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South Dublin planning applications

Every application lodged with South Dublin County Council, as recorded on the statutory planning register.

Applications
32,989
Decided
32,752
Lodged this year
1,092

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What the data shows

The planning register for South Dublin County Council contains 32989 total applications, with a grant rate of 83% of 28795 applications granted, refused or part-granted since 1999, which includes 23901 granted, 4608 refused, and 286 part-granted. The most common development types are extension at 40%, new dwelling at 15%, retention at 10%, and alterations at 8%, while zoning designations are 50% existing residential, 26% open space, park, and 5% residential, mixed residential and other uses. Recent application lodgements show 1093 in 2023, 1145 in 2024, and 1346 in 2025. This is information, not legal advice.

An automated reading of the figures on this page. Every statement reflects the register data shown above; it is not advice or a prediction.

Planning intelligence

Grant rate

83%

of 28,795 applications granted, refused or part-granted since 1999.

Granted
23,901
Refused
4,608
Part granted, part refused
286
Withdrawn
874
Invalid
1,615
Exempt — no permission needed
710
Not exempt — permission needed
415
Compliance submission
4
No decision recorded
576

Historical outcomes from the statutory register. Not a prediction for any individual application.

What’s being built

Extension
40%
New dwelling
15%
Retention
10%
Alterations
8%
Commercial
8%
Change of use
6%

Grant rate by category

How each kind of application has been decided in South Dublin County Council, 2016–2026.

CategoryGrantedDecidedNationally
Extension94%4,21695%
New dwelling55%82982%
Retention81%81390%
Commercial89%59188%
Alterations90%57392%
Change of use86%45388%
Infrastructure88%42691%
Housing estate77%24878%
Apartments69%24671%
Industrial88%17193%
Energy99%9290%
Other94%4988%
Agricultural48%3394%

“Decided” counts applications granted, refused or part-granted — withdrawn and invalid applications are excluded. Categories with fewer than 30 decided applications are not listed, because a rate over a handful of applications would not mean anything.

Appeals to An Bord Pleanála

25%

of 2,621 decided appeals changed the council’s decision, 1999–2026.

Refusals granted on appeal
31% of 1,342
Permissions refused on appeal
19% of 1,279
Decision upheld
1,699
Upheld, conditions varied
267
Part granted, part refused
84

655 of 2,621 decided appeals reversed the council either way. Withdrawn and invalid appeals are excluded, because nothing was decided. Appeals are self-selected — only decisions someone chose to challenge appear here — so this is a record of appealed cases, not a measure of the council’s decisions overall.

Appeal outcomes by development type

How often An Bord Pleanála changed the council’s decision in South Dublin County Council, by the kind of development appealed.

Development typeChanged on appealNationallyRefusals grantedPermissions refused
New dwelling27% of 66731%26% of 50431% of 163
Extension20% of 43419%42% of 11712% of 317
Retention25% of 33721%35% of 19311% of 144
Commercial24% of 27324%29% of 11420% of 159
Apartments30% of 22725%24% of 11636% of 111
Change of use23% of 18424%23% of 8323% of 101
Housing estate21% of 15527%35% of 4814% of 107
Infrastructure34% of 14927%49% of 7318% of 76
Alterations22% of 9523%35% of 555% of 40
Industrial30% of 4321%—22% of 32

“Changed on appeal” counts decided appeals where the Board reached a different answer to the council, in either direction. “Refusals granted” is the share of appeals against a refusal that won permission; “Permissions refused” is the reverse. A dash means fewer than 30 cases, which is too few to state a rate. Withdrawn and invalid appeals are excluded because nothing was decided, and appeals split across parts of a development are counted but kept out of every rate. Appeals are self-selected — only decisions someone chose to challenge appear here.

How long appeals take

18 weeks

median, for appeals from South Dublin County Council decided since September 2024 (154 appeals). Nationally over the same period: 18 weeks across 3,710 appeals.

