Capri, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Demolition of a bungalow and bridge to build four semi-detached houses and a new bridge.
SD09A/0055 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 18 November 2009
- Reference
- SD09A/0055
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 18 November 2009
- Residential units
- 4
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves demolishing an existing bungalow and bridge. In its place, four two-storey semi-detached houses will be constructed, along with eight parking spaces, a new bridge, landscaping, and drainage works.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Demolish existing bungalow and bridge and construct 4 no. 2 storey semi-detached houses with 8 parking spaces with new bridge to whitechurch road & associated landscaping & drainage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 1 Whitechurch Pines, Whitechurch Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Oct 2025 | €403,000 | 60 m |
| 5 Whitechurch Pines, Whitechurch Rd, Dublin 14 | Feb 2026 | €385,000 | 69 m |
| 51 Grange Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jun 2026 | €1,400,000 | 72 m |
| 12 Whitechurch Pines, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham | Oct 2025 | €380,000 | 80 m |
| 39 Grange Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Feb 2025 | €617,000 | 108 m |
| 9 Tara Hill Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Apr 2026 | €447,000 | 134 m |
| 10 White Church Abbey, Grange Park, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Jan 2026 | €580,000 | 144 m |
| 22 Grange Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jul 2025 | €738,000 | 162 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 received18 November 2009
- Further information requested1 April 2009
- Further information received1 September 2009
- Decision due15 December 2009
- Decision issued15 December 2009
- Appeal submitted15 January 2010
- Appeal decided20 May 2010
- Permission expiry21 May 2010
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- RefusedAt this site
Change of house type of the approved dwellings to 4 semi-detached, 3 bed dwellings and associated car parking…
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SD18A/0433South DublinLodged 10 Dec 2018Housing estate
- GrantedAt this site
Modifications to SD09A/0055 and An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL06S.235823 for construction of 4 no. 2 storey…
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SD11B/0236South DublinLodged 17 Feb 2012Housing estate
- RefusedAt this site
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SD13B/0219South DublinLodged 22 Aug 2013Alterations
- RefusedAt this site
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SD12B/0140South DublinLodged 30 May 2012Alterations
- RefusedAt this site
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SD21A/0077South DublinLodged 30 Mar 2021Alterations
- RefusedAt this site
Refurbishment of existing bungalow and construction of 1 residential caravan park bay and associated works.…
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SD10A/0123South DublinLodged 11 May 2010New dwelling
- GrantedAt this site
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SD05A/0955South DublinLodged 6 Jun 2006Housing estate
- RefusedAt this site
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