Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 28 April 2026

Park Lodge, No. 1, Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, A96F436

Retention of external stairs and permission for a new rear extension and alterations in Sandycove.

D26B/0124/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 6 March 2026

Reference
D26B/0124/WEB
Authority
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Permission for Retention
Received
6 March 2026

Summary

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The application seeks retention of front external stairs and permission for works to the stairs, a new bathroom underneath, window and door alterations, demolition of a partially complete rear structure, and construction of a new two-storey rear extension.

Retentionextensionrenovationstairs
Storeys
2

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Official record

Development description

  • The development consists of the retention of
  • ) the external stairs to the front of the original two storey dwelling. The development will consist of
  • ) works to the external stairs to the front to include stone cladding over the existing steps, handrails to both sides and completion of the structure under the stairs to accommodate new bathroom, with windows to both sides
  • ) new entrance door with top and side lights to the front facade at first floor
  • ) removal of the archway and addition of new entrance door with canopy over to the front facade at ground floor. New window to the rear at first floor
  • ) alterations to the side elevation of the original house to include the replacement of the ground floor doors with windows and removal of the first floor windows. Removal of all roof lights from the main roof
  • ) demolition of the ground and first floor partially complete structure to the rear and replacement with a new ground and first floor rear extension with roof light
  • ) renovation of the interior and exterior of the original house
  • ) general site works including landscaping and associated site works

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

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within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Park Lodge, 1 Castlepark Road, SandycoveJan 2026€3,000,0000 m
13 Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co Dublinnot full market priceFeb 2025€500,00095 m
13 Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co DublinFeb 2025€2,500,00095 m
14 Castle Park Rd, Sandycove, DublinJun 2026€3,200,000103 m
7 Breffni Terrace, Breffni Rd, SandycoveApr 2025€1,340,000108 m
The Mews, Rere 7 Breffni T, SandycoveMar 2026€400,000108 m
5 Castlepark Gardens Residence, Castlepark Road, SandycoveMay 2025€583,400139 m
Apt 1 Castlepark Gardens, Castlepark Rd, DalkeyAug 2025€425,000139 m

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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

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  1. Application received6 March 2026
  2. Decision due30 April 2026
  3. Decision issued28 April 2026

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