Convent Cottage, Firhouse Road, Dublin 24
Restoration and extension of a ruined cottage to create a four-bedroom family home, including a new shed and garage.
SD17B/0240 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 4 July 2017
- Reference
- SD17B/0240
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 4 July 2017
- Floor area
- 567.2 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes the demolition of later extensions and the restoration of Convent Cottage. It includes the construction of part single-storey and part two-storey extensions to the side and rear, alongside a new 40 sq.m shed and a 36 sq.m garage. Minor alterations will also be made to the front boundary and vehicular entrance.
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Official record
Development description
Demolition, alterations and extension of existing ruined structures as follows: (1) demolition of later extensions and rear return adjacent to the cottage. (2) restoration of cottage. (3) construction of part single-storey and part two-storey extensions to side and rear (existing area of 190.1sq. M & proposed new area of 491.2sq. M, 40sq. M single storey shed and 36sq. M garage), (4) minor alterations to existing front boundary including plinth and railings, existing entrance gates and vehicular and pedestrian entrances, (5) provision of all associated site development works and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development provides for internal alterations and ancillary accommodation, all to form a 4 bedroom family dwelling.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Dodder Valley”
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Monalea Wood, Firhouse Rd, Dublin 24 | Aug 2025 | €721,000 | 114 m |
| 59 Woodlawn Park Dr, Firhouse, Dublin 24not full market price | Feb 2026 | €200,000 | 173 m |
| 43 Monalea Wood, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Jan 2025 | €600,000 | 202 m |
| 62a Monalea Wood, Firhouse Rd, Firhouse Dublin 24 | Nov 2025 | €710,000 | 221 m |
| 22 Woodlawn Park Dr, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Feb 2025 | €550,000 | 227 m |
| Larkrise, Firhouse Rd, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €850,000 | 248 m |
| 84 Monalea Grove, Firhouse, Dublin City | Sept 2025 | €500,000 | 322 m |
| 40 Monalea Park, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Apr 2025 | €593,000 | 322 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 received4 July 2017
- Decision due28 August 2017
- Decision issued28 July 2017
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