National median, by year the appeal was decided

  • 201416 weeks
  • 201515 weeks
  • 201616 weeks
  • 201719 weeks
  • 201823 weeks
  • 201917 weeks
  • 202018 weeks
  • 202119 weeks
  • 202227 weeks
  • 202361 weeks
  • 202443 weeks
  • 202518 weeks
  • 202617 weeks

Measured from the date the appeal was lodged to the date An Bord Pleanála decided it, for appeals where the register records both. The median peaked at 61 weeks for appeals decided in 2023 and stood at 17 weeks in 2026. Appeals are decided by An Bord Pleanála, not by the council, so these figures describe the Board’s timelines for cases from this area — they are not a measure of how quickly the council works. A small number of records with a decision dated before the lodgement, or more than three years after it, are excluded.

Activity over time

Applications lodged, by year

Grant rate, by year of decision

Zoning designations

Existing residential
50%
Open space, park
26%
Residential, mixed residential and other uses
5%
Industrial, enterprise, employment
5%
Agriculture
3%
City/Town/village Centre, central area
3%

From the current development plan · view plan. Zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

Towns in South Dublin

Where they are

External Insulation wrap, no structural work detached house built c1974237, Beech Park, Lucan, Co Dublin, K78C9K8 · 24 Jul 2026The development will consist of widening the existing vehicular entrance to 3.5m wide,…58, Crannagh Park, Dublin 14, D14 NV20 · 24 Jul 2026Replacement of existing shopfront with new shopfront as existing is badly weather damaged3, Main Street, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 E3W9 · 24 Jul 2026Planning Retention Permission for a Single storey extension to the rear of existing…7, Hallwell Drive, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 T2N4 · 23 Jul 2026Shed/Outhouse in rear garden - 25 sqm in area42, Tullyhall Drive, Lucan, Dublin, K78X072 · 22 Jul 2026Alteration to front elevation with single-storey flat roof extension to the rear with…46, Templeogue Wood, Templeogue, Dublin 6W · 21 Jul 2026Permission for link corridor between original dwelling and dwelling including open porch…21, Pairc Mhuire, Saggart, Co Dublin, D24 A297 · 21 Jul 2026Conversion of existing attic space to non-habitable space including raised gable with…29, Eden Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 W9H9 · 20 Jul 2026Elevation alterations to previously granted application SD19A/0201 to include additional…12A, Orchardton, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 · 18 Jul 2026Construction of a brick wall beneath the existing front bay window; replacing the…2, Woodstown Heath, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 · 18 Jul 2026A kitchen extension to rear of house.6, Parklands Gables, Saggart, Co. Dublin, D24 VRT0 · 18 Jul 2026Modifications to previously granted application SD25A/0084 to include the construction of…1a, Monalea Park, Firhouse, Dublin 24 · 18 Jul 2026Attic conversion for habitable use incorporating one rooflight to the front roof slope…30 Graydon Rd, Newcastle, Dublin, D22K4X7 · 17 Jul 2026A) Agricultural Shed (95 sq.m.); B) Agricultural Shed (95 sq.m.); C) Associated hard…Old Slade Road, Saggart, Dublin · 17 Jul 2026Extension to the rear of the existing detached dwelling and part conversion of the…36, Shelton Park, Kimmage, Dublin 12 · 16 Jul 2026Demolition of existing garage structure and construction of a new single storey bungalow…Side Garden of No. 16A, Fortfield Grove, Terenure, Dublin… · 16 Jul 2026The renovation and part-extension (two-storey protected structure SDCC RPS REF.NO. 109 )…Airlie House, Lucan, Co. Dublin · 16 Jul 2026Construction of a home office with 2 no. covered storage areas to the rear of the…22, Colthurst Close, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78TW68 · 16 Jul 2026Barrel roof bicycle shelter with extension and back and side cladding. W:5000 x D:2090 x…Old Belgard Road, Belgard, Dublin 24, D24 YK38 · 16 Jul 2026Installation of a new LED floodlighting system consisting of 6 No. 18 metres high…St. Anne's GAA Club, Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, D24NW40 · 15 Jul 2026Installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic system on the roof of the existing building…4055, Kingswood Avenue, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin… · 15 Jul 2026
The 21 most recent South Dublin applications with a recorded location. Select a marker to open the application.

