site at the rear of No. 5, Breffni Terrace, Sandycove, Co. Dublin (a Protected Structure - RPS Ref. No. 1348), with frontage to Breffni Terrace Mews / Elton Court
Demolition of a two-storey mews and construction of a replacement two-bedroom mews behind a protected structure in Sandycove.
D20A/0277 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 7 April 2020
- Reference
- D20A/0277
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 7 April 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking permission to demolish an existing two-storey mid-terrace mews dwelling. In its place, they propose to construct a replacement two-bedroom, two-storey contemporary mews with an attic level, a private rear garden, and one on-curtilage parking space.
- Residential unit
- 1
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for: (i) demolition of existing two-storey mid-terrace mews dwelling; (ii) construction of replacement two bedroom two-storey with attic level contemporary mews dwelling with private garden to the rear and 1 no. On-curtilage parking space to be accommodated within ground floor porch area accessible off elton court; and, (iii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mews, Rere 7 Breffni T, Sandycove | Mar 2026 | €400,000 | 35 m |
| 7 Breffni Terrace, Breffni Rd, Sandycove | Apr 2025 | €1,340,000 | 35 m |
| 26 Elton Court, Sandycove, Co Dublin | Oct 2025 | €750,000 | 54 m |
| 13 Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co Dublin | Feb 2025 | €2,500,000 | 108 m |
| 13 Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co Dublinnot full market price | Feb 2025 | €500,000 | 108 m |
| 14 Castle Park Rd, Sandycove, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €3,200,000 | 109 m |
| Park Lodge, 1 Castlepark Road, Sandycove | Jan 2026 | €3,000,000 | 125 m |
| Elton, Sandycove Road, Sandycove | Sept 2025 | €1,560,000 | 140 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 received7 April 2020
- Decision issued17 July 2020
- Appeal submitted13 August 2020
- Appeal decided8 February 2021
In the area
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- WithdrawnAt this site
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General maintenance repair and minor restorations works to include roof repairs & modern slate replacement,…
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