Rathfarnham Castle Park, Dublin 16
Proposed construction of a new children's playground at Rathfarnham Castle Park.
SD078/0001 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 15 January 2007
- Reference
- SD078/0001
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Application Under Part 8
- Received
- 15 January 2007
Summary
AI-generatedA Part 8 application by the local authority to construct a new children's playground at Rathfarnham Castle Park in Dublin 16. Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be put on public display.
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
- Planning and development regulations 2001 (part 8): proposed new children's playground at rathfarnham castle park, rathfarnham. Pursuant to the above, notice is hereby given that it is proposed to construct a new children's playground at rathfarnham castle park, rathfarnham. Plans and particulars of this proposed development will be on display from the 11th january 2007 until the 8th february 2007 at the following locations: county hall, 9.00 a. M
- 5.00 p. M. (monday - thurs) tallaght, 9.00 a. M
- 4.30 p. M. (friday only) dublin 24; ballyroan library, 9.45 a. M
- 8.00 p. M. (monday - thurs) ; orchardstown avenue, 9.45 a. M
- 4.30 p. M. (friday - saturday) rathfarnham, dublin
- Rathfarnham castle tea room, rathfarnham, 10.00 a. M
- 4.00 p. M. (monday - friday) dublin 16 10.00 a. M
- 5.00 p. M. (saturday & sunday). Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated may be made in writing to the: senior executive officer, community services department, south dublin county council, county hall, tallaght, dublin
- The latest date for the receipt of submissions or observations with regard to this matter is 4.00pm on thursday, 22nd february 2007. All advertised information, maps and drawings in relation to south dublin county council is available on our website 24 hours a day seven day a week. Visit www. Southdublin. Ie for all your information needs
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 The Parklands, Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham | Mar 2026 | €500,000 | 71 m |
| 5 The Lakelands, Castleside Dr, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Feb 2025 | €855,000 | 74 m |
| 1 The Lakelands, Castleside Dr, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Apr 2025 | €480,000 | 75 m |
| 8a The Woodlands, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin 14 | Dec 2025 | €450,000 | 84 m |
| 6 Poplar Lodge, Castleside Drive, Rathfarnhamnot full market price | Jul 2025 | €125,000 | 101 m |
| 5 Hazel Lodge, Woodlands, Rathfarnham | May 2025 | €360,000 | 105 m |
| 26 Parklands, Castleside, Rathfarnham | Dec 2025 | €373,000 | 121 m |
| Apt 21, The Parklands, Castleside Dr | Aug 2025 | €351,000 | 138 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 received15 January 2007
- Decision due11 March 2007
- Decision issued10 September 2007
In the area
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- Granted50 m away
To construct a 3.5 metre boundary wall between 10a The Woodlands and Rathfarnham Castle Park to replace…
10a, The Woodlands, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD04B/0405South DublinLodged 30 Sept 2004Alterations
- Granted50 m away
Dormer bungalow and associated siteworks at adjoining site
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SD02A/0723South DublinLodged 6 Dec 2002New dwelling
- Granted70 m away
Construction of 4 apartments in a two-storey block with associated carparking and landscaping works and…
10 Woodlands, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
S01A/0638South DublinLodged 8 Jan 2002Apartments
- Granted70 m away
Demolition of an existing sub-standard extension to the side and construction of a new extension on the same…
4, The Lakelands, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
SD18B/0045South DublinLodged 9 Feb 2018Extension
- Granted100 m away
Alterations to an existing extension and erection of solar panels at the rear
50, Rathfarnham Wood, Dublin 14
SD09B/0152South DublinLodged 27 Apr 2009Extension
- Granted100 m away
Single storey domestic extension to side and rear
50 Rathfarnham Wood, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
S00B/0335South DublinLodged 23 May 2000Extension
- Exempt — no permission needed100 m away
Addition of an obscured glass window (600mm wide x 900mm high) to the first floor rear of the house as a…
49, Rathfarnham Wood, Dublin 14
ED15/0025South DublinLodged 29 Jul 2015Alterations
- Granted110 m away
New raised duopitch roof, with gable end towards No. 4 The Woodlands and Barn Hip End towards No. 5A The…
No. 5 The Woodlands, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
S00B/0166South DublinLodged 14 Mar 2000Extension
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