MARIAN ROAD, RATHFARNHAM, DUBLIN 14 & ORCHARDSTOWN VILLAS, RATHFARNHAM, DUBLIN 14
Upgrades and a single-storey extension to the Ballyroan Community & Youth Centre within the curtilage of a protected church.
PT8SD263 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 26 June 2025
- Reference
- PT8SD263
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Application Under Part 8
- Received
- 26 June 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works include interior upgrades, a new single-storey flat roof extension, and accessibility enhancements to the community centre. The site is located within the curtilage of the Church of the Holy Spirit, which is a protected structure, and includes the installation of solar panels.
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Official record
Development description
- Proposed development at the existing ballyroan community & youth centre, marian road, rathfarnham, dublin 14 in the curtilage of the church of the holy spirit [protected structure, rps 264] and minor alterations to existing storage unit at ballyroan public library, orchardstown villas, rathfarnham, dublin
- Works to comprise of: rearrangement /upgrade of the community centre interior. New single-storey flat roof extension. Accessibility enhancement works to the existing community centre entrance, and new accessible entrance to the rear of the centre (subject to landowner consent). Minor alterations to existing parish boiler house. New external screened community centre bin store. New solar panels to south facing pitched roof. Refurbishment /upgrade of the existing concrete pavers to the south and west of the community centre building (subject to landowner consent and final details to be agreed with the relevant sdcc internal departments). All associated ancillary site works as may be required in adjacent lands but not limited to foul and surface water drainage and utility supplies
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of Local Centres”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Orchardstown Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Mar 2026 | €780,000 | 153 m |
| 16 Silverwood Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Oct 2025 | €630,000 | 162 m |
| 60 Pinewood Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jun 2025 | €775,000 | 169 m |
| 54 Pinewood Park, Rathfarnham Dublin 14, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €951,000 | 177 m |
| 147 Ballyroan Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | May 2025 | €790,000 | 182 m |
| 79 Marian Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jul 2025 | €855,000 | 182 m |
| 3 Silverwood Rd, Ballyroan, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Jul 2025 | €715,000 | 186 m |
| 145 Ballyroan Rd, Templeogue, Dublin 16 | Mar 2025 | €675,000 | 189 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 June 2025
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