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Dublin City Council · 4530/23 · Permission

21 Grattan Parade, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 N4X9

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4530/23 is a planning application for permission at 21 Grattan Parade, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 N4X9, received by Dublin City Council on 22 Sept 2023 and first seen by Planning Register on 11 Sept 2026. The application describes: The development will consist of the refurbishment of the existing dwelling accommodating two existing self-contained apartments. Permission is also sought for (i) demolition of the non orignal extension to the rear and west (adjoining the party wall of no. 20 Grattan Parade), (ii) demolition of the western chimney breast at ground and first floor (no chimney stack existing above roof level), (iii) replacement of the existing roof currently in very poor condition with a new roof structure, (v) new internal partition walls at ground and first floor, (vi) partial demotion and rebuilding of the damaged southern boundary wall to laneway and formation of a new single storey extension to the rear with a green roof, (vii) reconstruction of the existing one- / part two- storey extension to the west of the dwelling (viii) amendment of window and door opes to the rear facade at ground level, (ix) removal of stair case serving first floor and replacement of same with new stairs in western extension, (xi) replacement of timber sash window to front elevation with new one-over-one timber sash, (x) provision of new clear glass to fanlight; removal of front door, (xi) removal of non-original vent to front facade and make good ope with brick, (xii) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The council granted permission on 9 Feb 2024. The five-week observation window closed on 27 Oct 2023. An Coimisiún Pleanála decided appeal 319150 on 27 Sept 2024 (grant conditions). A commencement notice (SN0011624DC) was lodged on 10 Dec 2024, so works have started on site. The site is zoned null under the Dublin City Council development plan. The scheme is for 2 units. Within 500 m there are 167 other decided applications in the last five years and 27 appeals.

Appeal window closes 8 Mar 2024 closed 919 days ago
4 weeks from the council's decision (9 Feb 2024) · s.37 Planning and Development Act 2000 · €220 to An Coimisiún Pleanála (€110 observer)

Proposal

The development will consist of the refurbishment of the existing dwelling accommodating two existing self-contained apartments. Permission is also sought for (i) demolition of the non orignal extension to the rear and west (adjoining the party wall of no. 20 Grattan Parade), (ii) demolition of the western chimney breast at ground and first floor (no chimney stack existing above roof level), (iii) replacement of the existing roof currently in very poor condition with a new roof structure, (v) new internal partition walls at ground and first floor, (vi) partial demotion and rebuilding of the damaged southern boundary wall to laneway and formation of a new single storey extension to the rear with a green roof, (vii) reconstruction of the existing one- / part two- storey extension to the west of the dwelling (viii) amendment of window and door opes to the rear facade at ground level, (ix) removal of stair case serving first floor and replacement of same with new stairs in western extension, (xi) replacement of timber sash window to front elevation with new one-over-one timber sash, (x) provision of new clear glass to fanlight; removal of front door, (xi) removal of non-original vent to front facade and make good ope with brick, (xii) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
Grant permission on 9 Feb 2024
Final grant
27 Sept 2024
Units
2
Site (from polygon)
149 m²
Location precision
site (coords_polygon)

Timeline

  • 22 Sept 2023
    New application
    Observation window closed 27 Oct 2023
  • 10 Jan 2024
    Further information requested
  • 18 Jan 2024
    Further information received
  • 9 Feb 2024
    Decision
    Appeal window closed 8 Mar 2024
  • 29 Feb 2024
    Appeal lodged

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Appeal

ACP 319150 · Planning Appeal · decided · Granted with conditions 27 Sept 2024
received by the Commission 27 Feb 2024 · inspector's report · board order

Commencement

  • Seven day notice SN0011624DC
    10 Dec 202421 Grattan Parade, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Dublin, Dublin 9, D09 N4X9matched by ref_exact

Zoning at the site

Zone Z1 - DEV PLAN 2022-2028

R2 — Existing residential

Z1: Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods: To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.

An established residential area. The objective is to protect existing residential amenity as well as to provide housing — which is the objective a neighbour's objection to an overbearing extension is usually argued under.

Designations within 250 m

No OPW flood extent nearby.

  • Natural Heritage Area (incl. proposed) · 1
    Royal Canal
  • NIAH-recorded building · 30
    Saint Francis Xavier Community Centre Ltd; Red Parrot Bar & Grille; 2nd Lock, Royal Canal
  • Radon risk area · 1
    About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels

Provenance

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