Observation pack · Dublin City Council

2 Cadogan Road, Clontarf West, Dublin 3, D03 YA46

The development will consist of: (A)Demolition of the existing shed and utility to the rear of the site. (B)Demolition of the existing c.1920 ‘lean-too’ single storey annex. (C)Proposed construction of a 13.2sqm single storey extension to the rear of the site, together with ancillary site works. (D)Proposed replacement of existing aluminium windows and doors.

Observations close 30 Oct 2026 window closed

5 weeks from receipt (received 25 Sept 2026) · s.34 Planning and Development Act 2000 · art. 29 Regulations 2001 · fee €20

The five-week window has passed. Late observations are returned unread. If the council has decided, the next door is the appeal window — but under s.37 only the applicant and those who made a valid observation may appeal.

The application

Reference: WEB3377/26 · full record
Authority: Dublin City Council
Type: Permission
Status: Decision Notice Issued
Applicant: not published by the national dataset — see the council register
Units: —
Floor area: —
Site area: —
Received: 25 Sept 2026
We first saw it: 28 Oct 2026, 23:03
Decision due: —
Decision: Application declared invalid

The national dataset truncates descriptions (80 characters for DLR, 70 for Fingal) and omits the applicant. The full description and the drawings are on the council register linked in step 1.

How to submit an observation

Read the file on the council register.No register URL is recorded for this reference; search the Dublin City Council planning register for WEB3377/26.
Write your observation.Quote WEB3377/26 at the top, give your name and the address the authority should reply to, and confine it to planning matters — zoning objective, height, overlooking, traffic, drainage, heritage. What you say here is what you can later appeal on.
Pay the €20 fee.Every submission needs it; without it the observation is invalid and is returned. Dublin City Council takes it online with the submission or at the counter.
Submit before 30 Oct 2026.Online through the register above, or in writing to the Planning Department, Dublin City Council. The test is the date the authority receives it, not the date you post it.
Keep the acknowledgement.The council's receipt is your proof of a valid observation — see below.

Statutory basis. Section 34(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) requires a planning authority to consider any submission or observation made to it in accordance with the Regulations. Article 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) sets the window: a submission or observation must be received by the authority within five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application, and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20. A submission received after the window, or without the fee, is invalid and the authority must return it.

After you submit: keep the acknowledgement. Under the 2024 Act it secures your right to appeal — only the applicant and a person who made a valid observation may bring the council's decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála, within four weeks of the decision. Making a valid observation is also what buys a right of appeal: under s.37(1) of the 2000 Act, only the applicant and a person who made a valid submission or observation to the planning authority may appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála (within four weeks of the decision). Missing the five-week window closes both doors.

What the site is zoned

Code	Objective	Plan	In force
S5 Sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure	Z15: Community and Social Infrastructure: To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.	development plan 2022 2028	14 Dec 2022 → 31 Dec 2028
S5 Sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure	Z15: Community and Social Infrastructure: To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.	development plan 2022 2028 variation no 11	14 Dec 2022 → 31 Dec 2028

An application that accords with the zoning objective is hard to resist on principle; one that does not may be a material contravention, which the council can only grant by the s.34(6) procedure with its own notice and window.

Source: Dublin City Council development plan zoning · fetched 4 Oct 2026, 23:04

Source	Licence	Fetched	Link
Dublin City Council development plan zoning	—	4 Oct 2026, 23:04	open

Designations on or near the site

Radon risk area × 2
About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels · About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels

