GrantedAlterationsDecided 24 March 2025

9 Sonesta, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 YT92, On corner of Texas Lane and Sonesta

Amendments to a previously approved development in Malahide, including demolition and rebuilding of ground-floor walls.

F25A/0081E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 3 February 2025

Reference: F25A/0081E
Authority: Fingal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 3 February 2025

Summary

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The application seeks permission for amendments to a previously granted application (Reg. Ref. F24A/0423E). Due to poor foundation conditions, the existing single-storey ground-floor walls to the front and side will be demolished and rebuilt, resulting in a modest increase in internal floor area and associated roofline changes.

Alterationsamendmentdemolitionsuburban

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of an amendment to the granted application under reg. Ref. F24a/0423e. The amendments will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey ground floor walls to the front and side of the house due to poor foundation conditions. The construction of new walls to replace the demolished structure with an associated modest increase in internal floor area due to new position of these walls. Associated changes to the roofline. Minor changes to the position of the front door to align with the new walls. Enlarged kitchen window on north elevation. Ridge line of approved first floor extension to line up with existing ridge line. Cill height to first floor bathroom window lowered. Amended drawings also indicate the insulation thickness on plan and elevation of the already approved proposed external insulation works and the associated changes to the roof line. All amended associated landscaping and boundary treatment works, drainage, ancillary site works and services.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RS - ResidentialRS

“Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity”

National zoning type: Existing residential

Objective set by the The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029 (2023–2029). 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

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 4 July 2025.

Notified floor area: 200 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
7 Sonesta, Malahide, Dublin	Jun 2025	€950,000	24 m
10 Sonesta Est, Malahide, Dublin	Sept 2025	€925,000	32 m
18 Chalfont, Texas Lane, Malahide	Nov 2025	€950,000	40 m
30 Sonesta, Malahide, Dublin	Jan 2025	€775,000	70 m
5 Chalfont Place, Malahide, Dublin	Mar 2025	€790,000	140 m
4 Texas Lane, Chalfont, Malahide	Apr 2025	€805,000	161 m
36 Inbhir Ide, Malahide, Dublin	Jun 2026	€10,000	169 m
15 Inbhir Ide, Malahide, Dublin	Jun 2026	€760,000	176 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

Timeline

Application received3 February 2025
Decision due28 March 2025
Decision issued24 March 2025

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