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72 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB5316/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The replacement of painted timber sash windows to the front and rear and the external door from the return with a new painted timber door set; the replacement of the Garden Level front steps and railings down to a reduced ground level, widening the entrance door opening, replacing the door set and the reduction in floor level of the under stairs store to match the existing floor level; the removal of internal walls at Garden and First Floor levels, the construction of new internal partition walls to each level and new floor finishes throughout; forming new bathrooms including alterations to the existing drainage and plumbing systems, the construction of a small single storey extension to the rear, new rooflights to the existing Return roof and all ancillary works This is a Protected Structure.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Oct 2025

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    25 Nov 2025

  3. Decision due

    28 Nov 2025

  4. Grant issued

    2 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
72 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
288.68 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 October 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
25 November 2025
Grant Date
2 January 2026

Location

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4917/23GRANT PERMISSION5 Dec 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Demolition of the two storey return, removal of the following: modern partition walls including a doorset at First Floor, the bottom flight of three steps, part of the original return side wall and the doorset to the rear room at Garden level; Alterations of the following: lowering the floor level of the return, lowering the floor level of the space under the front steps, widening the opening between the principal rooms and widening the original rear ope to the rear of the main house at Garden level; Construction of the following: a new single, part two and part three storey extension with rooflights to the rear, including new leaf-flashed roof junctions, refitting the First Floor Rear bedroom as a bathroom including a new doorset to a new location in a new partition wall; Repairs / replacements as follows: replacement external and internal doorsets to the new understairs WC, a new lowered Patio to the rear at Garden Floor level, redecoration of previously painted surfaces inside and out and all associated works.

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3126/20GRANT PERMISSION31 Jul 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of alterations to and the extension of the house comprising: demolition of two single storey extensions to the side of the house; construction of a single storey extension to the rear and side at ground floor (rear garden level); alterations including the re-arrangement of rooms to the garden level, reinsertion of a fireplace in rear room at hall level, conversion of bedroom level storage to a bathroom, renovation of top floor bathroom, repair of exterior plaster and brick defects, and upgrading of mechanical and electrical services; formation of a new vehicular entrance off Sandford Avenue and the provision of 1 no. off-street parking space in the front garden including the removal of a section of the boundary wall, new brick piers, regrading of the front garden and associated landscape works; removal of a section of the boundary wall to Sandford Avenue to provide a pedestrian access to the rear garden.

76, Marlborough Road, Dublin 4

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5074/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA19 Oct 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of works to the existing dwelling, a protected structure, as follows: At garden level: demolition of 2no. flat roof, single storey, nonoriginal additions to side and construction of new single storey extension to side with glazing to roof and elevations; new insulated floor slab, new openings at rear facade, remove non-original studs and install new stud layout to form utility, shower room and kitchen-dinning area; remove existing structural partition wall and gable wall and support with new steel beam and column; No changes at entrance or second floor level; At top floor landing; widening of existing window ope to rear; To exterior: repoint brick and stonework, patch existing render, remove external window bars and renovate original sash windows; At roof: replace existing rooflight and re-roof; To boundary wall: new vehicular entrance to front garden from Sandford Avenue; new pedestrian gate to rear garden from Sandford Avenue; Generally: raise level of boundary walls to garden to 2m height, strip all plumbing/heating and electrical services and install all new systems, remove non-original fittings, install new fittings and redecorate, and any associated repairs, builder's works, drainage works and landscaping.

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5191/22GRANT PERMISSION8 Nov 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of works to the existing dwelling, A Protected Structure, as follows: At garden level: demolition of 2no. flat roof, single storey, non-original additions to side and construction of new single storey extension to side with glazing to roof and elevations; new insulated floor slab, new openings at rear facade, remove non-original studs and install new stud layout to form utility, shower room and kitchen-dining area; remove existing structural partition wall and gable wall and support with new steel beam and column; No changes at entrance or second floor level; At top floor landing: widening of existing window ope to rear; To exterior: repoint brick and stonework, patch existing render, remove external window bars and renovate original sash windows; At roof: replace existing rooflight, re-roof and add solar panel array to rear slope; To Boundary wall: new vehicular entrance to front garden from Sandford Avenue; new pedestrian gate to rear garden from Sandford Avenue; Generally: raise level of boundary walls to garden to 2m height, strip all plumbing/heating and electrical services and install all new systems, remove non-original fittings, install new fittings and redecorate, and any associated repairs, builder's works, drainage works and landscaping.

76, Marlborough Road, Dublin 4

26m
3760/23GRANT PERMISSION15 May 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of amendment to previously granted application ref: 5191/22 for works to a protected structure including removal of internal wall and door at second floor level, construction of new wall and reinstatement of original door and architraves, all to facilitate wider bathroom.

76, Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

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2326/21GRANT PERMISSION4 Mar 2021

The development will consist of the construction of a single storey, flat roofed, rear extension to join existing extension, reconfigured existing balcony, internal alterations and associated site works all to existing 2 storey terraced dwelling.

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WEB5810/25GRANT PERMISSION27 Nov 2025

Planning permission is sought for a flat-roofed, timber clad extension to the first floor rear return of no. 2 Sandford Avenue, D04 W8K5, on behalf of Nigel Rollins and Juana Willumsen. The proposed works include the demolition of the existing rear return chimney; integration of a roof-light in the existing (S-E facing) rear-return pitch roof; a roof-light in the proposed flat roof; associated internal remodelling and miscellaneous other works.

No. 2, Sandford Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 W8k5

59m
WEB1451/20GRANT PERMISSION15 Jul 2020

A double & single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling, internal alterations and associated site works.

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59m
3944/20GRANT PERMISSION16 Dec 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of: Re-slating of main roof complete including the provision of a roof light to the central valley, cleaning of front facade brickwork and stone elements, re-pointing and repair of brickwork to front facade and repairs/repointing to chimney stacks.

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WEB2371/24GRANT PERMISSION24 Oct 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Refurbishment of a two-storey over basement mid-terrace house (Protected Structure RPS 4970), already divided into three apartments, including the following works: a) landscaping of the front garden with provision for concealed bicycle and bin storage, b) replacing the existing uPVC front conservatory with a modern structure, c) modifications to the rear ancillary building to allow direct pedestrian access to the rear lane, d) upgrading the rear timber staircase to a fire-resistant staircase, e) upgrade to railings of existing rear return roof terrace, f) replacing all modern uPVC windows at the rear with traditional sash windows, g) and installing aluminium windows and doors in the modern rear return, h) replacing an existing Velux roof light and installing an AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) rooflight above the main staircase, i) minor alterations to the layout of the lower ground floor bathroom, j) removing modern partitions and reconfiguring entrances and apartment layouts on the upper ground and first floors and implementing additional fire safety measures, and, k) all associated site development works.

59, Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 E7V2

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