Rathfarnham Castle, Grange Road, Dublin 14
Internal basement works and alterations at Rathfarnham Castle.
SD17A/0093 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 23 March 2017
- Reference
- SD17A/0093
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 23 March 2017
- Floor area
- 188.9 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for conservation and alteration works in the basement of Rathfarnham Castle, a protected structure. Works include creating a new door opening, replacing a concrete ramp with steps, window glazing replacements, and lime plaster repairs.
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Official record
Development description
Works in the basement of the protected structure (south dublin county council register of protected structures ref. 221) comprising: creation of a new door ope in an existing wall; removal of an existing 20th century concrete ramp and replacement with steps; removal of existing 20th century obscure glass and replacement with appropriate clear glass to 3 windows; provision of new lime plaster finish to existing 20th century exposed blockwork walls; provision of 2 new fire doors and revisions to existing to existing modern fire door; repair and making good of existing finishes including lime plaster to walls and ceiling vaults, and limestone floor; all associated servicing, including heating, lighting and fire and smoke detection systems.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Blackburne Sq, Rathfarnham Gate, Rathfarnham Dublin 14not full market price | Feb 2026 | €276,500 | 94 m |
| Apt 31, Village Court, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Feb 2025 | €395,000 | 118 m |
| 7 Blackburne Sq, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jan 2025 | €340,000 | 119 m |
| 36 Village Court, Butterfield Ave, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Jul 2025 | €392,000 | 126 m |
| 51 Village Court, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14price excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €476,000 | 128 m |
| 45 The Parklands, Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham | Mar 2026 | €500,000 | 132 m |
| 25 Loftus Sq, The Gate, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Nov 2025 | €596,000 | 139 m |
| 16 St Marys Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Mar 2026 | €668,000 | 145 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 received23 March 2017
- Decision due17 May 2017
- Decision issued16 May 2017
- Grant issued26 June 2017
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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ED16/0039South DublinLodged 15 Jul 2016Alterations
- Granted120 m away
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SD078/0001South DublinLodged 15 Jan 2007Other
- Granted120 m away
Replacement of the existing timber framed shed to the rear with a concrete block shed
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SD13B/0234/EPSouth DublinLodged 23 Oct 2018Extension
- Granted120 m away
Replacement of the existing timber framed shed to the rear with a concrete block shed
5, St. Marys Terrace, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
SD13B/0234South DublinLodged 20 Sept 2013Extension
- Not exempt — permission needed120 m away
1) The placing of timber boards over the signage around the door and window frames and, (2) The removal of…
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ED09/0027South DublinLodged 26 Aug 2009Alterations
- Granted120 m away
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S99A/0435South DublinLodged 30 Jun 1999Retention
- Granted120 m away
Extension of first floor office area at south block
Rathfarnham Gate, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
S99A/0494South DublinLodged 27 Sept 1999Commercial
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