Bella Vista, Spawell, Dublin 6W
Demolition of a lean-to, conversion of storage to office space, and construction of a single-storey extension.
SD03A/0445 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 30 June 2003
- Reference
- SD03A/0445
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 30 June 2003
- Floor area
- 324 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application at Bella Vista, Spawell, proposes the demolition of an existing lean-to area on the eastern elevation. It also includes converting a first-floor storage area into office space, recladding part of the northern elevation, and constructing a single-storey extension.
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
Alterations and additions to include demolition of existing lean-to area on eastern elevation, conversion of existing first floor storage area to office use (c. 70sq. M. ) to include provision of 3 no. Windows on western elevation, recladding of part northern elevation and the construction of single storey extension to east and part south elevation (c254sq. M. ).
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Dodder Valley”
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Spawell Cottages, Tallaght Rd, Templeogue Dublin 6w | Apr 2026 | €520,000 | 102 m |
| 15a Mount Carmel Park, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Mar 2026 | €525,000 | 404 m |
| 12 Delaford Park, Dublin 16, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €720,000 | 414 m |
| 12 Mount Carmel Park, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Jan 2025 | €462,000 | 424 m |
| Apartment 4 Glenview House, Glenview Lawns, Dublin 24 | Jan 2025 | €253,000 | 439 m |
| 21 Mount Carmel Park, Firhouse Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Sept 2025 | €450,000 | 448 m |
| 10 Tymon Farm, Block A, Tallaght Dublin 24 | Nov 2025 | €336,000 | 487 m |
| 4 Tymon Farm, Tymon Lane, Tallaght Dublin 24 | Aug 2025 | €305,000 | 487 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 received30 June 2003
- Decision due24 August 2003
- Decision issued21 August 2003
In the area
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- RefusedAt this site
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S01A/0490South DublinLodged 26 Jul 2001Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
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S01A/0369South DublinLodged 30 Oct 2001Retention
- GrantedAt this site
1.8 metre high boundary railings with 2 no. vehicular entrance gates to front
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SD05A/0820South DublinLodged 4 Oct 2005Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
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- Refused60 m away
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S99A/0497South DublinLodged 31 Aug 1999Infrastructure
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S00A/0289South DublinLodged 2 May 2000Infrastructure
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