PROTECTED STRUCTURE: DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL - We, Geoffrey Whelan Architects, (01 4021557…

Proposed development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL - We, Geoffrey Whelan Architects, (01 4021557, info@gwaarchitects.ie), intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site, At No. 37 Belgrave Road, Dublin 6, D06 KR22, a Protected Structure (Record No. 552), on behalf of Vincent McDonagh & Sharon McElligott. The development will consist of: renovation, refurbishment and extension of the main building, consisting of a site area of 0.0308 ha. Also to include the construction of a new 3 bedroom family dwelling to the rear of the property, facing onto and with independent direct access to Killeen Road. Works to the main building include: (a) Demolition of non-original rear single storey extension and 1 no shed. (b) Removal of non-original pebble dash sand and cement render to side and rear elevations and replacement with breathable lime render. (c) Restoration of existing timber sash windows and shutters, replacement of non-original glass panes with Histo-Glass or similar approved conservation glazing and energy upgrade. (d) Repointing and cleaning of brickwork to front façade. (e) Reinstatement of original window & door openings to rear ground floor kitchen and dining rooms. (f) New ground floor WC & Utility in Entrance Lobby. (g) New first floor extension over existing side return entrance lobby with pitched roof to match existing building, to provide ensuite bathrooms and storage to two bedrooms (h) Provision for two new rooflights over main stairs and one over master bathroom within double pitch roof valley. (i) Removal of non-original windows to side elevation and rooflight over existing bathroom at first floor level facing onto Killeen Road. (j) Repair and refurbishment of surviving historic fabric in the house including decorative plasterwork, joinery and staircase. Any other historic plasterwork and joinery that has been previously stripped out is to be replaced with historically accurate plasterwork and joinery. (k) Repair of historically accurate chimney pieces. (l) Various landscaping in rear garden including new garden dividing boundary wall in brick. (m) Various landscaping in front garden including, bin and bike storage structure, creation of car parking bay with electric car charging points and 2.6 m wide vehicular opening onto Killeen Road with cast-iron gates incorporating existing cast-iron railings and granite capping on top of granite stone boundary wall, including dishing of pathway kerb, to the side of the property on Killeen Road. (n) Works will also include the construction of a new two-storey dwelling with set-back second floor roof level, along the rear (west) boundary facing onto Killeen Road, comprising open plan kitchen, living and dining room, WC and Entrance Lobby at ground floor, two bedrooms, bathroom at first floor, and master bedroom with ensuite and set-back roof terrace at second floor, with a dedicated side access. Careful removal of part side boundary wall to accommodate dwelling onto Killeen Road. The development will include all associated site works, landscaping, and boundary treatments. (o) To include repair, refurbishment, renovation and alterations to the existing main building, including all associated site works.

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The council recorded a decision on 3 Sept 2025. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.

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