GrantedExtensionDecided 19 August 2025

720 Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05T678

Demolition of existing extensions to build a part two-storey, part single-storey extension, a granny flat, and a garden room.

WEB2520/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 27 June 2025

Reference: WEB2520/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 27 June 2025

Summary

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The project involves demolishing existing side and rear extensions, a garden cabin, and two chimneys. A new part two-storey, part single-storey extension will be built to create a remodelled five-bedroom home. The plans also include converting the garage into a granny flat and constructing a garden room.

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Official record

Development description

Planning permission is sought for works to existing two-storey detached dwelling at 720 howth road, raheny, dublin 5, d05 t678 for colin & anne marie clarke. Works to include: demolition of existing single storey extension to the rear and 2-storey extension to the side along with 2 chimneys; demolition of existing garden cabin to the rear garden; all to give space for construction of part 2-storey part 1-storey extension to rear and to the side; construction of single storey extension with incorporated canopy to the front; introduction of second family entrance to the front; replacement of existing hipped roof with pitched roof with 2 dormers facing front garden; internal alterations; along with one rooflight to front roof pitch, three rooflights to pitched roofs to the rear, four rooflights to flat roofs; alterations to fenestration; all to allow for remodelled 5 bedroom dwelling with open plan kitchen living dining area, separate sitting, playroom, office and attic room. Planning permission is also sought for conversion of garage and part of ground floor layout to granny flat with separate entrance to the side, construction of garden room to rear garden, widening of existing vehicular entrance and introduction of pedestrian entrance to front boundary wall, along with all associated landscaping and site works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z1: Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Alroda, 720 Howth Road, Raheny	May 2025	€1,685,000	17 m
722 Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5	Jun 2026	€1,800,000	26 m
52 Foxfield Park, Raheny, Dublin 5	Dec 2025	€830,000	63 m
Kinvara, 712 Howth Road, Blackbanks	Apr 2025	€1,800,000	84 m
38 Foxfield Park, Raheny, Dublin 5	Apr 2026	€700,000	94 m
72 Foxfield Park, Raheny, Dublin 5	Nov 2025	€650,000	109 m
39 Foxfield Park, Raheny, Dublin 5	Oct 2025	€687,500	111 m
45 Foxfield Pk, Raheny, Dublin 5	Apr 2025	€825,000	121 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received27 June 2025
Decision due21 August 2025
Decision issued19 August 2025
Permission expiry9 November 2030

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