Fallow area of scrubland to the south-west of the 9th fairway, Foxrock Golf Club, Golf Lane, Torquay Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18
A storage shed, sand bays, and access path are proposed for a scrubland area at Foxrock Golf Club.
REF5825 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 1 April 2025
- Reference
- REF5825
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Section 5
- Received
- 1 April 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis Section 5 application details the development of a 72 sqm single-storey shed for fertiliser and machinery storage, alongside three sand bays on a fallow area of scrubland. A new accessway will also be created from an existing gateway.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 72 m²
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Official record
Development description
- The development of
- (a) an area of hardstanding and a storage facility comprising 3 no. Sand bays to be used for the storage of a variety of sands and (b) the erection of a detached single storey shed with a mono pitched roof (floor area : 72 sq. M) to be used for the storage of fertiliser and machinery in a fallow area of scrubland to the south west of the 9th fairway on the golf course; (c) an accessway thereto from the existing gateway at the northern end of the birches adjacent to
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“F To preserve and provide for open space with ancillary active recreational amenities.”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 The Birches, Torquay Rd, Foxrock Dublin 18 | Mar 2025 | €2,000,000 | 113 m |
| Carrigmore, Golf Lane, Foxrock Dublin 18 | May 2025 | €1,800,000 | 242 m |
| Foxrock Villa, Torquay Rd, Dublin 18 | Mar 2025 | €1,750,000 | 300 m |
| Windrush, Knocksinna, Foxrock Dublin 18 | Feb 2025 | €1,375,000 | 336 m |
| 14 Kinvara, Fey Yerra, Foxrockprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €837,004 | 341 m |
| 22 The Hedgerows, Foxrock Village, Dublin 18not full market price | May 2026 | €400,000 | 352 m |
| 5 Sycamore Grove, Westminster Park, Foxrock | Mar 2026 | €610,000 | 356 m |
| 7 Birch Dale, Westminster Park, Foxrock Dublin 18 | Jul 2025 | €810,000 | 359 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received1 April 2025
- Decision issued24 April 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Exempt — no permission neededAt this site
The development of — (a) an area of hardstanding and a storage facility comprising 3 no. sand bays to be used…
Fallow area of scrubland to the south-west of the 9th fairway, Foxrock Golf Club, Golf Lane, Torquay Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18
REF12125Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 12 Sept 2025Other
- Granted40 m away
Alterations to front elevation, change of roof shape to house and garage, 2 no. dormer windows to front and…
15, The Birches, Foxrock, Dublin 18.
D02B/0891Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 3 Dec 2002Alterations
- Withdrawn40 m away
Permission for a new vehicular access complete with gates and brick piers
1 Barnagh Lane, The Birches, Foxrock, Dublin 18
D16A/0103Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 19 Feb 2016Alterations
- Granted40 m away
Planning permission for develpment at 1, Barnagh lane, The Birches, Foxrock, Dublin 18 for erection of new…
1, Barnagh Lane, The Birches, Foxrock, Dublin 18
D08A/0812Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 28 Nov 2008Alterations
- Granted60 m away
To demolish the existing section of stone boundary wall and to construct a new stone boundary wall with…
The Birches, Torquay Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18
D07A/1005Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 18 Jul 2007Alterations
- Withdrawn70 m away
Alterations to previously improved permission Reg. Ref. D00A/0784 and D98A/0425 comprising alterations to the…
The Birches, Torquay Road, Foxrock, Co. Dublin
D03A/0720Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 24 Jul 2003Alterations
- Granted70 m away
Permission for the demolition of the existing Rockall dwelling house (c.215 sqm) and single storey…
Site of 0.643 Ha at Rockall, The Birches, Torquay Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18
D15A/0839Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 22 Dec 2015Apartments
- Refused70 m away
Alterations to previously approved permission Ref. D00A/0784 and D98A/0425 comprising 4 No. rooflights in the…
The Birches, Torquay Road, Foxrock.
D03B/0559Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 10 Oct 2003Alterations
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