59 Beechwood Drive, Rathnapish, Carlow
Conversion of a garage to a granny flat and construction of a single-storey link extension in Carlow.
17223 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 13 July 2017
- Reference
- 17223
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 July 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting an existing rear garage into a one-bedroom granny flat with associated facade alterations. It also includes a single-storey link extension to the main house to form a dining room, and a new garden shed.
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Official record
Development description
Is sought for the conversion of an existing single storey garage located to the rear of an existing two storey dwelling to granny flat, comprising of 1no bedroom, bathroom, living area, kitchen and lobbies and associated alterations to existing facades including additional access door to side, removal of existing garage door, blocking up some windows and additional windows and patio doors, velux windows and flue is indicated. Permission is also sought for a proposed single single storey link to existing two storey dwelling comprising of: proposed dining room off existing kitchen, associated alteration, proposed single storey shed in the rear garden (with storage / utility for granny flat/house) and all associated works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and improve existing residential amenity; to provide for appropriate infill residential development; to provide for new and improved ancillary services”
Objective set by the Carlow - Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024 - 2030 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Castlewood Gardens, Pollerton, Carlow | Nov 2025 | €269,000 | 50 m |
| 48 Castlewood Gardens, Pollerton, Carlow | Jul 2025 | €265,000 | 54 m |
| 18 Castlewood Gdns, Pollerton Road, Carlow Town | Apr 2025 | €350,000 | 62 m |
| 54 Castlewood Gardens, Pollerton Rd, Carlow | Sept 2025 | €278,000 | 94 m |
| 88 Sycamore Rd, Rathnapish, Carlow | Oct 2025 | €393,000 | 170 m |
| 8 Sycamore Rd, Carlow, Carlow | Sept 2025 | €275,000 | 222 m |
| 89 St Marys Park, Carlow, Carlow | Jan 2026 | €261,000 | 243 m |
| 9 Woodbrook Place, Green Lane, Carlow | May 2025 | €172,500 | 247 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 July 2017
- Decision due6 September 2017
- Decision issued5 September 2017
- Grant issued6 October 2017
- Permission expiry5 October 2022
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
Permission is sought for alterations and extensions to existing two storey dwelling comprising of :removal of…
59 Beechwood Drive , Rathnapish , Co Carlow
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22276CarlowLodged 23 Aug 2022Extension
- Granted40 m away
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2460016CarlowLodged 29 Jan 2024Extension
- Awaiting decision80 m away
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2460141CarlowLodged 25 May 2024Extension
- Granted80 m away
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2460151CarlowLodged 3 Jun 2024Extension
- Granted80 m away
An extension to the first floor that will comprise of an additional bedroom, En-Suite and walk through closet
21 Castlewood Gardens , Pollerton Road , Carlow
2360298CarlowLodged 15 Dec 2023Extension
- Granted80 m away
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- Awaiting decision130 m away
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2429CarlowLodged 28 Jun 2024Infrastructure
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