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59 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 E7V2

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB5492/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Amendments to previously approved development under Reg. Ref. WEB2371/24 for works to a Protected Structure (RPS 4970). The revised proposal provides two apartments, combining the existing upper ground and first floor units (Nos. 2 and 3) to form a single three-bedroom apartment, together with the following works: a) Minor alterations to the layout of the lower ground floor, b) Removal of modern partitions and reconfiguration of the upper ground and first floors, c) Replacement of one existing rooflight and installation of one new rooflight above the main staircase, d) Replacement of all modern windows to the rear with traditional timber sash windows, and revision of the window layout to the first-floor return, e) Removal of the rear external escape stairs and installation of permanently obscured glazed balcony screening to the rear roof terrace, f) Replacement of the existing front conservatory with a contemporary glazed structure, g) Landscaping of the front garden including provision for concealed bicycle and bin storage, and h) All associated site development works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Oct 2025

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    17 Dec 2025

  3. Decision due

    18 Dec 2025

  4. Grant issued

    29 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
59 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 E7V2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
354.79 ha
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
24 October 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
17 December 2025
Grant Date
29 January 2026

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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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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.

65, Marlborough Road, Dublin 4 D04 W4A9

56m
3713/19GRANT PERMISSION9 Aug 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the demolition of the ground floor rear extension and ground floor of the return and the construction of a new single storey rear extension, a new window and Velux to the return and with internal alterations to the ground and first floor, to the existing two storey terraced house with associated landscaping. The existing house is a protected structure.

4, Carlisle Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

66m
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.

72 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin D04W652

66m
WEB5316/25GRANT PERMISSION6 Oct 2025

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.

72 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

70m
3614/24GRANT PERMISSION AND RETE30 Apr 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of permission for; (i) Externally - the removal of three existing sash windows on the front elevation and one on the rear elevation and replacement with heritage sliding sash windows. The removal of the external modern render and replacement with a lime render with ruled and lined scoring (ashlar blocking). The replacement of roof ridge tiles and one damaged window cill on the front elevation. (ii) Internally - the reinstatement of single opening from hall to front reception room, the application of lime plaster finish to all internal walls, and lath and plaster finish to all ceilings. The installation of replacement joinery (wooden floorboards, skirting, doors, etc.), and decorative ceiling roses and cornices. The development will consist of permission for the retention of; (i) Externally - The installation of Welsh Bangor blue slate roof. (ii) Internally - The creation of an opening between the ground floor front and rear reception rooms, the removal of unstable brick noggin wall and installation of stud wall, and the reconfiguration of first floor internal walls. all at No. 6 Carlisle Avenue (Protected Structure, Ref. 1226). The proposed development consists of the carrying out of works to protected structure or proposed protected structure.

6 Carlisle Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 K7K3

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4193/24GRANT PERMISSION23 Aug 2024

The development will consist of: 1. The return of the existing house to a single-family dwelling from three apartment units 2. The removal of the existing modern extension to the rear of the existing house and the removal of modern internal interventions throughout. 3. The construction of a single-storey double-height extension to the rear of the existing house together with associated roof lights. 4. Internal reconfiguration, refurbishment and associated restoration works throughout the house. 5. The re-pointing of the existing brickwork with lime mortar to the front elevation. 6. The refurbishment of the existing historic timber sash windows throughout and, the replacement of the existing modern lower ground floor front pvc window with a conservation grade timber window. 7. The replacement of the existing north-west facing inner roof valley roof-light with a new conservation grade roof-light together with a new additional inner roof valley roof-light and, pv panels to the same inner roof valley. 8. All ancillary site, boundary and landscaping works.

Ashmere, 77 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook Dublin 4 , D04RH21

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3460/25GRANT PERMISSION14 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consists of a new vehicular gate, a new domestic bin enclosure and new landscaping works to the front garden.

Ashmere, 77 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 RH21

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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.

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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.

76, Marlborough Road, Dublin 4

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