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24, Northbrook Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 2527/19

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the demolition of the modern first floor return extension, the single storey lean-to boiler house and the modern first floor rear balcony; construction of a new single storey flat roofed rear extension with 1 no. strip rooflight; reinstatement of the pitched natural slate roof to rear return where return extension is being removed, removal of the chimney, partitions & first floor of the return; new openings in the side & rear walls of the return, new modern windows to these openings and forming an opening in the eastern side wall of the return at basement level to connect with the proposed extension; reinstatement of stairs landing window to match original following removal of rear return extension, replacement of modern window in the first floor reception room to the rear with window similar to original with higher cill, new glazed door to rear at basement level following removal of lean-to, new timber sash side windows to proposed WC at ground floor level and bathroom at first floor level, new glazed panel to side basement door, new side door to access store under front steps; modifications at basement level to include removal of modern stairs, new wall opes, new walls, provision of new stairs to ground floor level; modifications at ground floor level to include new wall ope and new partitions & doors to create WC, provision of new double doors between the two main reception rooms; modifications at first floor level to include new wall opes, provision of doors & partitions to create master suite, new bathroom & rear side bedroom; repair & repointing works to facades; repair works to roof; refurbishment of original windows to include slim double glazing and removal of bars to front at basement level; including associated site and drainage works all at a 3 storey semi-detached dwelling.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Mar 2019

  2. Decision due

    13 May 2019

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    13 May 2019

  4. Grant issued

    19 Jun 2019

Application Details

Location
24, Northbrook Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
529.52 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
19 March 2019
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
13 May 2019
Grant Date
19 June 2019

Location

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PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The development will consist of alterations to the front left window at basement level, removing the existing sash window and replacing it with timber framed french doors. Modifications to the window include; extending the existing brick surrounding the window to the ground with a matching brick, re-using the existing sill as the threshold of the new door, re-using the existing stonework within the landscaping of the patio, and lowering the level of the existing patio by one step, with all associated site works above and below ground, all at No. 24 Northbrook Road (Protected Structure), a 3 storey semi-detached dwelling.

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3550/24GRANT PERMISSION AND RETE18 Apr 2024

PERMISSION & RETENTION. PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Retention Permission & Planning Permission for the alteration and refurbishment of the existing three storey dwelling of c. 392 sq.m. at 21 Northbrook Road, Dublin 6, DO6 Y957 (Protected Structure ref. no. 5865) Retention permission is sought for the following items: Forming new openings to internal walls at lower ground and ground floor levels. The removal of non-original ensuite bathrooms to first floor, removal of non-original portion of landing and alterations to the configuration of the north-east first floor room to include the installation of a new bathroom with mechanical and electrical services. Amendments to internal configuration of the rear return at lower ground and ground floor level, to include the installation of a new bathroom at rear return upper ground level with mechanical and electrical services. Installation of a new bathroom at lower ground floor level with mechanical and electrical services. Internal works to facilitate heating, plumbing and electrical installation. Removal of internal finishes including flooring at lower ground, ground and first floor levels. Removal of 2no. windows, cills and masonry below to the rear (north) elevation of house and rear return, and modification of openings to form door openings to access the garden level. Replacement of historic window sashes and modern windows with painted timber sliding sash windows throughout. Re-slating of main house roof using original and replacement natural slate, to include replacement of skylight with roof window. Removal of pointing / repair works to red brick front façade and chimney structures. The proposed development for which planning permission is sought includes the following items; Completion of the internal restoration to include replacement joinery, floor finishes, heating, plumbing and electrical installations. Installation of new bathrooms, kitchen and hot press including mechanical, electrical and drainage installations. Installation of new patio doors to previously altered opes to rear (north) elevation. Replacement lime mortar pointing to brickwork on front facade, and painting of exterior of rear (north) elevation and rear return. Removal of non-original fascia and rainwater goods, replacement with cast aluminium rainwater goods. Exterior hard and soft landscaping scheme to include repairs to historic metal railings.

