Part granted, part refusedHousing estateDecided 21 February 2017

Whitechurch Lodge, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

Construction of five new homes and subdivision of a protected lodge into two houses.

SD16A/0445 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 20 December 2016

Reference: SD16A/0445
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 20 December 2016
Residential units: 7
Floor area: 1312 m²

Summary

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The project involves building a new two-storey house and four terraced houses near a protected structure. It also includes the subdivision and extensive refurbishment of Whitechurch Lodge to create two four-bedroom homes, involving partial demolition of modern extensions.

Housing estateprotected structurerefurbishmentinfill

Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

(1) construction of new 2 storey dwelling house (242sq. M) located to the west of the protected structure with 2 car parking spaces. (2) construction of 4 new 2 storey terraced houses (147sq. M each) to the north of the protected structure with 2 car parking spaces each. (3)subdivision of whitechurch lodge (protected structure) to provide two 4 bedroom dwelling houses (240sq. M and 244sq. M) with 3 and 2 car parking spaces respectively. Works to whitechurch lodge to include: demolition of single storey sheds/outhouses along the eastern boundary and 2 storey 1970's extension to the north and 2 storey return to the east; construction of new 2 storey extension (47.95sq. M) to the north and forming part house 2; general refurbishment and decorative works; insulation to attic spaces and replacement of all existing ceilings; installation of calsitherm wall lining system to all external walls; replacement of existing ground floor (concrete) with new insulated concrete slab, upgrade of existing suspended timber first floor as necessary; removal of some internal walls/partitions, sanitary, modern fixtures and fittings, modern fire surrounds and passenger lift and provision of new stud partitions to allow for new bathrooms and kitchens; repairs to internal joinery and staircases; removal of existing cementitious peddle-dash and render and replacement with lime plaster; replacement of all existing windows and new hardwood double -glazed sliding sash to match existing and new hardwood external doors; provision of new double doors (2 pairs) in lieu of existing windows to east elevation; repairs to existing roof and removal of part of the existing slate roof, raising the existing external wall and suspended timber first floor and relocation of bedroom window ope, all to the north east corner of the existing structure; installation of three conservation roof lights to inner slope of main roof and repairs to/replacement of existing rain water goods; installation of modern drainage, plumbing and heating systems, complete rewiring. (4) site development works to include realignment of site boundary at northeast corner of the site, access roads, landscaping, bin store adjacent to entrance, lighting and safety railing to existing bridge. Works to a protected structure, whitechurch lodge (rps no. 338), phase 1 for 7 detached houses, site entrance and associated site works was granted 11/04/6 - reg. Ref. Sd15a/0211.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RESRS

“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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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 17 September 2018. A completion certificate was lodged on 8 May 2023.

Notified floor area: 1 m²

6 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
3 Clonmullan Hall, Block J, Edenderry	Feb 2026	€150,000	120 m
7 Oldchurch, Grangebrook Avenue, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€731,278	136 m
41 Grangebrook Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16	Jul 2025	€622,000	146 m
6 Oldchurch, Grangebrook Avenue, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€867,841	153 m
No.2 Oldchurch, Grangebrook Avenue, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€947,100	153 m
5 Oldchurch, Grangebrook Avenue, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€814,978	153 m
8 Oldchurch, Grangebrook Avenue, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€726,872	153 m
1 Grangebrook Vale, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16	Mar 2025	€725,000	174 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

Timeline

Application received20 December 2016
Decision due22 February 2017
Decision issued21 February 2017
Appeal submitted20 March 2017
Appeal decided8 November 2017
Permission expiry21 September 2017

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