RefusedNew dwellingDecided 23 July 2007

5, Whitebarn Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14

Dismantling of an existing bungalow to build a new passive two-storey detached house with a basement and solar panels.

D07A/0729 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 30 May 2007

Reference: D07A/0729
Authority: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 30 May 2007

Summary

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The project involves dismantling and recycling an existing detached three-bedroom bungalow. A new passive, two-storey detached three-bedroom dwelling of 264 square meters will be built in its place, featuring a 48 square meter basement, solar water heating panels, and solar photovoltaic panels.

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Residential unit: 1
Storeys: 2
Floor area: 264 m²

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Development description

Permission is sought for the dismantling and recycling of existing detached three bedroom bungalow and construction of a new 'passive' two storey detached 264sqm three bedroom dwelling with 48sqm basement (incorporating some of the salvaged construction elements) and associated site works. The proposed 'passive' dwelling includes solar water heating panels, solar photovoltaic panels and south facing rooflights all located on the rear elevation. The proposed site works include relocation of fr...

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“A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities”

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
32 Whitehall Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14	Jan 2025	€645,000	108 m
23 Nugent Rd, Churchtown, Dublin 14	Apr 2026	€845,000	137 m
2 Castle Court, Whitehall Road, Churchtown	Apr 2025	€663,000	139 m
27 Nugent Rd, Churchtown, Dublin 14	Dec 2025	€720,000	152 m
6 Whitehall Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14	Apr 2026	€820,000	166 m
34 Nugent Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14	Mar 2026	€1,775,000	172 m
33 Whitebarn Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14	Oct 2025	€750,000	177 m
6 The Place, Hazelbrook Square, Churchtown	Dec 2025	€880,000	192 m

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Application received30 May 2007
Decision issued23 July 2007

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