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13, Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB5118/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: works at ground floor level only, including demolition of the existing ground floor annex serving both Flat 2 and the communal laundry room, and the construction of a new ground floor extension in the back garden serving Flat 2 with associated works to the adjoining lower ground floor rooms of the main house, a separate new communal laundry room, and all associated site and drainage works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Sept 2025

  2. Decision due

    5 Nov 2025

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    5 Nov 2025

  4. Grant issued

    10 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
13, Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
846.69 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
11 September 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
5 November 2025
Grant Date
10 December 2025

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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WEB5028/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID3 Sept 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: works at ground floor level only, including demolition of the existing dilapidated ground floor annex serving both Flat 2 and the communal laundry room, and the construction of a new ground floor extension serving Flat 2 with associated works to the adjoining lower ground floor rooms of the main house, a separate new communal laundry room, and all associated site and drainage works.

Flat 2, 13, Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 N578

43m
4350/24SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION & REFUSAL)17 Oct 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for the amalgamation of dwelling house No. 15 & building No. 16, which is subdivided into 2 no. units comprising a separate garden level apartment, with in part an established commercial use, and independent main house above garden level, which will include a change of use at ground floor level, to return 2 no. offices (33.2 sq.m) to residential use. All to form one interconnected dwelling house. House number 15 will remain unaltered except for the installation of a door to connect both buildings at ground floor. House number 16 will go through internal alterations on the ground, first and second floors, which will include limited removal of walls to accommodate the merging of the lower and upper dwellings. Additionally, alterations to existing windows, decorative features, and service works within the premises will be necessary to integrate the two houses. The development also includes a single link gate (1000mm wide) in the rear garden boundary wall with landscaping to the rear garden of No. 16 along with any ancillary site works all at 15-16 Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6. These houses are Protected Structures (RPS Ref. No. 6157 & 6158).

15-16, Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6

43m
4208/24APPLICATION DECLARED INVA27 Aug 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Planning permission for the amalgamation of dwelling house No. 15 & building No.16, which is subdivided into 2 No. units comprising a separate garden level apartment, with in part an established commercial use, and independent main house above garden level, which will include a change of use at ground floor level, to return 2 No. offices (33.2sqm) to residential use. All to form one interconnected dwelling house. House number 15 will remain unaltered except for the installation of a door to connect both buildings at ground floor. House number 16 will go through internal alterations on the ground, first, and second floors, which will include limited removal of walls to accommodate the merging of the lower and upper dwellings. Additionally, alterations to existing windows, decorative features, and service works within the premises will be necessary to integrate the two houses. The development also includes a single link gate (1000mm wide) in the rear garden boundary wall with landscaping to the rear garden of No. 16, along with any ancillary site works.

15-16 Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6

55m
WEB1083/23REFUSE PERMISSION8 Feb 2023

The development will consist of: - Subdivision of the existing site and alterations to the existing two storey three bedroom detached dwelling (‘Sleepy Hollow’) to include removal of bay window and canopy and insertion of new double glazed doors to the side; front elevation changes to include new glazing and double doors with new Velux roof-lights within the existing mono-pitch roof over the single storey front element of the house, as well as internal alterations; - Construction of a new two storey detached dwelling to the side of the existing two-story dwelling (‘Sleepy Hollow’) that will include provision of roof-lights and roof-mounted photo-voltaic panels to flat roof; - Alterations to the existing front vehicular gates to be replaced by new boundary wall and pedestrian and cyclist entrance from Palmerston Road; - All associated drainage, landscaping, boundary fencing, and ancillary site works.

'Sleepy Hollow', 5A, Temple Villas, Palmerston Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6 (Site adjoins Palmerston Gardens to the rear)

55m
WEB1900/22REFUSE PERMISSION29 Sept 2022

1. Construction of new three storey detached dwelling (146m2) on site to side of existing two-storey dwelling (‘Sleepy Hollow’). Development to include provision of roof-lights and roof-mounted photo-voltaic panels to flat roof, together with associated drainage, landscaping, boundary fencing, and ancillary site works. 2. Construction of new single storey glass-roofed conservatory extension (15m2) to southern side of existing house ('Sleepy Hollow'). 3. Alterations to existing front vehicular gates (to existing front boundary wall) - to provide new pedestrian & bicycle access gate to proposed new dwelling.

