20, Eastwood, Trees Avenue, Mount Merrion, Blackrock, DUBLIN, A94N5W9
Declaration of exemption for the removal of two dormant chimney stacks to improve insulation.
REF14425 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 22 August 2025
- Reference
- REF14425
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Section 5
- Received
- 22 August 2025
Summary
AI-generatedA Section 5 application seeking a declaration on the proposed removal of two double flue chimney stacks to eaves level on the north side of the roof. The roof will be closed with matching reused tiles to reduce heat loss and dampness.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Proposed removal of two (2) double flue chimney stacks to eaves level on the northside of the roof. The roof will be closed with reused tiles matching the surrounding roof tiles. The existing chimneys are approximately 2.9 m tall. Both are dormant and have become damp. The removal will reduce heat loss and improve the overall condition of the north wall of my house. Please see attached images of the existing situation, and a photomontage with the removed chimneys.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities”
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 South Ave, Mount Merrion, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €1,255,000 | 123 m |
| 64 South Ave, Mount Merrion, Dublin | Mar 2026 | €1,390,000 | 133 m |
| 56 Glenabbey Rd, Mount Merrion, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €1,315,000 | 156 m |
| 43 Trees Road, Mount Merrion, Co Dublin | Nov 2025 | €1,300,000 | 168 m |
| 117 The Rise, Mount Merrion, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €1,701,001 | 168 m |
| 31 Trees Rd, Mount Merrion, Blackrock | Nov 2025 | €1,740,000 | 170 m |
| 49 Cedarmount Rd, Mount Merrion, Blackrock | Aug 2025 | €830,000 | 193 m |
| Seven Churches, Glendalough, Co Wicklow | Sept 2025 | €351,000 | 212 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 received22 August 2025
- Decision due19 September 2025
- Decision issued17 September 2025
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