RefusedChange of useDecided 22 June 2026

16 Orchard Grove, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15., D15 X4XV

Partial demolition and extension of a house to change the ground floor into a GP surgery.

FW26A/0186E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 6 May 2026

Reference: FW26A/0186E
Authority: Fingal County Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 6 May 2026

Summary

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The project involves partial demolition of the existing kitchen, chimney stack, and gable wall to facilitate ground, first floor, and attic extensions. The ground floor will undergo a change of use from residential to a GP surgery, while the upper floors will remain in residential use.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for :demolitions, to include; part of the existing kitchen at ground floor level, the chimney stack, the upper section of gable wall at the side of the main roof and also the formation of openings in the gable wall. Works to include; an extension of the ground and first floor and the extension and conversion of the existing attic, and the addition of 2no. Rooflights on the rear pitch of the roof. In addition, the change of use of the ground floor from residential to a gp surgery and the continuation of residential use at first floor and attic storey level and all associated site works.

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

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Orchard Grove, Clonsilla, Dublin 15	Jan 2026	€450,000	43 m
8 Orchard Court, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15	Dec 2025	€565,000	92 m
20 Coolmine Blvd, Dublin 15, Dublin	Jun 2025	€180,000	95 m
2a Castleknock Close, Lourel Lodge, Castleknock	Dec 2025	€620,000	126 m
13 Broadway Rd, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15	Jan 2026	€510,000	146 m
61 Summerfield Lawns, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15	Nov 2025	€525,000	155 m
179 Clonsilla Rd, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15	Mar 2025	€520,000	159 m
191 Clonsilla Rd, Dublin 15, Dublin	Mar 2026	€262,500	171 m

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Key dates

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Application received6 May 2026
Decision due1 July 2026
Decision issued22 June 2026
Appeal submitted3 July 2026

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