GrantedAlterationsDecided 7 March 2012

11, The Rookery, Dublin 16

Roof alterations, removal of dormer windows, and a rear wall height increase at a house in Dublin 16.

SD12B/0006 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 13 January 2012

Reference: SD12B/0006
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 13 January 2012
Floor area: 12.5 m²

Summary

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The project involves removing existing rear dormer windows and roof, and increasing the height of the rear wall to accommodate extended first-floor bedrooms under a new pitched roof. It also includes removing a chimney, ground floor rear alterations, and installing four Velux rooflights.

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Official record

Development description

Removal of existing dormer windows & roof to rear of dwelling & increase in height of existing rear wall with new first floor windows and new pitched roof to rear to accommodate new extended first floor bedrooms; removal of chimney; alterations to existing ground floor rear elevation; increase in width of existing first floor rear bathroom window and 4 no. New velux rooflights to existing roof ( 2 no. To front and 2 on sides).

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RESRS

“To protect and/or improve residential amenity”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
120 Dargle Wood, Knocklyon, Dublin 16	Jan 2026	€575,000	74 m
23 Garthy Wood, Knocklyon Rd, Knocklyon Dublin 16	Nov 2025	€380,000	108 m
13 Garthy Wood, Knocklyon, Dublin 16	Jun 2026	€200,000	108 m
19 Garthy Wood, Knocklyon, Dublin 16	Dec 2025	€388,000	108 m
5 Garthy Wood, Knocklyon Rd, Templeogue Dublin 16	Jul 2025	€382,000	127 m
Apt 9 Garthy Wood, Knocklyon Road, Dublin 16	Mar 2026	€403,000	127 m
10 Beverly Drive, Knocklyon, Dublin 16	Dec 2025	€800,000	156 m
1 Orlagh Pines, Knocklyon, Dublin 16	Nov 2025	€711,000	206 m

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Key dates

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Application received13 January 2012
Decision due8 March 2012
Decision issued7 March 2012
Grant issued17 April 2012

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