2, Hermitage Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Construction of a family flat extension and house extensions in Rathfarnham.
SD17B/0415 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 22 December 2017
- Reference
- SD17B/0415
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 22 December 2017
- Floor area
- 92.3 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project includes a 49.2sq.m single-storey family flat extension to the front, side, and rear of an existing two-storey house. It also features a 42.8sq.m extension to the main house, including a porch extension, a new rear kitchen/family area, and widening of the vehicular entrance.
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
A single storey family flat extension to front, side and rear with link to existing detached, 2 storey dwelling. Works proposed to the existing dwelling include minor internal modifications and single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling. The family flat consists of independent access with new entrance door to side of dwelling, a universal accessible bedroom and shower room with an open plan kitchen, living, dining area which links to proposed new single storey kitchen extension to existing dwelling. The total floor area of the proposed family flat is 49.2sq. M. The works proposed to the existing detached dwelling include: extension of existing front porch and living area and construction of new single storey kitchen and family area to the rear with provision of a shared utility room with new side access. The total floor area proposed to existing house is 42.8sq. M. The external works proposed include enlarging the existing vehicular entrance to driveway, breaking out part of side boundary wall to incorporate part railing and all associated site development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 The Priory, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Mar 2026 | €710,000 | 81 m |
| 12 Hermitage Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | Oct 2025 | €958,000 | 108 m |
| 21 The Priory, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Mar 2026 | €1,225,000 | 135 m |
| 6 Hermitage Court, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | Jan 2025 | €805,000 | 175 m |
| 22 Hermitage Court, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Apr 2025 | €805,000 | 194 m |
| 8 The Priory, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Mar 2025 | €1,110,000 | 216 m |
| 7 Hermitage Downs, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | Jul 2025 | €640,000 | 242 m |
| 87 Barton Dr, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jun 2025 | €400,000 | 248 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 received22 December 2017
- Decision due26 February 2018
- Decision issued23 February 2018
- Grant issued4 April 2018
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Continuation of one storey extension to front of building with new bay windows to either side of new front…
4, Hermitage Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD06B/0180South DublinLodged 23 Mar 2006Extension
- Refused40 m away
Alterations to grant of permission Reg. Ref. SD03A/0372 comprising a lobby, bedroom and wheelchair accessible…
1, Hermitage Close, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
SD04B/0308South DublinLodged 10 Jun 2004Retention
- Granted40 m away
(i) Double storey extension to the rear of the house comprising scullery and dining room at ground floor…
1, Hermitage Close, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
SD03A/0372South DublinLodged 28 Nov 2003New dwelling
- Granted50 m away
A double storey 2 bedroom granny flat to the side of the house
2, Hermitage Lawn, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
SD04B/0259South DublinLodged 19 May 2004Extension
- Granted50 m away
Single storey extension to rear and extension of living room incorporating front porch
57 Hermitage Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
S00B/0654South DublinLodged 31 Oct 2000Extension
- Granted70 m away
New porch and 2 no. bay windows to front
15 Hermitage Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
S01B/0350South DublinLodged 27 Jul 2001Alterations
- Part granted, part refused90 m away
For single storey domestic extension to rear, dormer window at attic level, also to rear, and entrance porch…
21 Hermitage Grove,Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
S00B/0600South DublinLodged 13 Nov 2000Extension
- Awaiting decision90 m away
Single storey domestic extension to rear and entrance porch to front
21 Hermitage Grove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
S00B/0443South DublinLodged 3 Jul 2000Extension
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