Coolgrean, Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Changes to a previously approved replacement house design at Coolgrean, Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham.
SD18A/0212 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 11 June 2018
- Reference
- SD18A/0212
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 11 June 2018
- Floor area
- 400 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant seeks alterations to a previously approved scheme for a replacement five-bedroom house. Key changes include reducing the main roof height, removing attic accommodation, adding a front balcony, and modifying internal layouts and external finishes.
- 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
Alterations to previously granted reg. Ref: sd17a/0395 for the demolition of existing two storey detached dwelling and single storey attached garage. The construction of a replacement two storey detached dwelling with converted attic with 5 bedrooms with attached side garage. The main alterations proposed are: (1) reduction in height of main roof and removal of habitable accommodation at that level; (2) elevational alterations including new first floor balcony on front (south elevation); (3) design alterations to internal layout and fenestration; (4) design alterations to material finishes on external elevations and (5) landscaping, drainage and associated ancillary works as per previous application.
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 21 January 2019.
Notified floor area: 400 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Avenue, Boden Park, Rathfarnham | Sept 2025 | €621,000 | 104 m |
| 27 The Way, Scholarstown Wood, Rathfarnham | Dec 2025 | €750,000 | 155 m |
| 30 The Way, Scholarstown Woods, Scholarstown Wood | Apr 2025 | €782,000 | 168 m |
| 9 The Avenue, Scholarstown Wood, Rathfarnham | Aug 2025 | €705,000 | 197 m |
| 2 The Walk, Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham | Jul 2025 | €811,000 | 208 m |
| 13 The Avenue, Scholarstown Wood, Rathfarnham | Apr 2025 | €762,000 | 234 m |
| 11 The Crescent, Scholarstown Wood, Scholarstown Road | Dec 2025 | €800,000 | 265 m |
| 1 St. Winnow, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT | Jul 2026 | €625,550 | 293 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 received11 June 2018
- Decision due5 August 2018
- Decision issued3 August 2018
- Grant issued7 September 2018
In the area
Applications near this site
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- GrantedAt this site
Demolition of existing two storey detached dwelling and a single storey attached garage. The construction of…
Coolgrean, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16
SD17A/0395South DublinLodged 3 Nov 2017New dwelling
- Granted30 m away
Demolition/removal of existing two storey house, existing outbuildings, entrance and front boundary;…
Drumlarney, Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD14A/0039South DublinLodged 27 Feb 2014New dwelling
- Granted50 m away
Double storey side & rear extension with pitched roofs & roof lights; obscure glazed gable windows; new front…
15, The Avenue, Boden Park, Dublin 16
SD09B/0207South DublinLodged 29 May 2009Extension
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SD19B/0138South DublinLodged 4 Apr 2019Extension
- Refused50 m away
Demolition of existing two storey brick and render finish detached dwelling and a single storey detached…
'Ormond', 26, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16
SD16A/0423South DublinLodged 6 Dec 2016New dwelling
- Refused50 m away
Demolition of an existing two story brick and render finish detached dwelling and a single storey detached…
'Ormond', 26, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16
SD17A/0387South DublinLodged 25 Oct 2017New dwelling
- Granted50 m away
Construction of new front boundary wall with recessed entrance and new access gates
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SD19B/0402South DublinLodged 16 Oct 2019Alterations
- Granted50 m away
Construction of new recessed entrance and access gates
'Ormond', 26, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16
SD20B/0201South DublinLodged 23 Jun 2020Alterations
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