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Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, forming part of the Molyneux Home Site,, within the curtilage of, Molyneux Home, Dublin 6

REFUSE PERMISSION

Planning application 4124/24

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development on this site of 0.0545 Ha at Leeson St Upper Dublin 4, forming part of the Molyneux Home site within a Conservation Area and within the curtilage of Molyneux Home Leeson Park, Dublin 6 being a Protected Structure (RPS Ref : 4348) and Romanian Orthodox Church, Leeson Park, Dublin 6 also a Protected Structure (RPS Ref: 4347). The development will consist of the construction of two number, 2-storey over lower ground floor, 3-bedroom dwellig houses, with areas of 172 sqm and 158 sqm respectively , (total 330 sum) which will adjoin No.18 Leeson Street Upper (A Protected Structure APS RPS: 4473) including 2.No parking spaces accessed off Leeson Park; new boundary treatments: a new pedestrian access off Leeson Street Upper, which will involve works to the existing railing: and associated landscaping drainage; and utility connections.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Aug 2024

  2. Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION

    30 Sept 2024

  3. Decision due

    1 Oct 2024

Application Details

Location
Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, forming part of the Molyneux Home Site,, within the curtilage of, Molyneux Home, Dublin 6
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
545 ha
Residential Units
2

Timeline

Registration Date
7 August 2024
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
REFUSE PERMISSION
Decision Date
30 September 2024

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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7m
WEB1260/25REFUSE PERMISSION12 Feb 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Esprit Investment Limited intend to apply for permission for development at a 0.0756 Ha site at Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, Co. Dublin. The site forms part of the Molyneux Home site, Leeson Park, Dublin 6 which is a designated Protected Structure. The lands are bounded to the north-east by Lesson Street Upper, to the south-east by No. 18 Leeson Street Upper, to the south and south-west by Molyneux Home and to the north-west by the Romanian Orthodox Church, Leeson Park. The development will principally consist of: the construction of 1 No. single storey, two bedroom dwelling (103 sq m), hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; and all other associated site services and development works above and below ground.

At a 0.0756 Ha site at Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, Co. Dublin. The site forms part of the, Molyneux Home Site, Leeson Park, Dublin 6 which is a designated Protected Structure. The lands are, bounded to the north-east by Leeson Street Upper, to the sout

36m
3349/19GRANT PERMISSION26 Jun 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development on this site of 0.27 ha area approximately, at Molyneux Home, Leeson Park, Dublin 6 (Protected Structure - RPS Ref. 4348). The development will consist of: the change of use of the existing three storey former institutional building to residential use (1,110 sq m approximately) including the internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing structure with revised internal layout to form 10 no. apartment units (9 no. 2 bedroom units within the existing Molyneux Home building and with 1 no. 1 bedroom unit within a re-configured adjoining outbuilding) with concierge facilities; the demolition of 14 sq m of substandard building fabric to be replaced with a two storey extension to the south-east of the existing building (12 sq m); the removal of 2 no. existing late 20th century fire escape structures on the north-eastern and south-western facades of the building; the demolition of the existing caretakers bungalow to the south-east of the site (86 sq m); the provision of a new accessible entrance at lower ground floor level to the north-western façade of the building in the existing courtyard with the replacement of an existing elevator within the foyer with a new glass elevator. The development also includes the repointing and repair of the existing external stonework; repair and refurbishment works to the roof, chimneys, rainwater goods and windows of the Protected Structure; the removal of guarding bars to windows at lower ground-floor level; the provision of 11 no. residents surface car parking spaces (with 1 no. mobility impaired space to be provided) and 2 no. secure car parking barriers located to the west of the building; secure cycle parking facilities, garden and bin stores; changes in level; the provision of ground floor communal open space; landscaping and boundary treatments; attenuation tank; piped infrastructure (including a French drain) and ducting; removal of existing storage tanks to the south of the building; the removal of all existing surface car parking other than the proposed resident parking and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground. No changes are proposed to the existing access arrangements to the site as a part of this development.

