Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedExtensionDecided 17 October 2022

57 Beechwood Drive, Rathnapish, Carlow

Demolition of a side garage to build a new extension, a detached garage, and retain a timber shed in Carlow.

22276 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 23 August 2022

Reference
22276
Authority
Carlow County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
23 August 2022
Residential units
1
Floor area
1 m²

Summary

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The project involves demolishing an attached garage to build a new single-storey side extension, constructing a detached flat-roof garage, and altering the house's windows, front brickwork, and entrance. It also seeks retention for an existing timber shed in the rear garden.

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Official record

Development description

  • Demolition of an existing single storey garage/utility room (c. 20.3m sq. ) attached to the side of existing two storey semi detached dwelling
  • Construction of a new replacement single storey flat roof extension (c. 28.2m sq. ) to side of existing dwelling to incorporate wc, utility, hall and living area
  • Alterations/ replacement of all existing windows on front, side and rear of existing dwelling
  • Provision of pergola garden patio feature to rear of existing dwelling
  • Alterations to external brick finish to the front elevation of existing dwelling
  • Construction of a new single storey detached flat roof domestic garage (c. 37.9m sq. ) to the side of the property
  • Relocation of existing pedestrian access slightly south along existing front boundary wall and relation of vehicular access slightly north, to facilitate access to the proposed replacement garage
  • Construction of new entrance walls and piers to match existing
  • Internal and external modifications to existing dwelling including all associated site works
  • Retention of an existing single storey detached timber shed (c. 15.5m sq) located to the rear of the property

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Existing / Infill ResidentialRS
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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
48 Castlewood Gardens, Pollerton, CarlowJul 2025€265,00040 m
47 Castlewood Gardens, Pollerton, CarlowNov 2025€269,00043 m
54 Castlewood Gardens, Pollerton Rd, CarlowSept 2025€278,00062 m
18 Castlewood Gdns, Pollerton Road, Carlow TownApr 2025€350,00080 m
88 Sycamore Rd, Rathnapish, CarlowOct 2025€393,000157 m
8 Sycamore Rd, Carlow, CarlowSept 2025€275,000190 m
4 Sycamore Rd, Rathnapish, Carlownot full market priceSept 2025€215,000257 m
9 Woodbrook Place, Green Lane, CarlowMay 2025€172,500259 m

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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

  1. Application received23 August 2022
  2. Decision due17 October 2022
  3. Decision issued17 October 2022
  4. Grant issued18 November 2022
  5. Permission expiry17 November 2027

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