8 Cowper Drive, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 Y3K0
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEB1765/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
Richard Morris and Gillian Boyle are applying for planning permission for development at the existing, three-storey, semi-detached house at 8 Cowper Drive, Dublin 6, D06 Y3K0. The proposed works include a) demolition of the existing single-storey, 11.6sqm extension to the rear (east); b) construction of a two story extension to the side (north) above the existing garage, extending the existing front elevation and roof along with the conversion of the existing garage to habitable space and a new flat-roofed, single-storey, 22.5sqm extension to the rear (east); c) installation of three rooflights to the new extension and two new rooflights to the existing pitched roof over existing stair at second floor; d) internal reconfiguration of existing rooms, replacement of all windows with new glazed units. All with associated services and ancillary works.
Application Timeline
Application received
8 Apr 2025
Decision due
30 May 2025
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
30 May 2025
Grant issued
4 Jul 2025
Application Details
- Location
- 8 Cowper Drive, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 Y3K0
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 41 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 8 April 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 30 May 2025
- Grant Date
- 4 July 2025
Location
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