RefusedNew dwellingDecided 8 August 2016

157 Orwell Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14

Demolition of an existing house and construction of four semi-detached four-bedroom dormer houses.

D16A/0442 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 17 June 2016

Reference: D16A/0442
Authority: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 17 June 2016

Summary

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This application seeks permission to demolish the existing dwelling on site. It proposes the construction of four semi-detached four-bedroom dormer-style houses with three levels of accommodation. The works include a retaining wall, two vehicular entrances, and landscaping.

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Residential units: 4
Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Permission for demolition of existing dwelling; construction of 4 no. Semi-detached 4-bedroom dormer style dwellings with 3 levels of accommodation at lower ground floor, ground floor and first floor dormer/roof levels; construction of retaining wall to rear and side of dwellings; two vehicular entrances from orwell road; landscaping and boundary treatments; site development works and services.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Objective ARS

“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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
161 Orwell Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14	Feb 2026	€1,125,000	40 m
23 Orwell Gardens, Dublin 14	Jun 2025	€686,000	54 m
84 Orwell Gardens, Dublin 14, Dublin	Jan 2026	€691,000	82 m
4 Orwell Gardens, Rathgar, Dublin 14	Oct 2025	€750,000	92 m
1 Orwell Gardens, Churchtown, Dublin 14	Apr 2025	€1,450,000	114 m
40 Orwell Gardens, Dublin 14, Dublin	Jul 2025	€710,000	118 m
68 Orwell Gardens, Rathgar, Dublin 14	Feb 2025	€640,000	133 m
Landore Hall, 7 Landore, Orwell Rd	Nov 2025	€3,000,000	159 m

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Key dates

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Application received17 June 2016
Decision issued8 August 2016
Appeal submitted2 September 2016
Appeal decided17 January 2017

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