GrantedAlterationsDecided 14 June 2021

Rathcoole Courthouse, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

Alterations and a new rear extension to the historic Rathcoole Courthouse.

SD218/0002 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 9 April 2021

Reference: SD218/0002
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: In progress
Type: Application Under Part 8
Received: 9 April 2021

Summary

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The proposed works to this Protected Structure include the demolition of outbuildings and part of the back wall to connect a new extension. The extension will house a café, kitchenette, and toilets, alongside accessibility upgrades and roof repairs to the existing building.

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Development description

Extension and alterations to the former court of petty sessions. Works to the existing building and its site which is a protected structure include
Demolition of the existing outbuildings and gates which are in the yard behind the former courthouse building
Demolition of part of the back wall of the former courthouse building where the proposed new extension will connect to the existing building
Works to allow access for all members of the community within the existing building include construction of a new toilet in the large room, a new access ramp up to the stage in the large room and fitting of an electronic motor to automate of the entrance door to the smaller room
Repair and partial replacement of the suspended timber floor
Replacement of the existing roof tiles with new roof tiles
Repair of the structural roof timbers and cornice above the larger room after water ingress, damage to internal finishes and decay of structural roof timbers
Mechanical and electrical works as required. The construction of a new extension behind the former courthouse building will include
A café/servery and kitchenette
Toilets and public conveniences
A meeting room the proposed works also include alterations to the boundary condition between the lane and the courtyard behind the existing building, new hard landscaping works and all necessary associated ancillary works on the site and adjacent areas. The proposal has undergone appropriate assessment screening under the habitats directive (92/43/eec) and screening for environmental impact assessment. The planning authority has made a preliminary examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an environmental impact assessment (eia) is not required. Any person may, within 4-weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to an bord pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or for purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of four weeks from monday 12th april 2021 to tuesday 11th may during the public opening hours at the offices of south dublin county council, county hall, tallaght, dublin 24 and at clondalkin civic offices, dublin 22, and on the council’s public consultation portal website http://consult. Sdublincoco. Ie submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated may be made in writing up to 4.30 pm on tuesday 25th may 2021 and may be submitted either via: online submissions: http://consult. Sdublincoco. Ie or post to: senior executive officer, housing, social & community development department, south dublin county council, county hall, tallaght, dublin 24 ynn5. Note: please make submission by one medium only. All submissions should include name and a contact address. It should be noted that the freedom of information act, 1997-2006 (as amended) applies to all records held by south dublin county council. South dublin county council's personal data privacy statements can be viewed at www. Sdcc. Ie and all personal data will be retained in line with statutory requirements. Submissions cannot be accepted in any other format or to any other postal address. Submissions and observations should state the name, address, and, where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc. Which you represent

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

VCUC

“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of Village Centres”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 2 June 2022. A completion certificate was lodged on 24 July 2023.

Notified floor area: 155.8 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
16 Eaton Close, Rathcoole, Dublin	Sept 2025	€340,000	52 m
21 The Courthouse, Main St, Rathcoole	Jul 2026	€300,000	60 m
3 The Courthouse, Main St, Rathcoole	May 2025	€270,000	73 m
8 The Courthouse Apts, Rathcoole, Dublin	Jul 2025	€305,000	73 m
6 The Courthouse, Main St, Rathcoolenot full market price	Mar 2025	€250,000	73 m
9 The Courthouse, Main St, Rathcoole	Feb 2025	€215,000	73 m
27 Eaton Terrace, Eaton Dr, Rathcoole	Jun 2025	€331,000	100 m
57 The Courthouse, Main St, Rathcoolenot full market price	Jul 2025	€255,000	101 m

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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 received9 April 2021
Decision issued14 June 2021

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