37A, Highfield Road, Dublin 6, D06 F6K5
Demolition of one house and construction of two semi-detached houses in Dublin 6.
2842/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 25 April 2018
- Reference
- 2842/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 25 April 2018
- Residential units
- 2
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing 1980s semi-detached dwelling. In its place, two new semi-detached, six-bedroom houses will be built over basements, including new vehicular entrances.
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
The development will consist of: (i) demolition of part-two part-three storey semi-detached 1980s dwelling with single storey rear return; (ii) construction of 2 no. Part-two part-three storey over basement, with single storey rear return, six bedroom semi-detached infill dwellings; (iii) removal of existing vehicular entrance and provision of 2 no. New vehicular accesses (3.5 metres in width) from highfield road with blockwork piers to match height of existing entrance; and (iv) landscaping and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 25 April 2019. A completion certificate was lodged on 6 November 2020.
Notified floor area: 839.5 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Highfield Court, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6 | Dec 2025 | €310,000 | 51 m |
| 28 Hillcourt Apts, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6 | Feb 2025 | €310,000 | 88 m |
| Apt 33 Hillcourt, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6 | Aug 2025 | €327,000 | 88 m |
| 12 Hillcourt, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6 | Jan 2025 | €299,000 | 88 m |
| 32 Oak Apple Green, Rathgar, Dublin 6 | Mar 2026 | €430,000 | 97 m |
| Apt No 5 Grenville, 110 Rathgar Road, Dublin 6 | Nov 2025 | €430,000 | 108 m |
| Apt 19 Grenville, 110 111 Rathgar Rd, Dublin 6 | Feb 2025 | €598,000 | 114 m |
| 25 Oak Apple Green, Rathgar, Dublin 6 | Oct 2025 | €527,500 | 121 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 received25 April 2018
- Further information requested18 June 2018
- Further information received3 August 2018
- Decision due30 August 2018
- Decision issued30 August 2018
- Grant issued9 October 2018
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