of new gates and gate piers to the front garden. (v) construction of a new single-storey ground floor extension at the rear with a flat roof that includes roof lights to the rear elevation (east). (vi) proposed internal layout modifications and alterations to both existing ground and first floors of the main house. (vii) conversion of the existing attic space into habitable accommodation with en-suite and store area, including the provision of three new velux-type roof window to the slope of the main roof. (viii) all with associated site works, landscaping, and other services /drainage works to facilitate the proposed development.

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 15 July 2025.

Notified floor area: 298.31 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartments 1-11, Fitzwilliam Court, The Rise Mount Merrion	Dec 2025	€4,400,000	21 m
Apartment 4 Greygates, Roebuck Ave, Mount Merrionprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€190,000	44 m
5 Greygates, Stillorgan Road, Mount Merrion	Jun 2025	€1,690,000	116 m
14 St Thomas Road, Mount Merrion, Blackrock	Jul 2025	€1,750,000	182 m
36 Turnstone, Thorn Wood, Booterstown Ave	Apr 2025	€650,000	198 m
12 Foster Ave, Mt Merrion, Dublin	Oct 2025	€1,410,000	203 m
Apt 100, Belfield Park, Stillorgan Road	Jan 2026	€465,000	206 m
Apt 29 Sanderling, Thornwood, Booterstown Avenue	Jan 2026	€592,000	226 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 received5 March 2025
Decision due29 April 2025
Decision issued25 April 2025

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