GrantedAlterationsDecided 16 January 2002

Marley Grange, Grange Road, Rathfarnham

Refurbishment of Marlay Grange House, demolition of outbuildings, and construction of three new houses for embassy officials.

S01A/0751 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 14 November 2001

Reference: S01A/0751
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 14 November 2001
Floor area: 601 m²

Summary

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The project involves extensive refurbishment and internal alterations to Marlay Grange House, including a new kitchen block, lift, and conservatory. It also includes the refurbishment of the gate lodge and stable block, demolition of modern sheds, and the construction of three new one- and two-storey houses within the demesne.

Alterationsrefurbishmentembassydemolitionheritage

Residential units: 3

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Development description

The works shall comprise the following: refurbishment of marlay grange house; alterations to the internal layout provision of new heating plumbing and electrical services; provision of new sanitary facilities; removal of part of secondary stairs; replacement of sash windows with similar sections; reinstatement of east elevation by inserting windows in original location reinstatement of appropriate internal joinery where missing. Demolition of interior of service buildings at the north end of the house & replacement with a new kitchen and service block including new lift for disabled access to all levels. New conservatory and glazed link connecting to west facade of house - refurbishment of gate lodge and stable block for ancillary uses - erection of three new houses within the demesne on one and two storey's for embassy officials with associated road lighting and sanitary services. Provisions of new connections to public mains outside the site for foul and surface water services - demolition of modern sheds, one on eastern boundary adjoining three rock rovers grounds and one opposite stable block - enlargement of bellmouth at recessed entrance with new gates and railings onto grange road. Refurbishment of hard and soft landscaping throughout the demesne. This is a protected structure.

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“To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities”

National zoning type: Open space, park

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
12 Edenvale, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16	Jan 2025	€537,000	175 m
41 Eden Court, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16	May 2025	€695,000	238 m
6 Grange Court, Marley Grange, Grange Rd Dublin 16	Apr 2025	€950,000	254 m
48 Grange Court, Marley Grange, Rathfarnham	Jul 2025	€680,000	293 m
4 Mount Eden, Grange Rd Rathfarnham, Dublin 16	Apr 2025	€615,000	296 m
10 Hermitage View, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16	Sept 2025	€917,500	308 m
209 Grange Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16	Apr 2025	€1,190,000	334 m
3 Hermitage View, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16	Dec 2025	€1,000,000	341 m

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Key dates

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Application received14 November 2001
Decision due16 January 2002
Decision issued16 January 2002
Grant issued1 March 2002

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