Exempt — no permission neededAlterationsDecided 28 July 2022

Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Refurbishment and repairs to the roof, windows, and stonework at Loreto Abbey.

ED22/0009 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 7 July 2022

Reference: ED22/0009
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Declaration of Exemption Section 5
Received: 7 July 2022

Summary

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A Section 5 declaration is sought for extensive maintenance and repairs to the existing slated roof, timber rafters, and glazed roof lanterns. Works also include replacing sash windows and doors with matching hardwood, repointing stone joints, and installing new rainwater goods.

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Official record

Development description

Proposed refurbishment, maintenance & compulsory repairs to the existing slated roof to include new felt & battens fixed to existing timber rafters. Upgrading & repairs to existing glazed roof lanterns. New lead valleys, flashings & associated detailing to roof finish. Existing sash windows & doors to be replaced with hard wood timber to match existing with painted finish to match existing. Existing stone work to the north elevation/gable to have joints raked out & re pointed to match existing. New rain water goods to be installed to match existing throughout. Roof structure to receive new insulation & associated ventilation to entire roof area. Entrance door thresholds to be altered to level access is provided & sealed to stop water ingress. Existing plastered reveal to the west elevation to receive lead flashing over. Existing timber soffit & fascia removed & fully replaced to match existing.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RESRS

“To protect and/or improve residential amenity”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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.

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 30 August 2016. A completion certificate was lodged on 29 October 2021.

Notified floor area: 976.5 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Loreto Gate, Grange Road, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€16,525,477	26 m
71 Loreto Abbey, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 14	Jul 2025	€420,000	47 m
89 Handle House, Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham Dublin 14	Sept 2025	€487,000	47 m
88 Handel House, Loreto Abbey, Grange Rd Dublin 14	Apr 2025	€427,000	47 m
63 Handel House, Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham Dublin 14	Aug 2025	€442,000	56 m
68 Handel House, Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham Dublin 16	Jan 2026	€490,000	56 m
4 Moore House, Loretto Abbey, Rathfarnham Dublin 14	Jun 2025	€480,000	57 m
53 Handel House, Loreto Abbey, Grange Rd Dublin 14	Jun 2025	€435,000	60 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 received7 July 2022
Further information requested31 May 2022
Further information received7 July 2022
Decision due3 August 2022
Decision issued28 July 2022

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