Convent Cottage, Firhouse Road, Dublin 24
Demolition, restoration, and extension of a ruined protected cottage to form a four-bedroom home.
SD17B/0273 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 4 August 2017
- Reference
- SD17B/0273
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 4 August 2017
- Floor area
- 567.2 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the demolition of later extensions, restoration of the ruined cottage, and construction of part single-storey and part two-storey extensions. The works will create a four-bedroom family dwelling and include a new shed and garage.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for the demolition, alteration and extension of existing ruined structures (a protected structure). The proposed works are as follows: (i) demolition of later extensions and rear return adjacent to the cottage; (ii) restoration of cottage; (iii) construction of part single-storey and part two-storey extensions to side and rear (existing area of 190.1 sq. M and proposed new area of 491.2 sq. M. , 40 sq. M. Single storey shed and 36 sq. M. Garage); (iv) minor alterations to existing front boundary including plinth and railings, existing entrance gates and vehicular and pedestrian entrances; (v) 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 August 2017
- Decision due28 September 2017
- Decision issued28 September 2017
- Grant issued6 November 2017
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