GrantedAlterationsDecided 15 November 2012

Marlay Grange, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

Restoration of a protected structure, a new 'Orangerie', and two new houses in Rathfarnham.

SD12A/0189 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 25 September 2012

Reference: SD12A/0189
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 25 September 2012
Residential units: 2
Floor area: 758 m²

Summary

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This application involves the full restoration and alteration of Marlay Grange, a Protected Structure, including the construction of a new 'Orangerie'. It also proposes building two new two-storey houses within the grounds, sharing the existing gateway.

Alterationsprotected structurerestorationheritage

Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

(a) full restoration, including internal and external alterations to protected structure to include: demolition of existing stores to internal yard and construction of new 'orangerie'; alterations to external opes including alteration of 2 no. External window opes at ground level on east facade to provide 3 no. Window opes in line with the original bays and the raising of five existing window opes on the east facade to form new door opes providing access to the area; internal alterations at basement, ground floor and first floor; construction of new roof lights to produce natural light to first floor corridor area; (b) the construction of 2 no. 2 storey dwellings including all associated site works within the grounds of marlay grange house. It is proposed that the existing gateway be shared for all dwellings; (c) the up-grading of existing waste and storm water services on site.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

OSOS

“To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities”

National zoning type: Open space, park

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
12 Edenvale, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16	Jan 2025	€537,000	150 m
41 Eden Court, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16	May 2025	€695,000	214 m
6 Grange Court, Marley Grange, Grange Rd Dublin 16	Apr 2025	€950,000	230 m
48 Grange Court, Marley Grange, Rathfarnham	Jul 2025	€680,000	270 m
4 Mount Eden, Grange Rd Rathfarnham, Dublin 16	Apr 2025	€615,000	277 m
10 Hermitage View, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16	Sept 2025	€917,500	292 m
209 Grange Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16	Apr 2025	€1,190,000	323 m
3 Hermitage View, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16	Dec 2025	€1,000,000	323 m

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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

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Application received25 September 2012
Decision due25 September 2012
Decision issued15 November 2012
Grant issued18 December 2012

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