29, Hermitage Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Conversion of a garage to a study, hallway extension, and front facade changes in Rathfarnham.
SD15B/0196 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 9 June 2015
- Reference
- SD15B/0196
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 9 June 2015
- Floor area
- 4.5 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for the change of use of the front room from a garage to a study. The project also includes an extension of the existing hallway, changes to the front facade, a new window on the side elevation, and associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of the front room from a garage to a study, extension of existing hallway, changes to front facade, the provision of a window to the side elevation & all associated site 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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 The Priory, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Mar 2026 | €1,225,000 | 58 m |
| 12 Hermitage Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | Oct 2025 | €958,000 | 86 m |
| 61 The Priory, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Mar 2026 | €710,000 | 129 m |
| 8 The Priory, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Mar 2025 | €1,110,000 | 178 m |
| 3 Hermitage View, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Dec 2025 | €1,000,000 | 226 m |
| 7 Hermitage Downs, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | Jul 2025 | €640,000 | 231 m |
| 30 Eden Crescent, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | Feb 2026 | €800,000 | 240 m |
| 209 Grange Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | Apr 2025 | €1,190,000 | 243 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 received9 June 2015
- Decision due3 August 2015
- Decision issued30 July 2015
- Grant issued4 September 2015
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
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'The Gables', 230 Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
S00B/0234South DublinLodged 12 Apr 2000Extension
- Granted40 m away
Conversion of garage to study, construction of entrance porch and single storey extension to the rear
37, Hermitage Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD06B/0228South DublinLodged 6 Apr 2006Retention
- Granted50 m away
Ground floor extension to the front of existing dwelling, extending living room 2.8m forward & 0.6m proud of…
39, Hermitage Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD06B/0764South DublinLodged 12 Oct 2006Extension
- Granted60 m away
Retention of porch to front of dwelling
15, Hermitage Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD06B/0047South DublinLodged 1 Feb 2006Retention
- Granted70 m away
Permission for a new hipped roof over existing ground floor flat roof to front of dwelling
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SD04B/0092South DublinLodged 5 Mar 2004Extension
- Granted80 m away
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69, The Priory, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD21B/0547South DublinLodged 27 Oct 2021Extension
- Granted80 m away
Demolish existing single storey extension to rear and replace with single storey extension to side and rear…
69, The Priory, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD06B/0099South DublinLodged 23 Feb 2006Extension
- Granted80 m away
Construction of a single storey bay window extension to front of each house
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SD06B/0359South DublinLodged 17 May 2006Extension
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