Plains View, Calliaghstown Upper, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
Installation of a 6kW solar PV system on a garage roof.
ED18/0034 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 2 October 2018
- Reference
- ED18/0034
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Declaration of Exemption Section 5
- Received
- 2 October 2018
Summary
AI-generatedA Section 5 declaration of exemption is sought for the installation of a 6kW solar PV system. The panels will be installed on the southeast rear-facing garage roof of an equine property in Rathcoole.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Installation of a 6kw solar pv system on the se rear-facing garage roof at above property comprising residence, garage, sheds & 4 acres adjoining agricultural land with stable/shelter. The property is registered with the department of agriculture, food & the marine as an equine premises (registration #:f130226x) and the outbuildings and lands are used for the rearing and training of irish sport horses - e. G. Storage of agricultural machinery for maintenance of lands in garage, winter fodder in shed, etc.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the outstanding natural character of the Dublin Mountains Area”
National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape
Objective set by the South Dublin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere, Calliaghstown Upper, Rathcoole | Apr 2026 | €900,000 | 102 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received2 October 2018
- Decision due29 October 2018
- Decision issued25 October 2018
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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Plains View, Calliaghstown Upper, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
SD14B/0150South DublinLodged 7 Aug 2014Retention
- Granted50 m away
Two storey dormer extension to side and rear with associated site works
Cappalahan, Slieve Thoul, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
SD05B/0048South DublinLodged 1 Feb 2005Extension
- Not exempt — permission needed90 m away
Replacement of an existing agricultural shed with American Barn style horse housing and storage as per S156…
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ED22/0013South DublinLodged 24 May 2022Agricultural
- Granted100 m away
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SD25B/0163WSouth DublinLodged 27 Mar 2025Extension
- Granted110 m away
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SD25B/0540WSouth DublinLodged 9 Sept 2025Extension
- Refused130 m away
To construct a bungalow dwelling and septic tank (or a biodisc unit if required) and garage at
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S01A/0152South DublinLodged 15 Mar 2001New dwelling
- Refused130 m away
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S01A/0381South DublinLodged 21 Jun 2001New dwelling
- Granted130 m away
Revise bungalow and proprietary treatment system on already approved site (Reg. Ref. S99A/0613)
Slievethoul, Rathcoole
S00A/0174South DublinLodged 7 Apr 2000Alterations
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