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No. 14 Fortescue Lane, Rathmines, Co. Dublin

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB1747/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the conversion of the existing car port to an entrance hall, the construction of a first floor rear extension and minor alterations to the internal layouts. The building is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Apr 2025

  2. Further information requested

    30 May 2025

  3. Further information received

    25 Nov 2025

  4. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    17 Dec 2025

  5. Decision due

    22 Dec 2025

  6. Grant issued

    29 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
No. 14 Fortescue Lane, Rathmines, Co. Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
11 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 April 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
17 December 2025
Grant Date
29 January 2026

Location

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26m
2700/20GRANT PERMISSION14 May 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought for (i) Removal of 2 non-original single-storey extensions (total 9.15m2) and excavation of floor slab of return and part of garden, to rear at ground floor level. (ii) Removal of deflecting chimney, removal and rebuilding of rear wall to return with new window at first floor level. (iii) Demolitions to allow construction of new 13.75m2 single storey open plan kitchen/dining extension to rear with w.c. and utility, with 2 no. roof lights. (iv) Widening of existing ope at ground floor to link extension to main dwelling and removal of non-original door and widening of opening to rear hall. (v) Internal modifications including removal of non-original partitions, kitchen, bathroom removal of ceiling to bedroom of return and installation of slimline breathable dry-lining to external walls. (vi) Construction of stud partition walls to create new bedroom and family bathroom to return and new bathroom to landing, all at first floor. (vii) Essential restoration, conservation repair and refurbishment including to front railings/gate, repointing to external walls, decoration of front door, repair to sash windows to front/rear of main house and installation of heritage double glazing, reinstatement of cornicing to ceilings throughout. (viii) Replacement of non-original slates to rear return with new natural slate, repairs to roof structure, coverings, flashings and rainwater goods. (ix) Replacement of non-original windows to return with new timber hardwood sliding sash windows. Cills to first floor windows of return to be raised. (x) General upgrading to building services. (xi) Landscaping to front and rear, SUDS drainage and all associated site development works.

No. 55, Mountpleasant Avenue Lower, Dublin 6, D06 W017 (backing onto Fortescue Lane)

35m
4583/19GRANT PERMISSION29 Nov 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the demolition of non-original single storey garage/workshop/storage buildings (26 sq.m) and erection of a (55 sq.m) two-storey one-bedroomed dwelling unit and associated works, at site at Fortescue Lane, to rear of No. 6 Rathmines Road Lower (a protected structure).

Site at Fortescue Lane, to rear of No. 6 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6

48m
WEB1973/21GRANT PERMISSION30 Sept 2021

The development will consist of, the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing property in conjunction with the replacement of an existing set of glazed doors with a new set of windows to the front of the property addressing Fortescue Lane. As part of the proposed works some internal alterations to the existing house are also proposed.

28, Fortescue Lane, Mountpleasant Avenue Lower, Dublin 6

54m
3456/19GRANT PERMISSION10 Jul 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development, within the curtilage of a property listed in the Record of Protected Structures, will consist of the removal of the garden shed, the rear gate/timber fence and part of the masonry wall, the creation of a covered set back entrance onto Fortesque Lane complete with roller shutter and garden gate, the construction of a two storey building comprising a car port, a garden room and an entrance lobby at ground floor level and a home office at first floor level. The existing boundary wall between Nos. 48 & 49 Fortesque Lane will be removed within the footprint of the proposed development and will be replaced by a new boundary wall. The roof will comprise a selected metal clad curved section and a flat section. The external walls will comprise selected brickwork and cladding.

49, Fortesque Lane, Rathmines, Dublin 6, i.e. at the rear of 49 Lower Mountpleasant Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6

54m
2870/19APPLICATION DECLARED INVA30 Apr 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for development at 49 Fortesque Lane, Rathmines Dublin 6, i.e. at the rear of 49 Lower Mountpleasant Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6. The development within the curtilage of a property listed in the Record of Protected Structures, will consist of the removal of the existing rear gate and garden shed, the creation of a set back entrance onto Fortesque Lane, the construction of a two storey building comprising a covered car port and roller shutter, side gate, garden room and entrance lobby at ground floor level and a home office at first floor level. The roof will comprise a selected metal clad curved section and a flat section, The external walls will comprise selected brickwork and cladding.

49 Fortesque Lane, Rathmines, Dublin 6, i.e. at the rear of 49, Mountpleasant Avenue Lower, Dublin 6

57m
WEB1933/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA26 Oct 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: I, Kevin Cassells intend to apply for retention permission for development at this site at no. 30 Rathmines Road Lower (a Protected Structure) and 30 Fortescue Lane, Rathmines, Dublin 6. The development consists of the retention of all the following works that are located to the rear of the mid-terrace, three storey over garden level property at no. 30 Rathmines Road Lower: - retention of a single storey garden structure to the rear; - retention of alterations to ground level to the rear; - retention of wall structures and new boundary wall between, and steps leading to, site at no. 30 Fortescue Lane to the rear; and -retention of all associated landscape, conservation and site development works to the rear.

30, Rathmines Road Lower, and 30 Fortescue Lane, Rathmines, Dublin 6

57m
4743/23GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO7 Nov 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:RETENTION:The development consists of the retention of all the following works that are located to the rear of the mid-terrace, three storey over garden level property at no. 30 Rathmines Road Lower: retention of a single storey garden structure to the rear; - retention of alterations to ground level to the rear; - retention of wall structures and new boundary wall between, and steps leading to, site at no. 30 Fortescue Lane to the rear; and retention of all associated landscape, conservation and site development works to the rear.

30 Rathmines Road Lower and 30 Fortescue Lane, Rathmines , Dublin 6

61m
3811/19REFUSE PERMISSION19 Aug 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development within the curtilage of a property listed in the Record of Protected Structures, will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey commercial building and its replacement by the construction of a part single storey, part two storey building comprising a distribution hub for craft beer, a store, an office, a WC and an entrance lobby at ground floor level and three offices and a WC at first floor level. The existing boundary wall between Nos. 48 & 49 Fortesque Lane will be removed within the foot print of the proposed development and will be replaced by a new boundary wall. The pitched roof over the first floor offices will be finished with corrugated metal. The pitch roof over the ground floor office will be finished with a selected metal. The external walls will generally be finished with sand and cement render.

48, Fortesque Lane, Rathmines, Dublin 6, i.e. at the rear of 48 Lower Mountpleasant Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6

88m
4171/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA7 Jun 2022

Planning permission for the erection of 3no. antennas and 2no. link dishes mounted on support poles together with remote radio units, 1no. outdoor cabinet, 1 no. power board and associated equipment mounted on a steel mounting support platform and housed within a shrouded enclosure at the rooftop. The development will provide mobile voice and data services in the area.

La Touche House, 1, Grove Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6

88m
3346/22REFUSE PERMISSION22 Feb 2022

Planning permission for the erection of 3no. antennas and 2no. link dishes mounted on support poles and associated remote radio units together with 1no. outdoor cabinet and 1no. power board to a steel mounting support platform and associated equipment at the rooftop at La Touche House, 1 Grove Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6. The development will provide mobile voice and data services in the area.

La Touche House, 1, Grove Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6

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