5A, Temple Villas (Palmerston Road), Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 RR26 (Site adjoins Palmerston Gardens to the rear)

65m
2149/21GRANT PERMISSION3 Feb 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at this site (fronting Palmerston Gardens) to the rear of 11 Palmerston Park (which is a Protected Structure), Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 T625. The development will consist of amendments and modifications to the permitted two and a half storey mews as granted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2882/19, An Bord Pleanála Ref.: ABP-305188-19 to comprise the construction of a new basement level below the permitted mews and access stairs and slight revisions to the rear ground floor elevation; as well as internal layout alterations to provide a passenger lift serving the new basement, and permitted ground & first floor levels; revised below ground drainage layout as well as amendments to all associated site development works.

Site (fronting Palmerston Gardens) to the rear of 11, Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin, 6 D06 T625

65m
2882/19GRANT PERMISSION1 May 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at this property at the rear of 11 Palmerston Park (fronting Palmerston Gardens), Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 T625, which is a Protected Structure. The development will consist of: Demolition of existing shed structure and rear boundary wall, and construction of new two-and-a-half storey detached mews dwelling (224m2) to site at rear of existing four-storey dwelling. Development to include new vehicular and pedestrian access from rear laneway (Palmerston Gardens), off-street car-parking (garage), rear balcony and access stairs from first floor to garden space, provision of roof-lights to front and rear roof slopes, and roof-mounted photo-voltaic panels to rear, together with associated drainage, landscaping and ancillary site works.

11, Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6

65m
4119/23GRANT PERMISSION11 Jul 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:The proposed development consists of: Construction of 2 no. two-and-a-half storey semi-detached mews dwellings to site at rear of existing four-storey dwelling. Mews dwelling No.1 is a 3 bedroom dwelling with a gross floor area of 115 sq. metres. Mews dwelling No.2 is a 4 bedroom dwelling with a gross floor area of 149 sq. metres. Development to include (to both dwellings) - new vehicular and pedestrian access from rear laneway (Palmerston Gardens), off-street car- parking (2 separate garages), rear south facing 1st floor balconies, provision of roof-lights to front and rear roof slopes, and roof-mounted photo-voltaic panels to rear, together with associated drainage, new garden boundary walls/fences, landscaping and ancillary site works.

Rear of 11 Palmerston Park (fronting Palmerston Gardens), Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06T625

78m
2526/21GRANT PERMISSION1 Apr 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of a deep remodel of the existing single storey 20 sqm modern extension. Works include a replacement roof, including 2 no. new rooflights, replacement windows and cladding. Works to the main house to include modifications to 2 no. openings in the rear facade at the ground floor, retain original granite cill & threshold for re-use and install at modified openings, new timber window & doors to these openings, modified roof ope and new rooflight and provision of 5 no. new PV panels to the west-facing roof of the roof valley; replacement of existing plastic SVP with cast-iron SVP to the front facade; modifications at ground floor level to include 1 no. new ope and widening of existing ope in kitchen, removal of existing door, infill of existing wall ope and provision of new ope and door to family room, infill of existing wall ope and provision of new wall ope and door to proposed utility; modifications at first floor level to include widening of existing wall ope, provision of doors & modification of modern partitions to Master En-Suite, modification of modern partitions, removal of existing door and provision of door to En-Suite 1 and widening of existing wall ope and provision of new doors between Hot Press and Landing; modifications at second floor level to include provision of door & partitions to create En-Suite 2, new partition to box-out existing fireplace; repair & repointing works to facades; replacement of modern brick to gable wall and garden wall parapet; repair works to roof & rainwater goods; localised repair of roof; refurbishment of original windows to include slim double glazing and double-laminate glazing; including associated site and drainage works, all at No. 5 Temple Villas (Protected Structure), a part 1-storey/part 2-storey/part 3-storey semi-detached dwelling.

5, Temple Villas, Palmerston Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 DP73. Site adjoins Palmerston Gardens to the side at the rear.

78m
3551/21GRANT PERMISSION23 Sept 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the demolition of the existing 30.1 sqm garage structure to the rear and replacement with a new 48.8 sqm Garden Room structure and 7.1 sqm Garden Shed, both to the rear. Works to front of the dwelling include the construction of a new bin store and service meter box enclosure, along with the widening of the existing front gate from 2.45m to 3.2m; including associated site and drainage works, all at No. 5 Temple Villas (Protected Structure), a part 1-storey/part 2-storey/part 3-storey semi-detached dwelling.

5, Temple Villas, Palmerston Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 DP73. Stie adjoins Palmerston Gardens to the side at the rear.

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