Proposed refurbishment works to Nos. 6-8 Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4

Proposed development

[name removed] - Proposed refurbishment works to Nos. 6-8 Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4; a pair of late 19th C. three-storey semi-detached houses (Protected Structures listed as number 54 on the Record of Protected Structures), roof ridge height circa 12.7 meters above ground level, as described below: • Proposed internal works comprising: Localized reconfiguration of layouts at all floor levels including new openings, new stud partitions and doors; installation of glazed partition to stairwell; reinstatement of separating wall between No. 6 and 8 at all floor levels; fire safety works including upgrading of several existing doors to fire rated, upgrading of existing 1st & 2nd floors to fire rated, formation of fire rated partitions within attic void; replacement of mechanical / electrical services throughout building; replacement of built-in furniture & sanitary fittings throughout building; replacement of modern plasterboard ceilings at ground floor. • Proposed works to building envelope comprising: Refurbishment works to all existing sash & casement windows including replacement of modern double glazing, installation of secondary glazing to various windows; replacement of modern external doors at ground and 1st floor levels, modifications to historic external doors at 1st floor level; removal of dashed render to rear (north) facade and replacement with new insulated render; re-opening of blocked up window opening and installation of new sash window at 2nd floor level to rear (north) façade; replacement of existing slate roof finish with new natural slate roof finish; renewal of copper roof valley; installation of new solar photovoltaic array at roof level; re-pointing and cleaning of brick facades. • Proposed works to external site comprising: Installation of new 2-metre height painted steel railing to west site boundary at front of building with retention of existing hedge; replacement of existing asphalt surface to front yard with new permeable paved surface, new tree planting and grass surfaces to front yard; installation of lighting bollards to front driveway; renewal of site drainage pipework.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 17 Nov 2026.

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