78, Seafield Road East, Clontarf, Dublin 3
Demolition of an existing house to build a new two-storey, four-bedroom detached home.
WEB1122/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 February 2021
- Reference
- WEB1122/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 15 February 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing detached house and outbuildings. In its place, a new two-storey, four-bedroom detached dwelling with attic accommodation and a single-storey rear living area will be constructed, including alterations to the vehicular entrance.
- Residential unit
- 1
- Storeys
- 2
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
A development comprising (a) demolition of existing detached house and section of existing outbuildings, (b) construction of new two storey 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attic accommodation and incorporating single storey kitchen / dining / living area to rear, (c) alterations to existing vehicular entrance and (d) all associated site works including compliance with suds requirements for all surface water disposal, at 78 seafield road east, clontarf, dublin 3.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
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 22 November 2021.
Notified floor area: 460 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Vernon Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Feb 2026 | €820,000 | 138 m |
| 83 Merchamp, Seafield Rd. East, Clontarf | Nov 2025 | €456,000 | 142 m |
| 85 Merchamp, Seafield Rd East, Clontarf Dublin 3 | Sept 2025 | €445,500 | 142 m |
| 59 Merchamp, Seafield Rd East, Clontarf Dublin 3 | May 2026 | €440,000 | 150 m |
| 24 Seafield Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Nov 2025 | €1,450,000 | 156 m |
| 49 Merchamp, Seafield Rd, Clontarf | Apr 2025 | €327,000 | 167 m |
| 6 Hazel Lane, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Jun 2025 | €2,150,000 | 171 m |
| 85 Seafield Rd, Dublin 3, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €1,465,000 | 176 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 received15 February 2021
- Decision due9 April 2021
- Decision issued9 April 2021
- Grant issued25 May 2021
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