9, Knocklyon Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Driveway widening, front canopy, shed conversion, and attic conversion with a rear dormer window.
SD20B/0033 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 3 February 2020
- Reference
- SD20B/0033
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 3 February 2020
- Floor area
- 28.7 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves widening the driveway to 3.5m, adding a new front canopy, and converting a side shed. It also includes an attic conversion with a rear dormer window and two front rooflights.
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Official record
Development description
Widening of existing driveway opening to 3.5m; new canopy at front entrance to replace existing; convert existing single storey shed to side to include new window and door as per existing and raise parapet level of roof by 800mm; new converted attic with dormer window to rear elevation and 2 new 'velux' to front elevation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Knocklyon Dr, Templeogue, Dublin 16 | Sept 2025 | €755,000 | 68 m |
| 95 Ballyroan Rd, Templeogue, Dublin 16 | Sept 2025 | €675,000 | 112 m |
| 90 Ballyroan Rd, Templeogue, Dublin 16 | May 2025 | €337,500 | 118 m |
| 11 Ballyroan Park, Templeogue, Dublin 16 | Sept 2025 | €710,000 | 143 m |
| 30 Ballyroan Park, Templeogue, Dublin 16 | Dec 2025 | €675,000 | 143 m |
| 54 Ballyroan Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | Feb 2026 | €894,000 | 161 m |
| Castlegrace Ballyroan Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | Jan 2025 | €975,000 | 205 m |
| 57 Elkwood, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | May 2026 | €740,000 | 218 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 received3 February 2020
- Decision due21 April 2020
- Decision issued9 April 2020
- Grant issued30 June 2020
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
Conversion of attic to bedroom with dormer window at rear
7 Knocklyon Drive, Templeogue, Dublin 16.
S00B/0308South DublinLodged 15 May 2000Extension
- Granted40 m away
Retention & completion of single storey structure incorporating garden shed and storeroom / home gym…
1, Knocklyon Drive, Templeogue, Dublin 16
SD21B/0394South DublinLodged 12 Jul 2021Retention
- Granted40 m away
Extensions to existing dwelling comprising of single storey flat roof extension to rear; part single, part…
1, Knocklyon Drive, Templeogue, Dublin 16
SD20B/0403South DublinLodged 2 Feb 2021Extension
- Refused50 m away
Revised access entrance and associated works
72A, Ballyroan Road, Templeogue, Dublin 16.
SD07B/0936South DublinLodged 19 Nov 2007Infrastructure
- Granted50 m away
Demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey dwelling with new entrance onto Knocklyon Drive
72, Ballyroan Road, Templeogue, Dublin 16
SD03A/0261South DublinLodged 5 Nov 2003New dwelling
- Granted50 m away
Demolition of existing garage and construction of detached 2-storey 2 bed house with new entrance to…
72, Ballyroan Road, Templeogue, Dublin 16
SD04A/0589South DublinLodged 2 Mar 2005New dwelling
- Granted60 m away
Conversion of existing garage to family room, construction of new first floor extension over existing garage…
21, Knocklyon Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD06B/0035South DublinLodged 25 Jan 2006Extension
- Invalid60 m away
Conversion of existing garage to family room, construction of new first floor extension over existing garage…
21, Knocklyon Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD06B/0016South DublinLodged 13 Jan 2006Extension
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