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Back Gate Lodge, Alexandra College, Purser Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6

One-off house / within 5 km where a location match is available

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13% of nearby decided applications were refused. The preview found 14,469 nearby planning records within 5 km where a location match is available.

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3931/19
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One-off house
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5 km radius
14,469Nearby applications
13%Refused
12,637Conditional grants
10Refusal reasons

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3931/19

The development will consist of the change of use of the existing building from residential use to educational use (89.3 sq m) and all associated site works.

Granted0.0 km29 October 2019
5008/26

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning permission and retention permission for a Protected Structure. Retention for: change of use of existing dwelling previously divided into 2 flats into a single family dwelling; Permission for: reroofing existing existing main roof using existing slates where possible and new to match existing; Removal of existing metal skylight at rear of building and replacement with 2 new glazed roof windows in rear main roof; Replacement of non- original mineral felt finish to roof and walls of attic level rear return with black/grey zinc cladding & replacement of window; Removal of external metal window bars to 3 no. windows to the rear; Removal of existing PVC windows at ground and first floor of return and replacement with painted timber sliding sash windows; Removal of existing PVC door in rear return and replacement with painted timber frame glazed door; Demolition of boiler house and flue in the rear yard & landscaping to yard; Repair of damaged black and white floor tiles at front entrance; Ancillary site works and various internal alterations not subject to planning permission at No.7 Summerville Park, Dublin 6, D06 A2F2, a protected structure.

Granted0.1 km06 March 2026
3533/21

The Select Vestry of the United Parish of Rathmines with Harold's Cross intend to apply for permission for proposed amendments to a previously granted submission (Ref: 3939/19 - DCC / Ref: ABP-306755-20 - An Bord Pleanála) for: A new Rectory and residential development on a site of circa 1440m2, on the corner site of The Rectory, Purser Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 EOY5, with frontage to Belgrave Road and Purser Gardens. The development will consist of the demolition of the existing Rectory, ancillary buildings, perimeter walls to road and removal of existing vehicular entrance and the construction of 9 no. dwellings, Units A to J, as follows: Units A-C consists of 3no, three storey terraced houses with frontage to Belgrave Road which comprises Unit A, a three storey, semi-detached, 5 bedroom Rectory with south facing terraces at first and second floor level; Unit B, a three storey, 3 bedroom curate's house, with recessed south facing terrace at first floor level. Units A and B have shared front and rear gardens and three car parking spaces entered from a new vehicular entrance to Belgrave Road. Unit C is a three storey, end of terrace, 4 bedroom townhouse with private front and rear gardens and 1 car parking space entered from a new vehicular entrance to Belgrave Road. Units D-J Consist of 3no. ground floor apartments and 3no. three storey duplex apartments with frontage to Purser Gardens which comprises Units D, E, F, 3No. three storey, 3 bedroom duplex apartments with ground floor entry and access to a shared garden with screened first floor east and west facing terraces, the second floor being set back on both the east and west sides with a west facing terrace. Units G, H, J, consist of 3No. 1 bedroom, ground floor apartments with east facing screened open space and access to the shared garden. Parking for Units D-J will be on-street. The development will also include for associated site development works, including drainage and hard & soft landscaping works including new perimeter walls and railings to road frontages. Proposed amendments under this application include: • Amendments to the rear (south) elevation of units A, B and C (Block A) to include: 2no. new, fully opaque WC window at first floor units A and B. • Amendments to the rear (east) elevation of units D, E, F, G, H, J (Block B) to include: 3no. new, fully opaque WC windows (south-facing towards private external terraces) at second floor level to units D, E and F. The provision of opaque, openable, ventilation side panels to external doors at second floor bedrooms of units D, E, F to comply with Building Regulations for natural ventilation. Minor adjustment to parapet level to correct inconsistencies with the original planning application. • General amendments to external landscaped areas to include: 2no. proposed shed structures to the rear of units A, B and C. The re-location of refuse store from the rear of unit C to the front and re-location of refuse store from the rear of unit A to the western side of the building. Provision of a new low-level wall at Purser Gardens to the front of ground floor apartments G, H and J to provide additional privacy and security for these units.

Granted0.1 km15 November 2021
3939/19

Permission for a new Rectory and residential development on a site of circa 1440m2, on the corner site of The Rectory, Purser Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 E0Y5, with frontage to Belgrave Road and Purser Gardens. The development will consist of the demolition of the existing Rectory, ancillary buildings, perimeter walls to road and removal of existing vehicular entrance and the construction of 9no. dwellings, Units A to J, as follows: Units A-C consists of 3 no. three storey terraced houses with frontage to Belgrave Road which comprises Unit A, a three storey, semi-detached, 5 bedroom Rectory with south facing terraces at first and second floor level; Unit B, a three storey, 3 bedroom curate's house, with recessed south facing terrace at first floor level. Units A and B have shared front and rear gardens and three car parking spaces entered from a new vehicular entrance to Belgrave Road. Unit C is a three storey, end of terrace, 4 bedroom townhouse with private front and rear gardens and 1 car parking space entered from a new vehicular entrance to Belgrave Road. Units D-J consist of 3no. ground floor apartments and 3no. three storey duplex apartments with frontage to Purser Gardens which comprises Units D, E, F, 3no. three storey, 3 bedroom duplex apartments with ground floor entry and access to a shared garden with screened first floor east and west facing terraces, the second floor being set back on both the east and west sides with a west facing terrace. Units G, H, J, consist of 3no. 1 bedroom, ground floor apartments with east facing screened open space and access to the shared garden. parking for Units D-J will be on-street. The development will also include for associated site development works including drainage and hard & soft landscaping works including new perimeter walls and railings to road frontages.

Granted0.1 km19 February 2020
3845/23

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: The development will consist of: 1. Reducing the size of the rear elevation with new roof profile. 2. Replace all single glazed windows with double glazed sash windows. 3. New velux to rear. 4. Restoration works to elevation/roof 5. Conversion of attic.

Granted0.1 km20 July 2023
WEB2629/24

Widening of the existing vehicular entrance gate to 3m and associated modification of the existing railings.

Refused0.1 km31 January 2025

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