Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 23 February 2024

Lohengrin, Torca Road, Dalkey, Dublin, A96XT93

Demolition of a rear extension, garage, and chimneys, and construction of a two-storey garage, home workspace, and gym.

D24A/0007 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 5 January 2024

Reference
D24A/0007
Authority
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Permission
Received
5 January 2024

Summary

AI-generated

The project involves demolishing a rear extension, bay window, two chimneys, and a garage. It includes building a two-storey garage with a work-from-home space, a rear gym accessed by a bridge, internal alterations, and installing solar panels.

Alterationsdemolitiongaragegymsolar

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Official record

Development description

Demolition of a single storey extension to the rear, a single storey bay window to the front, two chimneys, and a single storey garage facing onto torca road. The construction of a two storey garageand work from home space with an external stairs. The construction of a gym to the rear of the site, accessed by an external bridge. The relocation of the living spaces to the first floor and bedrooms to the ground floor with internal alterations. Alterations to the front elevation to reinstate the appearance of the original stone walls and window openings at ground floor. Changes to the existing fenestration pattern and replacement of windows. Alterations to the front boundary wall to form a new pedestrian entrance. Changing of roof finish and installation of solar panels to the rear of the roof. The single car parking space will be retained and no significant trees will be affected.

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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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 23 January 2025.

Notified floor area: 198

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Torca Mews, Torca Rd, DalkeyApr 2025€830,000153 m
6 Dalkey Rock, Ardbrugh Rd, DalkeyDec 2025€1,260,000250 m
Marrakesh, Knock Na Cree Rd, DalkeyAug 2025€1,925,000261 m
Inishowen, Knocknacree Rd, DalkeyOct 2025€1,900,000284 m
Pine Lodge, Knock Na Cree Grove, DalkeyJun 2026€1,995,000336 m
Ingle Cottage, Knock Na Cree Road, DalkeyDec 2025€1,125,000383 m
13 Vico Rock, Sorrento Rd, DalkeyJan 2025€460,000393 m
14 Knock Na Cree Park, Dalkey, DublinDec 2025€1,500,000394 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

  1. Application received5 January 2024
  2. Decision due29 February 2024
  3. Decision issued23 February 2024

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