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3431/24GRANT PERMISSION25 Mar 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE Permission for the following development: Internal layout modifications, including: - New stairs to reconnect basement to ground floor. – removal of non-original fabric and fittings. – new door opes between primary front and rear rooms at ground and first floor levels and widen existing ope in basement. – New Kitchen, utility and ensuite bathroom. Modifications to rear elevation, as follows: - Enlarge two existing basement window opes and replace each with new patio doors. – New cast metal soil pipe. External works: - New natural stone paving and planting areas including drainage. New low retaining wall in front garden. – New timber framed storage area (13 sq.m) in rear garden. Conservation repairs to brickwork on front elevation.

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WEB2305/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID6 Jun 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Revisions to approved planning permission (Reg Ref 3431/24 ) . The development will consist of: Lower Ground Floor: The demolition of a modern single storey rear extension, the addition of an extension to the rear lower ground floor, the removal of the intermediate floor within the existing rear return, the insertion of a tall doorset with fixed light over to the return gable, two vertical format slender windows to the western elevation of the return, the replacement of a window to the lower ground floor elevation with a new entrance doorset accessing a hallway, with a new staircase to connect to the existing staircase within the two upper floor levels, the replacement of a doorset to a former flat with a window to an ensuite bathroom, provision of a doorset in lieu of a window to storage space beneath the entrance steps, the provision of a new window to the rear elevation of the playroom, new kitchen, utility and pantry room, a new bathroom and two bedrooms. Upper Ground Floor: New stud walls to separate cloakroom space from a bathroom, new door ope between primary front and rear living rooms, balustrade at staircase half landing to overlook dining space. First Floor: Removal of bathroom at top of staircase, block up window to this bathroom, new family bathroom and ensuite within rear first floor room. Externally: New low retaining wall and steps within the front garden; removal of garage and repair to wall to laneway, removal of granite staircase steps to the side of the return and re-use as rear garden paving, new natural stone paving, drainage and landscaping to rear garden.

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WEB1317/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVA18 Feb 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (Record no. 5864): The development will consist of: a) Change of use from 3 apartments to a single-family home for the applicants' family. b) Demolition and removal of modern rear single storey extension. c) Retention of the existing and original two storey extension and construction of new single story with glazed gallery extension at the rear of the house and existing rear return, The Lower Ground Floor (LGF) is to contain an open plan living space with kitchen dining and living and the existing external rear granite steps are to be retained, repaired and to rise to a gallery at Upper Ground Floor level (UGF) with access to a landing in the rear return. d) The original shape and form of the rooms at UGF are to be retained and used as per their original purpose that is living, dining room and lounge room. e) The shape and form of the two main bedrooms to the First Floor (FF) of the house are to be retained and renovated and reused as bedrooms for the family. The rear room at FF is to be divided into a main bathroom for the house, a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. The UGF room in the rear return is to become a study/home office and visitor WC. f) The LGF is to have one bedroom to the front with ensuite and a family room to the rear and ancillary kitchen to LGF, dry goods stores, entrance hall and boot room. g) All historic and original features including joinery elements, doors, architraves, skirtings, picture rails timber staircase to be retained, cleaned, repaired and decorated. h) All internal and original plasterwork, cornices and decorative plaster features to be cleaned, repaired and decorated. New appropriate ceiling roses to match originals to be supplied and fitted. i) The existing roofing slates, ridge pieces to be retained and reused. The central valley gutters are to be relined with copper linings and to deliver to cast-iron gutters and downpipes to replace existing PVC type. Provision for roof light AOV over main stair to rear façade, second rooflight to family bathroom on inner slope. j) The five chimneys are to be cleaned, relined and the pots are to be rebidded in lime mortar. All flashings to be removed and replaced with new matching flashing. k) Demolition of side rear derelict timber garage and retention and repair of rear granite boundary wall. Insertion of new sliding double timber gate to allow vehicle entry and parking in rear garden. Relocation of rear side door in red brick side wall to permit new universal access ramp. Provision for timber lightweight structure pergola area and landscaping to the rear. l) Retention of existing cast-iron front pedestrian gate and creation of new double gate based on existing cast-iron gate with matching cast-iron motif to accommodate a car space in front garden to comply with criteria in the current Development Plan. m) Front façade brickwork and all features and details to be cleaned, pointing to be raked out and re-pointed in accordance with the original sample of repointing at the front door lobby. Side Elevation non original sand and cement to be removed and replaced with lime render. Rear Elevation sand and cement render to be removed and granite stone façade to be cleaned, repaired and repointed. Rear Return brick elevation, to be cleaned, repaired and repointed. All windows and door to be retained, cleaned, repaired, draught proofed and painted. Existing windows, historic glazing and external doors to be retained, cleaned, repaired and draughtproofed. n) Cast-iron railing to the granite staircase to be retained cleaned, repaired, including strengthening and painted. o) Conservation of historic fabric, renovation, and alterations to the existing buildings, including all associated site works. Conservation of house including historic and original fabric, repairs and alterations to be carried out in compliance with conservation best practice.

