Sandford Church, Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Addition of paving, planting, and seating in a church yard.
0140/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 16 April 2026
- Reference
- 0140/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Received
- 16 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe works comprise adding paving, pollinator beds, and three curved steel and oak bench seats around a central open space. A rainwater irrigation system with a 1000-litre water butt will also be installed, with all elements being removable to avoid touching the protected church structure.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Expp: protected structure: the work will comprise the addition of paving, planting and loose furniture. The works will all be removable and will not touch the protected structure. Three curved bench seats made from steel frames and oak seating. They will be installed around a central open space that can be used for parishioners or school children for sandford ns. Behind these will be pollinator beds. There will also be a rainwater irrigation system that comprises of a 1000l water butt which will be fed from the existing roof downpipe.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and/or improve the amenities of residential conservation areas.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). 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| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Sept 2025 | €1,400,000 | 99 m |
| 102 Marlborough Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | May 2025 | €2,525,000 | 122 m |
| Merton House, 53 Merton Dr Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Jul 2025 | €1,950,000 | 131 m |
| 84 Sandford Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Jul 2025 | €2,000,000 | 135 m |
| 49 Merton Dr, Sandford Rd, Dublin 6 | Jun 2025 | €1,275,000 | 150 m |
| 4 Colliers Ave, Ranelagh, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €950,000 | 181 m |
| 4 Hollybank Ave Lower, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | Sept 2025 | €1,135,000 | 182 m |
| 2 Woodstock Gardens, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 | May 2025 | €1,150,000 | 193 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 received16 April 2026
- Decision due5 August 2026
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