Whitechurch Church of Ireland, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Conversion and extension of a former stable building into a parish and community facility at a protected church site.
SD11A/0309 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 29 June 2012
- Reference
- SD11A/0309
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 29 June 2012
- Floor area
- 50.3 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes a change of use to conserve and extend a former single-storey stable building for use as a parish and community facility. The works are located within the grounds of Whitechurch Church of Ireland, which is a protected structure, and include a new wastewater treatment unit.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of a former single storey stable building and to conserve and extend it, for use as a parish/community facility, all within the grounds of whitechurch, church of ireland (protected structure, rps no. 354). The works will also include the provision of a treatment unit and percolation area and all associated site works.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood Lodge, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnamprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €1,691,630 | 83 m |
| Muddies, Upper Whitechurch Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Jan 2025 | €1,600,000 | 257 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received29 June 2012
- Further information requested21 February 2012
- Further information received29 June 2012
- Decision due26 July 2012
- Decision issued25 July 2012
- Grant issued4 September 2012
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