Emerald Cottages, Grand Canal Street Upper

11 parcels, from 70 m² to 1,241 m², median 235 m².

Line of the street: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

• R2Z2: Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas) (Existing residential)
  Development Plan 2022-2028, Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
  11 parcels of this street

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0. A parcel counts in the zone its centre falls in.

• 20 Jul 2026Registered application

  Permission for alterations and extension of the existing single-storey structure to provide a two-storey two-bedroom dwelling, including the construction of a new first-floor level, alterations to the existing roof profile, provision of a flat roof design, a projecting first-floor element to the front elevation, an enclosed terrace garden at first floor level, and all associated site development.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2789/26

• 8 May 2026Additional information

  Ciaran and Elaine Murtagh intend to apply for planning permission for the change of use of the existing property at 16 Grand Canal Street Upper, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 PX73, from office use to residential use. The proposed development of the single 2-storey end-of-terrace building includes the demolition of the existing storefront and the reinstatement of a brick façade with a single window to reflect the established residential character of the street. The works also comprise the refurbishment of the existing rear extension, including the replacement of the rear façade with a new brick and smooth rendered external wall and a new sliding-door façade, and the removal of the existing flat roof and skylights to be replaced with a new flat roof with parapet capping and one rooflight. The development further provides for a new 6.5 m² glazed internal courtyard, internal layout alterations, one car parking space to the front with the creation of vehicular access to front for off-street parking from Grand Canal Street Upper, one car parking space to the rear accessed via a new rear gate from Emerald Cottages, one pedestrian side access maintained from Emerald Cottages, rear yard re-design with terraces and garden and all associated site development works.

  Permission, 1 home · Dublin City Council, WEB2137/26

• 24 Apr 2026Application declared invalid

  Ciaran and Elaine Murtagh intend to apply for planning permission for the change of use of the existing property at 16 Grand Canal Street Upper, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 PX73, from office use to residential use. The proposed development includes the demolition of the existing storefront and the reinstatement of a brick façade with a single window to reflect the established residential character of the street. The works also comprise the refurbishment of the existing rear extension, including the replacement of the rear façade with a new brick and smooth rendered external wall and a new sliding-door façade, and the removal of the existing flat roof and skylights to be replaced with a new flat roof with parapet capping and one rooflight. The development further provides for a new 6.5 m² glazed internal courtyard, internal layout alterations, one car parking space to the front and one car parking space to the rear accessed via a new rear gate, and all associated site development works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1968/26

• 2 Dec 2025Grant permission

  CHANGE OF USE. Vin Rock Investments Limited is seeking planning permission for the change of use from commercial office to residential use at 38 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin, D04 A344. The proposed development will consist of the conversion of the existing 2-storey terraced building to a 3-bedroom house, including the provision of a new kitchen at the rear, a WC under the stairs, and a new bathroom at first floor level above the kitchen. The external appearance of the house will remain unchanged. The front garden with one car parking space will be retained, together with the rear garden.

  Permission, 1 home · Dublin City Council, WEB5846/25

• 29 Nov 2025Application declared invalid

  Vin Rock Investments Limited is seeking planning permission for the change of use from commercial office to residential use at 38 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin, D04 A344. The proposed development will consist of the conversion of the existing 2-storey terraced building to a 3-bedroom house, including the provision of a new kitchen at the rear, a WC under the stairs, and a new bathroom at first floor level above the kitchen. The external appearance of the house will remain unchanged. The front garden with one car parking space will be retained, together with the rear garden.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB5822/25

• 5 May 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of construction of automated timber sheeted garage door to existing open car-port and associated works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1973/25

• 30 Apr 2025Application declared invalid

  The development will consist of provision of automated timber sheeted garage door to existing open car-port and associated works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1945/25

• 24 Feb 2025Withdrawn article 33 (no sub)

  The demolition of the existing two storey commercial premises and the construction of a two-storey-two-bedroom dwelling with an enclosed terrace garden at first floor level, at Emerald Cottages to the rear of, 14, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 2.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1361/25

• 17 Feb 2025Application declared inva

  The demolition of the existing two storey commercial premises and the construction of a two-storey-two-bedroom dwelling with an enclosed terrace garden at first floor level, at Emerald Cottages to the rear of, 14, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 2.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1307/25

• 13 Dec 2024Grant permission

  New windows to the front, side and rear elevations at ground and first floors and door/screen to the side elevation at ground floor of an existing two storey terraced house, in a residential neighbourhood conservation area.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2712/24

• 12 Dec 2024Application declared inva

  New windows to the front, side and rear elevations at ground and first floors and door/screen to the side elevation at ground floor of an existing two storey terraced house, in a residential neighbourhood conservation area.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2698/24

• 14 Aug 2024Grant permission

  Application for the rear two storey extension with attic floor level, associated works to the existing house, new vehicular entrance off Cranmer Lane and garden structure.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1994/24

• 26 Nov 2019Grant permission

  The Development will consist of the construction of 1 no. two bedroom three storey mews dwelling to the rear of no. 39 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4 (off Cranmer Lane), with associated ancillary works.

  Permission, 1 home · Dublin City Council, 4545/19

• 21 Mar 2019Grant permission

  Planning permission is sought for the demolition of an existing two storey rear return & chimney and the construction of a new 2-storey extension to the rear of an existing terraced house. The works will also include some internal refurbishment works and associated site works, including a new pedestrian gate to the rear laneway. At 32 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 H3AO.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 2565/19

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Source: Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority. Sales marked “not full market price” are left out of every median.