RefusedNew dwellingDecided 31 March 2009

5, Whitebarn Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14

Demolition of a bungalow and construction of a new two-storey passive house with a basement.

D09A/0079 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 6 February 2009

Reference: D09A/0079
Authority: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 6 February 2009

Summary

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The application seeks the dismantling and recycling of an existing three-bedroom bungalow. In its place, a new 233 sq.m passive two-storey detached four-bedroom dormer bungalow will be built over a 112 sq.m basement, featuring solar panels and a basement courtyard.

New dwellingpassive housesolarbasement

Residential unit: 1
Storeys: 2
Floor area: 345 m²

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Development description

Dismantling and recycling of existing detached 3 bedroom bungalow and construction of new 233 sq. M 'passive' two-storey detached 4 bedroom dormer bungalow over 112 sq. M basement (total floor area 345 sq. M) and associated site works, including 53 sq. M basement courtyard. The proposed 'passive' dwelling includes solar water heating panels on east and west elevations, and solar photovoltaic panels located on the rear flat roof. The proposed site works include relocation of front driveway entra...

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Objective ARS

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

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within 500 m

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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Key dates

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Application received6 February 2009
Decision issued31 March 2009
Appeal submitted23 April 2009
Appeal decided30 September 2009

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