Molyneux Home, Leeson Park, Dublin 6

36m
3954/20GRANT PERMISSION17 Dec 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development on this site of 0.27ha area appoximately at The Molyneux Home, Leeson Park, Dublin 6 (a protected structure RPS Ref. 4348 will consist of: (1) the construction of three 76m2 2 storey 2-bedroom terraced dwelling houses to the south east of the Molyneux Home and to the east of the colonnade 228m2 total area, (2) new windows and gated openings in the colonnade wall, (3) the relocation of bin, bike and gardeners store attaching to previously granted permission ref: 3349/19, ABP-306552-20, (4) provision of 3 no. residents surface car parking spaces, (5) landscaping treatments and drainage and utility connections.

The Molyneux Home, Leeson Park, Dublin 6

59m
3458/20GRANT PERMISSION29 Sept 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for the following works: Rendering in lime plaster of the rear elevation onto Sibthorpe Lane of the two storey mews and all associated works.

23, Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 RY28

72m
2538/20GRANT PERMISSION20 Mar 2020

Planning permission for a new two storey extension to rear, alterations to roof, attic conversion, new rear dormer roof window, full repairs, refurbishment and all associated site works.

11, Sussex Road, Dublin 4

77m
2239/19GRANT PERMISSION11 Feb 2019

Permission for the provision of a single dwelling at 12 Sussex Road, Dublin 4. The development consists of the demolition of an existing single storey commercial premises and the construction of a three storey, semi-detached dwelling, including 2 no. roof terraces facing the street, a row of rooflights over first floor to the rear and associated site works.

12, Sussex Road, Dublin 4

79m
2104/20REFUSE PERMISSION23 Jan 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Full Planning Permission for works at 26 Leeson Street Upper, Ranelagh, Dublin 4, D04XK11. This is a protected structure. The proposed works will consist of new vehicular access with off-street parking. Incorporating existing cast iron railings to form new entrance gates, adjustment of public footpath and all associated site works.

26, Leeson Street Upper, Ranelagh, Dublin 4

84m
4143/22GRANT PERMISSION3 Jun 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE : The development will consist of the refurbishment of the existing two storey mews building, including the formation of a new dormer window to the front of the mews (addressing Sibthorpe Lane), two new rooflights to the rear roofscape, new fenestration throughout, widened ope to the rear elevation and new rear patio space, to accommodate a one- bed dwelling and all associated site works.

Mews Site to the rear of 26, Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, accessed via Sibthorpe Lane, (Dublin 6)

84m
4032/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA20 May 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the refurbishment of the existing two storey mews building, including the formation of a dormer window and rear patio space, to accommodate a one-bed dwelling and all associated site works.

The mews site to the rear of no. 26 Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, accessed via Sibthorpe Lane, (Dublin 6)

97m
2040/19GRANT PERMISSION11 Jan 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for: Demolition of lean-to outbuildings to rear. Remove non-original fittings and partitions on all floors. Construction of new single storey extension (16m2) to rear of the existing house. Reduce basement return floor level by 450mm to achieve a habitable room height (2.4m.). Replace non-original concrete basement slab with new slab and floor finishes. Form new and enlarge openings in existing walls in basement and first floor. New partitions to upper return levels and first and second floor. Breathable dry-lining (calsitherm to basement walls and woodfibre elsewhere) internally with lime plaster finish to selected external walls without decorative plaster. Repairs to slate roof with replacements, where required, to match existing on a like for like basis. Repair and draught proof original timber sash windows and external doors including door case and fanlight. Re-pointing of Leeson Street brick facade and chimneys with lime mortar. Renewal of lime render where failed or poorly repaired. Replacement of mechanical and electrical services. Rationalise waste pipes and rain water pipe and replace with cast aluminium where damaged of PVC. Repair of lime plaster and decorative plaster internally. Remove non-original fire surrounds, relocate and repair original fire surrounds to principal rooms. Install new built in fittings. Redecoration of house on completion. Improve access to front basement area by removing one plinth stone and repairing existing gate in railings. Landscaping to the front and rear and associated site works.

15, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4, D04 E6H6

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