19, The Orchard, Killester, Dublin 5, D05 D613
Conversion and extension of a pre-school facility into a two-bedroom house in Killester.
WEB1257/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 6 February 2026
- Reference
- WEB1257/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 6 February 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to change the use of a single-storey detached pre-school and after-school facility into a two-storey, two-bedroom detached house. The project includes a 38.81 square metre extension, site subdivision, boundary modifications, and a new pedestrian entrance.
- Residential unit
- 1
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 84 m²
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 change of use and extension of the existing single storey, detached, pre-school playgroup and after-school child care facility, 45.54 sq metres total floor area, to use as a two-storey, detached, two bed residential dwelling, 84.35 sq metres total floor area (area of extension 38.81 sq metres). Also for the subdivision of the overall site to accommodate the new detached dwelling (overall site area c. 325.85 sq metres, site area of new dwelling c. 191.74 sq metres, new site area of existing dwelling c. 134.11 sq metres ). Also for changes to the glazing of the existing dwelling. Also for the modification of the existing boundary walls and new boundary, to include a new pedestrian entrance to the front and new internal boundary fence, and associated site works to facilitate the development. Also for the modification of the existing surface water and foul water services to accommodate the new dwelling.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Abbeyfield Lawns, Abbeyfield, Killester Dublin 5 | Feb 2025 | €500,000 | 24 m |
| Apt 8, Three Garange Lodge Ave, Clongriffin Dublin 13 | Jan 2025 | €268,000 | 59 m |
| 29 The Orchard, Killester, Dublin 5 | Mar 2026 | €520,000 | 70 m |
| 8 Abbeyfield Lawns, Killester, Dublin 5 | Jul 2026 | €711,000 | 70 m |
| 9 La Vista Ave, Killester, Dublin 5 | Sept 2025 | €610,000 | 85 m |
| 2 The Orchard, Killester, Dublin 5 | Jul 2026 | €450,000 | 88 m |
| 35 Middle Third, Killester, Dublin 5 | Mar 2026 | €680,000 | 133 m |
| 49 Abbeyfield, Killester, Dublin 5 | May 2025 | €710,000 | 152 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 received6 February 2026
- Decision due2 April 2026
- Decision issued2 April 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Refused40 m away
Planning permission to create a vehicular entrance to the rear of the property accessible from Abbeyfield…
15, The Orchard, Killester, Dublin 5, D05 PK16
4294/22Dublin CityLodged 23 Jun 2022Alterations
- Invalid40 m away
Permission sought for proposed (A) Fenestration alterations vis.; new window at first floor level and new…
15, The Orchard, Killester, Dublin 5
WEB1436/20Dublin CityLodged 10 Jul 2020New dwelling
- Granted40 m away
Permission sought for proposed (A) Fenestration alterations vis.; new window at first floor level and new…
15, The Orchard, Killester, Dublin 5
WEB1453/20Dublin CityLodged 16 Jul 2020New dwelling
- Granted40 m away
Planning permission is sought for: a) A single-storey extension to the side of dwelling; b) A single-storey…
1, Abbeyfield, Killester, Dublin 5
3108/19Dublin CityLodged 27 May 2019Extension
- Granted50 m away
Planning permission for two storey living room, kitchen, utility room, bedroom and bathroom extension to side…
13, The Orchard, Killester, Dublin 5, D05 CC91
2400/20Dublin CityLodged 3 Mar 2020Extension
- Granted60 m away
Construction of a double storey extension with single storey element to rear of the house, also porch…
27, Killester Avenue, The Orchard, Killester, Dublin 5
2950/18Dublin CityLodged 8 May 2018Extension
- Granted60 m away
RETENTION: Permission is sought for retention of first floor rear extension containing 2 bedrooms, front…
9, The Orchard, Middle Third, Killester, Dublin 5
2996/18Dublin CityLodged 14 May 2018Retention
- Granted60 m away
A new single storey extension to the side (replacing existing extension) with alterations including an…
43, Abbeyfield, Killester, Dublin 5
2663/20Dublin CityLodged 1 May 2020Extension
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