Ely House, 1 Nutgrove Avenue, Dublin D14 YX78
Demolition of commercial buildings to build 25 apartments in two four-storey blocks.
D18A/1079 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 3 July 2019
- Reference
- D18A/1079
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 3 July 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes the demolition of 1,182 sqm of existing commercial buildings. In their place, two 4-storey apartment blocks will be built, containing a total of 25 apartments with balconies, along with boundary alterations and a relocated vehicular gate.
- Residential units
- 25
- Storeys
- 4
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Official record
Development description
- Permission for
- Demolition of 1.182 sqm of existing commercial buildings
- Raise site level and erect two 4-storey (top level set back) buildings with balconies: block a (1,204 sqm) with 13 apartments (4 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed, 3 x 3-bed) and block b (1.162 sqm) with 12 apartments (2 x 1-bed, 8 x 2-bed, 2 x 3-bed) and communal/landlord areas
- Alterations to boundaries. Relocate eastern vehicular gate. Introduction of metal railings and central pedestrian gate to front and raise rear w
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Abbey Close, Loreto Terrace, Rathfarnham | Sept 2025 | €1,030,000 | 77 m |
| 11 Loretto Terrace, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jan 2025 | €930,000 | 121 m |
| 46 Nutgrove Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | May 2025 | €570,000 | 140 m |
| Apt 42 Handle House, Loretto Abbey, Rathfarnham | Mar 2026 | €365,000 | 148 m |
| 53 Handel House, Loreto Abbey, Grange Rd Dublin 14 | Jun 2025 | €435,000 | 148 m |
| 57 Handel House, Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Dec 2025 | €500,000 | 148 m |
| 68 Handel House, Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Jan 2026 | €490,000 | 154 m |
| 63 Handel House, Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Aug 2025 | €442,000 | 154 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 July 2019
- Decision issued30 July 2019
- Appeal submitted26 August 2019
- Appeal decided26 March 2020
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- RefusedAt this site
Retention permission for shed unit containing garage workshop
Eastern end of property, adjoining Ely House, Nutgrove Avenue, Dublin 14
D12A/0307Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 9 Aug 2012Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Permission sought for shed incorporating garage workshop to replace unauthorised adjacent shed which is to be…
Eastern end of the property, adjoning Ely House, Nutgrove Avenue, Dublin 14
D12A/0494Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 26 Mar 2013Demolition
- Granted40 m away
Demolition of existing garage to allow the construction of a single storey side extension to existing…
8, Nutgrove Avenue, Dublin 14
SD14B/0073South DublinLodged 18 Mar 2014Extension
- Granted40 m away
The conversion and extension to the rear of the existing detached garage, to provide a new study room and w.…
8, Nutgrove Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
SD09B/0104South DublinLodged 1 Apr 2009Extension
- Granted70 m away
Extension to existing dwelling house and alterations to front elevation of same
110, Rathfarnham Wood, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
SD10B/0275South DublinLodged 12 Jul 2010Extension
- Granted80 m away
Permission for new 5.27m wide vehicular access with sliding gate in Southern boundary wall (onto Nutgrove…
lands adjoining Ely House, (Eastern side), Nutgrove Avenue, Dublin 14
D17A/0816Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 8 Nov 2017Commercial
- Granted80 m away
Permission is sought for demolition of existing sheds (137 sqm) and erection of a new single storey (250 sqm)…
Lands adjoining Ely House, (Eastern side), Nutgrove Avenue, Dublin 14
D18A/0268Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Oct 2018Commercial
- Refused80 m away
A mixed use development on lands to include the following: 5 no. 1 bed apartments and 28 no. 2 bed apartments…
Lands At Grange Road, Nutgrove Avenue and Loteto Terrace, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD06A/1021South DublinLodged 29 Nov 2006Apartments
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