Recently lodged

  • 58, Crannagh Park, Dublin 14, D14 NV20

    Awaiting decision

    The development will consist of widening the existing vehicular entrance to 3.5m wide, converting the existing garage to the side of the…

    SD26B/0343WSouth DublinLodged 24 Jul 2026

    Extension

  • 46, Templeogue Wood, Templeogue, Dublin 6W

    Awaiting decision

    Alteration to front elevation with single-storey flat roof extension to the rear with rooflights, and all associated site works

    SD26B/0338WSouth DublinLodged 21 Jul 2026

    Extension

  • 21, Pairc Mhuire, Saggart, Co Dublin, D24 A297

    Awaiting decision

    Link corridor between original dwelling and dwelling including open porch in rear garden and retention permission for dwelling in rear…

    SD26A/0176WSouth DublinLodged 21 Jul 2026

    Extension

  • 29, Eden Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 W9H9

    Awaiting decision

    Conversion of existing attic space to non-habitable space including raised gable with mini-hip; dormer to rear; dormer to front; bay window…

    SD26B/0337WSouth DublinLodged 20 Jul 2026

    Extension

  • 12A, Orchardton, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

    Awaiting decision

    Elevation alterations to previously granted application SD19A/0201 to include additional window at ground floor level, window positions…

    SD26A/0174WSouth DublinLodged 18 Jul 2026

    Retention

  • 2, Woodstown Heath, Knocklyon, Dublin 16

    Awaiting decision

    Construction of a brick wall beneath the existing front bay window; replacing the existing metal frame panel; widening of existing…

    SD26B/0336WSouth DublinLodged 18 Jul 2026

    Alterations

  • 1a, Monalea Park, Firhouse, Dublin 24

    Awaiting decision

    Modifications to previously granted application SD25A/0084 to include the construction of new rear dormer attic structure with playroom and…

    SD26B/0334WSouth DublinLodged 18 Jul 2026

    Alterations

  • 30 Graydon Rd, Newcastle, Dublin, D22K4X7

    Awaiting decision

    Attic conversion for habitable use incorporating one rooflight to the front roof slope and three roof windows to the side roof slopes (one…

    SD26B/0333WSouth DublinLodged 17 Jul 2026

    Extension

  • Old Slade Road, Saggart, Dublin

    Awaiting decision

    Agricultural Shed (95 sq.m.); B) Agricultural Shed (95 sq.m.); C) Associated hard standing circulation area (permeable); D) Hardstanding /…

    ED26/0067South DublinLodged 17 Jul 2026

    Agricultural

  • 16A, Fortfield Grove, Terenure, Dublin 6W, D6W C860

    Awaiting decision

    Construction of a new single storey bungalow dwelling with pitched roof, demolition of existing garage structure and all associated site,…

    CE26/0027South DublinLodged 17 Jul 2026

    New dwelling

  • 36, Shelton Park, Kimmage, Dublin 12

    Awaiting decision

    Extension to the rear of the existing detached dwelling and part conversion of the existing garage & outbuildings with roof lights to the…

    SD26B/0332South DublinLodged 16 Jul 2026

    Extension

  • Airlie House, Lucan, Co. Dublin

    Awaiting decision

    The renovation and part-extension (two-storey protected structure SDCC RPS REF.NO. 109 ) to provide a medical clinic facility that…

    SDZ26A/0026WSouth DublinLodged 16 Jul 2026

    Change of use

  • 22, Colthurst Close, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78TW68

    Awaiting decision

    Construction of a home office with 2 no. covered storage areas to the rear of the property and construction of a garage to the side of the…

    SD26B/0331WSouth DublinLodged 16 Jul 2026

    Retention

  • St. Anne's GAA Club, Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, D24NW40

    Awaiting decision

    Installation of a new LED floodlighting system consisting of 6 No. 18 metres high columns, inclusive of all siteworks, associated ducting,…

    SD26A/0171WSouth DublinLodged 15 Jul 2026

    Infrastructure