The Old School House, Johnstown Road, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 FN76
Demolition of outhouses and construction of a rear extension to a protected house in Rathcoole.
SD20B/0404 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 18 August 2021
- Reference
- SD20B/0404
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 18 August 2021
- Floor area
- 70 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves modifying a protected two-storey house, including reinstating fire-damaged linings and demolishing 22sq.m of outhouses. A new 70sq.m two-storey and single-storey rear extension will be built, alongside entrance pier modifications.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Modifications to rear of an existing two-storey, detached house (protected structure ref. 323) which adjoins the scout ireland hall also a protected structure ref. 324; re-instatement of fire-damaged internal linings as per conservation report; insert a rear window to ground floor of the existing house; demolish single storey extensions and separate outhouse (22sq. M); construct new slated two-storey & single storey flat roofed extension (70sq. M) to rear to contain a kitchen/dining, 2 bathrooms, stairs and 1 bedroom; modify existing entrance piers and re-construction of missing pier to 2m height with timber gate and ancillary site 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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 7, Seanchlos, Rathcode | Apr 2025 | €305,000 | 37 m |
| 11 Church Rd, Rathcoole, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €330,000 | 98 m |
| 6 St Patricks Crescent, Rathcoole, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €552,000 | 135 m |
| 6 Church Rd, Rathcoole, Dublin | Mar 2026 | €490,000 | 139 m |
| 122 Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €477,000 | 153 m |
| 146 Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Dublin | May 2026 | €430,000 | 160 m |
| 3 Hillview, Rathcoole, Dublin 24 | Mar 2025 | €480,000 | 174 m |
| 167 Forest Hills Est, Rathcoole, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €460,000 | 188 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 August 2021
- Further information requested22 December 2020
- Further information received18 August 2021
- Decision due14 September 2021
- Decision issued14 September 2021
- Grant issued26 October 2021
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