Fonthill House, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Demolition of a house and construction of four new detached houses in Rathfarnham.
SD07A/0471 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 21 June 2007
- Reference
- SD07A/0471
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 June 2007
- Residential units
- 4
- Floor area
- 1012.56 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing two-storey and attic-level six-bedroom detached house. In its place, four new two-storey and attic-level four-bedroom detached houses will be constructed, along with a single replacement vehicular entrance.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of existing 2 storey and attic level 6 bed detached house and the construction of 4 no. 2 storey and attic level 4 bed detached houses, the closure of 2 no. Existing vehicular entrances and the construction of a single replacement vehicular/pedestrian entrance from ballyboden road with on and off site development 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cluain Na Coille, 286 Willowbank Dr, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Oct 2025 | €955,000 | 180 m |
| 33 Willowbank Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Nov 2025 | €890,000 | 180 m |
| 4 Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham | Jul 2025 | €760,000 | 200 m |
| 28 Willbrook, Whitechurch Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Feb 2025 | €181,250 | 220 m |
| 3 Orchardton Old, Off Willowbank Dr, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Aug 2025 | €875,000 | 224 m |
| 27 Ballyboden Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Aug 2025 | €1,136,000 | 252 m |
| 22 Willowbank Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Feb 2025 | €872,000 | 254 m |
| 42 Glendoher Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | May 2025 | €710,000 | 264 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 received21 June 2007
- Decision due15 August 2007
- Decision issued30 July 2007
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Demolition of existing 2 storey and attic level 6 bed detached house and the construction of 4 no. 2 storey…
Fonthill House, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD07A/0673South DublinLodged 19 Dec 2007Housing estate
- Granted30 m away
Construct 2 no. Mews type houses and the works will include the demolition of existing outbuildings, the…
20 Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Dublin 16.
S00A/0566South DublinLodged 31 Jan 2001New dwelling
- Granted30 m away
Amend the occupancy numbers of the previously granted planning application Reg. Ref. SD17A/0361 which stated…
20, Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Dublin 14
SD19A/0357South DublinLodged 31 Jan 2020Alterations
- Granted30 m away
Stand-alone, portable drop in structure which can house new kitchen with adequate space for 3 staff members…
Parkside Childcare, Rear of 20 Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD22A/0388South DublinLodged 11 Oct 2022Commercial
- Granted30 m away
Block — consists of previously approved planning permission for crèche under Reg. Ref. S94A/0513 granted in…
Rear of 20, Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dubin 14.
SD17A/0361South DublinLodged 15 Dec 2017Retention
- Granted30 m away
Retention of the structure and crèche use of Block 3 of existing single storey building, area circa 27sq.m
20 Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD18A/0354South DublinLodged 3 Oct 2018Retention
- Refused50 m away
Construct 2 no. mews type houses. The works will include the demolition of existing out buildings, the sub…
20 Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Dublin 16.
S00A/0068South DublinLodged 18 Apr 2000New dwelling
- Granted50 m away
Demolition of existing garage and construction of new 2 storey detached dwelling
16 Fonthill Abbey, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD02A/0452South DublinLodged 2 Aug 2002New dwelling
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