Nearby precedents within 500 m, last 5 years

Decisions

Reference	Decision	Decided	Units	Distance	Description
WEB1613/26	Grant permission	24 Jul 2026	—	487 m	Planning Permission is sought for works to the existing two-storey mid terraced dwelling, in an Architectural Conservation Area, at 78 Hollybrook Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3, D03 FH00 for Mr. James Hanna. The proposed works include the demolition of an existing single storey shed to the rear garden. Construction of a new single-storey extension to the rear and side of the existing return. Conversion of the existing attic space and construction of a dormer window to the rear, installation of two east-facing rooflights to the rear of the main house, and one rooflight to south facing roof of the return. Construction of a garden storage area to side boundary wall, replacement of rear boundary wall and relocation of existing pedestrian entrance to rear and all associated landscaping and site works.
WEB2346/26	Additional information	24 Jul 2026	—	427 m	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: demolition of the existing roof and the back wall of the existing back extension and construction of the new single storey rear extension to the existing dwelling house with all associated site and landscaping works. The front façade of existing dwelling is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 7602). No works are proposed to Protected Structure.
WEB2271/26	Additional information	17 Jul 2026	—	321 m	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION & PERMISSION: Retention permission and planning permission is sought at 48 St. Lawrence Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3, D03 HN62, A PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The development will consist of: Retention Permission for: instatement of vehicle access gate to the street. Permission for: Demolition of existing single-storey lean-to structures at rear of the return and shed at party wall. Construction of: single storey extension to rear with solar panel array to new flat roof; roofed bike store to side passage; and shed and pergola to rear garden. Replacement of: all non-original windows with double glazed timber sash windows. In addition:- To front elevation: install double doors to porch to form draught lobby; rake out cementitious mortar and repoint existing brickwork with lime mortar; replace sheeted side gate with painted sheeted timber gate; temporarily remove (to allow construction access) and reinstate lintel over gate. To side elevation: remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. To side elevation (return): block up existing side door; remove 1no. window and widen opening to form doorway; remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. To rear elevation: remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. To rear elevation (return): remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. At roof level: install 1no. new rooflight to return side roof; carry out repairs to timber barging; replace any PVC guttering and downpipes with painted metal; carry out repairs to chimneys and replace flashings where required. Internally: make layout changes including structural openings at: ground floor level, return at ground and first floor levels; new breathable floor slab with underfloor heating at ground floor level, remove existing plaster to internal face of external walls and apply same depth cork-lime mix with lime plaster finishing coat (all decorative plaster to remain in situ), lime plaster repairs to ceiling and internal wall plaster. Generally: 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, drainage works and builder’s works.
WEB6091/25	Grant permission	3 Jul 2026	—	152 m	The upgrade of an existing 6.33m x 3.57m trivision advertising display to a 6.52m x 3.47m slimline lightbox advertising display on the western side of the Railway Bridge at Howth Road, Killester, Dublin 3, together with all associated site works and services. In the event of planning permission being granted, 1 no. existing 3m x 1.5m advertising display will be removed from the eastern side of the Railway Bridge. The Railway Bridge is recognised as a structure of heritage interest by the National Built Heritage Service (Reg. No. 50030281).
WEB2333/26	Application declared invalid	3 Jun 2026	—	435 m	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: demolition of the existing roof and the back wall of the existing back extension and construction of the new single storey rear extension to the existing dwelling house with all associated site and landscaping works. The front façade of existing dwelling is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 7602). No works are proposed to Protected Structure.
WEB2254/26	Application declared invalid	26 May 2026	—	321 m	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION & PERMISSION: Retention permission and planning permission is sought at 48 St. Lawrence Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3, D03 HN62, A PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The development will consist of: Retention Permission for: instatement of vehicle access gate to the street. Permission for: Demolition of existing single-storey lean-to structures at rear of the return and shed at party wall. Construction of: single storey extension to rear with solar panel array to new flat roof; roofed bike store to side passage; and shed to rear garden. Replacement of: all non-original windows with double glazed timber sash windows. In addition:- To front elevation: install double doors to porch to form draught lobby; rake out cementitious mortar and repoint existing brickwork with lime mortar; replace sheeted side gate with painted sheeted timber gate; temporarily remove (to allow construction access) and reinstate lintel over gate. To side elevation: remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. To side elevation (return): block up existing side door; remove 1no. window and widen opening to form doorway; remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. To rear elevation: remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. To rear elevation (return): remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. At roof level: install 1no. new rooflight to return side roof; carry out repairs to timber barging; replace any PVC guttering and downpipes with painted metal; carry out repairs to chimneys and replace flashings where required. Internally: make layout changes including structural openings at: ground floor level, return at ground and first floor levels; new breathable floor slab with underfloor heating at ground floor level, remove existing plaster to internal face of external walls and apply same depth cork-lime mix with lime plaster finishing coat (all decorative plaster to remain in situ), lime plaster repairs to ceiling and internal wall plaster. Generally: 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, drainage works and builder’s works.
WEB2199/26	Application declared invalid	20 May 2026	—	321 m	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: Retention permission and planning permission is sought at 48 St. Lawrence Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3, D03 HN62, A PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The development will consist of: Retention Permission for: instatement of vehicle access gate to the street. Permission for: Demolition of existing single-storey lean-to structures at rear of the return and shed at party wall. Construction of: single storey extension to rear with solar panel array to new flat roof; roofed bike store to side passage; and shed to rear garden. Replacement of: all non-original windows with double glazed timber sash windows. In addition:- To front elevation: install double doors to porch to form draught lobby; rake out cementitious mortar and repoint existing brickwork with lime mortar; replace sheeted side gate with painted sheeted timber gate; temporarily remove (to allow construction access) and reinstate lintel over gate. To side elevation: remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. To side elevation (return): block up existing side door; remove 1no. window and widen opening to form doorway; remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. To rear elevation: remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. To rear elevation (return): remove existing cementitious render and apply lime render. At roof level: install 1no. new rooflight to return side roof; carry out repairs to timber barging; replace any PVC guttering and downpipes with painted metal; carry out repairs to chimneys and replace flashings where required. Internally: make layout changes including structural openings at: ground floor level, return at ground and first floor levels; new breathable floor slab with underfloor heating at ground floor level, remove existing plaster to internal face of external walls and apply same depth cork-lime mix with lime plaster finishing coat (all decorative plaster to remain in situ), lime plaster repairs to ceiling and internal wall plaster. Generally: 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, drainage works and builder’s works.
WEB1610/26	Additional information	8 May 2026	—	467 m	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: • Part removal of ground floor external wall of the return to rear of protected structure to facilitate new ground floor extension. • Construction of new single storey extension to rear. •Adjustment of cill level to bedroom window in rear return and replacement of contemporary window. •The proposal also includes all associated roof lights, landscaping, boundary treatment, site engineering and works necessary to facilitate the development.

Appeals

ACP case	Type	Outcome	Decided	Distance
500824	Planning Appeal	Granted	22 Jun 2026	320 m
500859	Planning Appeal	Granted with conditions	29 May 2026	370 m
500155	Planning Appeal	Granted	26 Feb 2026	305 m
500043	Planning Appeal	Granted with conditions	16 Feb 2026	188 m
320164	Railway Order Application	Other	19 Aug 2025	45 m
322027	Planning Appeal	Granted with conditions	8 Jul 2025	246 m
322094	Planning Appeal	Withdrawn	8 May 2025	487 m
320534	Planning Appeal	Granted with conditions	12 Dec 2024	386 m

If neighbours here have appealed before and lost, the inspector's report on that case is the single most useful thing to read.

What has happened on this file

25 Sept 2026 New application · observations close 30 Oct 2026
30 Sept 2026 Decision · appeal window closes 28 Oct 2026

Generated from the Planning Register store; nothing was fetched live for this page. Source: national planning dataset, fetched 28 Oct 2026, 23:03. Not legal advice — confirm the deadline with Dublin City Council before relying on it.