San Elmo Lodge, Torca Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin
Retention permission for changes to a previously approved house design in Dalkey.
D05A/1468 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 15 November 2005
- Reference
- D05A/1468
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission for Retention
- Received
- 15 November 2005
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for modifications to a previously approved single-storey over basement dwelling. Changes include a 31 sq.m reduction in floor area, reduced glazing, altered elevations, a different roof finish, and the omission of a pedestrian gate access.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Planning retention for modifications to previously approved plans (reg. Ref. D03a/0465 and bord pleanala pl06d. 204570). Granted for the construction of 1 no. One-storey over basement dwelling house with associated site works. Modifications include:- reduction of gross floor area by 31 sq. M. Reduction of glazing to and length of each elevation. Change of roof finish and ommission of pedestrian access to entrance gate.
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.
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torca Mews, Torca Rd, Dalkey | Apr 2025 | €830,000 | 163 m |
| Marrakesh, Knock Na Cree Rd, Dalkey | Aug 2025 | €1,925,000 | 248 m |
| Inishowen, Knocknacree Rd, Dalkey | Oct 2025 | €1,900,000 | 281 m |
| 6 Dalkey Rock, Ardbrugh Rd, Dalkey | Dec 2025 | €1,260,000 | 312 m |
| 13 Vico Rock, Sorrento Rd, Dalkey | Jan 2025 | €460,000 | 317 m |
| Milano, Vico Road, Dalkey | Aug 2025 | €3,300,000 | 317 m |
| Pine Lodge, Knock Na Cree Grove, Dalkey | Jun 2026 | €1,995,000 | 323 m |
| 20 Sorrento Court, Sorrento Rd, Dalkey | May 2026 | €628,000 | 337 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 November 2005
- Decision issued18 January 2006
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