56, Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Conversion of a garage into a granny flat with a first-floor extension above, plus a rear extension and attic conversion.
SD02B/0463 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 10 October 2002
- Reference
- SD02B/0463
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 10 October 2002
- Floor area
- 60 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes converting an existing garage into a ground-floor granny flat, with a new bedroom and bathroom extension built above it. It also includes a rear breakfast room extension, kitchen alterations, and an attic conversion for storage.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Conversion of existing garage to provide granny flat at ground floor level, together with a new bedroom and bathroom extension over same at first floor, new breakfast room extension at rear including alterations to existing kitchen, conversion of existing roof attic to storage area and including associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Butterfield Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jul 2025 | €316,600 | 44 m |
| 49 Butterfield Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jan 2025 | €1,100,000 | 67 m |
| 9 Orchardstown Park, Templeogue, Dublin 14 | Feb 2025 | €565,000 | 190 m |
| 76 Marian Crescent, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Feb 2025 | €737,000 | 203 m |
| 3 Orchardstown Dr, Templeogue, Dublin 14 | Jan 2025 | €635,000 | 218 m |
| 25 Kilvere, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jun 2026 | €946,000 | 219 m |
| 15 Anne Devlin Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jun 2025 | €960,000 | 222 m |
| 30 Anne Devlin Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Apr 2025 | €750,000 | 236 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 October 2002
- Decision issued3 December 2002
- Grant issued23 January 2003
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