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4, Saval Park Road, Dalkey, Dublin, A96D622

Retention of alterations to a permitted extension and loft conversion in Dalkey.

D26B/0390 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 6 July 2026

Reference
D26B/0390
Authority
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Register status
In progress
Type
Permission for Retention
Received
6 July 2026

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for alterations to a previously permitted ground floor extension, ancillary building, and loft conversion. Revisions include changes to the rear and front dormer structures, a recessed side opening with safety glass, and an additional front rooflight.

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Official record

Development description

The development consists of alterations to a ground floor extension and ancillary building scheme previously permitted under planning reference d20b/0300, and alterations to a loft conversion scheme previously permitted under planning reference d21b/0050 (subsequently amended and granted by an bord pleanla under reference abp-310095-21). The alterations for which retention permission is sougt consist of the following:a) revisions to the permitted rear dormer structure consisting of a reduction in external width and interior height, and an increased external height to accommodate an internal headroom clearance relative to a dimensional correction of the main roof ridge b) revisions to the front dormer structure, to include a reduced structural height sitting below the front gable ridge line, and associated internal modifications to accomodate an open-plan master suite layout c)provision of a recessed side opening to facilitate safe egress on the side elevation of the front gable structure, including alterations to the glazing configuration and a safety glass balustrade d) installation of 1 no. Additional front rooflight and modifications to the design, alignment and scale of permitted rooflights over the stairs and internal landing area e)omission of the permitted green roof system over the ground floor extension and ancillary building in lieu of a standard flat roof membrane f) addition of roof upstands resulting in external height modifications to both the built ground floor extension structure( staying below the permitted parapet level) and to the ancillary building, and a structural width modification to the built ground floor extension g) relocation of the ancillary building in relation to the site boundaries and associated revisions to the window layout on its northern, southern, and western facades, and h)all associated internal layout, staircase alignment, and minor ground-floor window modifications.

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
Lillegard, Saval Park Road, DalkeyFeb 2025€800,00047 m
48 Saval Park Road, Dalkey, Co DublinMay 2026€1,390,00060 m
4 Killiney Towers, Killiney Road, KillineyOct 2025€455,00095 m
11 Killiney Towers, Killiney Road, DalkeyJul 2025€500,00097 m
Cherry House, Saval Park Road, DalkeyJan 2025€43,50098 m
9 Proby Hall, Killiney Rd, KillineyMar 2025€478,000125 m
6 Proby Hall, Killiney Rd, KillineyDec 2025€476,300125 m
19 Killiney Towers, Killiney Road, KillineyJan 2025€490,000127 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.

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  1. Application received6 July 2026
  2. Decision due28 August 2026

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