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WEB1358/25APPLICATION WITHDRAWN24 Feb 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. CHANGE OF USE. The development will consist of: a) Change of use from 3 apartments to a single-family home for the applicant’s family. b) Demolition and removal of modern rear single storey extension. c) Refurbishment of existing two-story rear return, opening up at Lower Ground Floor level (LGF) with the addition of a new single-story extension with green sedum flat roof & glazed gallery link extension. The Lower Ground Floor (LGF) is to contain an open plan living space with kitchen dining and living and the existing external rear granite steps are to be refurbished, repaired and to rise to a gallery at Upper Ground Floor level (UGF) with access to a landing in the rear return. d) The original shape and form of the rooms at UGF are to be maintained and used as per their original purpose that is living, dining room and lounge room. e) The shape and form of the two main bedrooms to the First Floor (FF) of the house are to be maintained and renovated and reused as bedrooms for the family. The rear room at FF is to be divided into a main bathroom for the house, a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. The UGF room in the rear return is to become a study/home office and visitor WC. f) The LGF is to have one bedroom to the front with ensuite and a family room to the rear and ancillary kitchen to LGF, dry goods stores, entrance hall and boot room. g) All historic and original features including joinery elements, doors, architraves, skirtings, picture rails timber staircase to be refurbished, cleaned, repaired and decorated. h) All internal and original plasterwork, cornices and decorative plaster features to be cleaned, repaired and decorated. New appropriate ceiling roses to match originals to be supplied and fitted. i) The existing roofing slates, ridge pieces to be cleaned and reused. The central valley gutters are to be relined with copper linings and to deliver to cast-iron gutters and downpipes to replace existing PVC type. Provision for roof light AOV over main stair to rear façade, second rooflight to family bathroom on inner slope. j) The five chimneys are to be cleaned, relined and the pots are to be rebidded in lime mortar. All flashings to be removed and replaced with new matching flashing. k) Demolition of side rear derelict timber garage and repair of rear granite boundary wall. The creation of a vehicular access is being proposed to the rear from rear laneway, insertion of a new sliding double gate to allow vehicle entry and parking in rear garden. Relocation of rear side door in red brick side wall to permit new universal access ramp. Provision for timber lightweight structure pergola area and landscaping to the rear. l) Refurbishment of existing cast-iron front pedestrian gate and the creation of vehicular access is being proposed to the front garden. New double gate based on existing cast-iron gate with matching cast-iron motif to accommodate a car space in front garden to comply with criteria in the current Development Plan. m) Front façade brickwork and all features and details to be cleaned, pointing to be raked out and re-pointed in accordance with the original sample of repointing at the front door lobby. Side Elevation non original sand and cement to be removed and replaced with lime render. Rear Elevation sand and cement render to be removed and granite stone façade to be cleaned, repaired and repointed. Rear Return brick elevation, to be cleaned, repaired and repointed. All windows and doors to be refurbished, cleaned, repaired, draught proofed and painted. Existing windows, historic glazing and external doors to be refurbished, cleaned, repaired and draughtproofed. n) Cast-iron railing to the granite staircase to be cleaned, repaired, including strengthening and painted. o) Conservation of historic fabric, renovation, and alterations to the existing buildings, including all associated site works. Conservation of house including historic and original fabric, repairs and alterations to be carried out in compliance with conservation best practice.

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