Kilakee Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
Erection of an 18-metre telecommunications tower and cabin in Rathfarnham.
SD13A/0102 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 28 May 2013
- Reference
- SD13A/0102
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 28 May 2013
- Floor area
- 7.6 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project consists of an 18-metre-high multi-user telecommunications tower with associated antennae and link dishes. It also includes a 7.6 sq.m. communications cabin, 2.4m high palisade security fencing, and associated landscaping.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Multi-user telecommunications tower measuring 18 metres in height, 3m wide at its base with associated antennae and link dishes and an associated communications cabin (measuring approx. 7.6sq. M. ) adjacent to the base of the tower and the erection of security fencing around the tower area using 2.4m palisade fencing, along with associated landscaping and site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the outstanding natural character of the Dublin Mountains Area”
National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodtown Lodge, Kilakee Road, Dublin 16 | Oct 2025 | €615,000 | 230 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 received28 May 2013
- Decision due22 July 2013
- Decision issued17 July 2013
- Grant issued26 August 2013
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Refused180 m away
3 bed bungalow complete with septic tank and joint usage of existing vehicular access
Kilakee Road, Woodtown, Co. Dublin.
S99A/0202South DublinLodged 18 Nov 1999New dwelling
- Granted190 m away
Extension and refurbishment of existing 3 bedroom bungalow to include provision of 1 additional bedroom,…
'The Brambles', Killakee Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
SD12B/0004South DublinLodged 11 Apr 2012Extension
- Refused240 m away
Split level, two storey / single storey dwelling, attached double garage, enviropak effluent treatment…
Woodtown, Kilakee, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD05A/0853South DublinLodged 30 Mar 2006New dwelling
- Granted260 m away
Side extension and retention for garage to the side for storage and garden room
Creevagh, Kilkee Road, Dublin 16
SD21B/0337South DublinLodged 14 Sept 2021Extension
- Granted260 m away
3-bed bungalow c/w Bio-cycle septic tank, joint usage of existing vehicular access and ancillary services
Kilakee Road, Woodtown, Co. Dublin.
S01A/0129South DublinLodged 1 Oct 2001New dwelling
- Refused300 m away
61 metre high guyed radio transmitter mast together with transmitter house and protection fencing
Orlagh, Old Court Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
SD03A/0203South DublinLodged 9 Apr 2003Infrastructure
- Granted320 m away
Modifications to planning SD08B/0148 to include: conversion of attic space to bedroom & ensuite; 6 additional…
Glendoo, Kilakee Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
SD09B/0222South DublinLodged 23 Sept 2009Alterations
- Granted320 m away
The refurbishment and renovation of the existing house including the demolition of the ancillary structures…
Glendoo, Kilkee Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
SD08B/0148South DublinLodged 7 Mar 2008Extension
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