61, Orwell Gardens, Churchtown, Dublin 14
Conversion of the front garden into a driveway for two cars.
D04A/0242 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 11 March 2004
- Reference
- D04A/0242
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 11 March 2004
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a change of use for the front garden to create a drive-in parking area. This will provide off-street parking space for two cars.
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
Change of use of front garden to drive-in for 2 cars.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities”
Objective set by the COUNTY 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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Orwell Gardens, Dublin 14, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €710,000 | 39 m |
| 53 Orwell Gardens, Churchtown, Dublin 14 | Oct 2025 | €622,000 | 50 m |
| 68 Orwell Gardens, Rathgar, Dublin 14 | Feb 2025 | €640,000 | 52 m |
| 49 Orwell Gardens, Dublin 14, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €537,000 | 53 m |
| Landore Hall, 7 Landore, Orwell Rd | Nov 2025 | €3,000,000 | 98 m |
| 161 Orwell Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14 | Feb 2026 | €1,125,000 | 126 m |
| 23 Orwell Gardens, Dublin 14 | Jun 2025 | €686,000 | 128 m |
| 12 Orwell Park Gardens, Orwell Park, Rathgar | Oct 2025 | €1,620,000 | 141 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 March 2004
- Decision issued29 April 2004
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Compliance submissionAt this site
Compliance with Condition No.2 of PL-500491-D-25, (D25B/0562/WEB)
62, Orwell Gardens, Milltown, Dublin 14, D14DW92
D25B/0562/WEB/C1Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 19 May 2026Alterations
- Compliance submissionAt this site
Compliance with Condition No.3 of PL-500491-D-25, (D25B/0562/WEB)
62, Orwell Gardens, Milltown, Dublin 14, D14DW92
D25B/0562/WEB/C2Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 19 May 2026Other
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Compliance with Condition No.2 of PL-500491-D-25, (D25B/0562/WEB)
62, Orwell Gardens, Milltown, Dublin 14, D14DW92
D25B/0562/WEB/C3Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 8 Jul 2026Other
- RefusedAt this site
The development consists of Retention Permission for — Previous demolition of a garage structure adjoining…
62, Orwell Gardens, Milltown, Dublin 14, D14DW92
D25B/0562/WEBDún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 3 Oct 2025Retention
- Not exempt — permission neededAt this site
Side extension - existing garage adjoining house to be demolished and rebuilt. Garage space to be converted…
62, Orwell Gardens, Dublin 14
REF1925Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 7 Feb 2025Extension
- GrantedAt this site
New vehicluar entrance [LOCATION] 57 Orwell Gardens, Churchtown, Dublin — [LOCATION]
57 Orwell Gardens, Churchtown, Dublin 14.
D02A/0129Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 28 Feb 2002Alterations
- Refused40 m away
The development will consist of extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling house as follows:- a…
40, Orwell Gardens, Churchtown, Dublin 14
D05B/0282Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 20 Apr 2005Extension
- Granted40 m away
The development will consist of :- extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling house as follows:- a…
40, Orwell Gardens, Churchtown, Dublin 14
D05B/0662Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Sept 2005Extension
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