Silveracre Bungalow, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
Demolition of several structures to build 22 three-to-four-storey, four-bedroom homes.
SD22A/0039 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 25 August 2022
- Reference
- SD22A/0039
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 25 August 2022
- Residential units
- 22
- Floor area
- 4120 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for the demolition of a bungalow, a cottage, and five derelict structures. In their place, 22 four-bedroom homes of three to four storeys will be constructed, complete with 44 car parking spaces, a bicycle storage shed, and associated site works.
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) the demolition of two existing habitable structures on site including a bungalow (silveracre), an existing cottage (no. 6 whitechurch road) and a row of 5 derelict structures/cottages located along the western boundary of the site (extent of proposed demolition is 433sq. M) (b) the construction of 22 4 bed, 3-4 storey units ranging in size from 197sq. M to 214sq. M, all with associated private balcony/terrace areas. Vehicular and pedestrian access is proposed via new entrance on whitechurch road. The proposed development shall provide for 44 car parking spaces, a new single storey bicycle storage shed (approx 34sq. M) and provision of bin storage to be provided at the front curtilage of the dwelling for all terraced units, all boundary treatment, all site services and all associated 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.
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Silverbrook, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14price excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €1,123,348 | 5 m |
| 21 Silverbrook, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €1,013,216 | 5 m |
| 18 Silverbrook, White Church Rd, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €1,145,374 | 5 m |
| 8 Silverbrook, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €1,233,480 | 5 m |
| 16 Silverbrook, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14price excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €1,211,454 | 5 m |
| 20 Silverbrook, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €1,189,427 | 5 m |
| 17 Silverbrook, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €1,374,449 | 5 m |
| Number 5 Silverbrook, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €1,162,996 | 5 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 received25 August 2022
- Further information requested6 April 2022
- Further information received25 August 2022
- Decision due21 September 2022
- Decision issued21 September 2022
- Appeal submitted18 October 2022
- Appeal decided28 November 2023
- Permission expiry23 May 2023
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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SD18A/0408South DublinLodged 22 Jan 2019Change of use
- Granted60 m away
Two-storey detached house at rear with access onto Tara Hill
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S01A/0151South DublinLodged 31 Aug 2001New dwelling
- Granted60 m away
Detached 2 storey dwelling at rear with access onto Tara Hill
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S00A/0724South DublinLodged 19 Oct 2000New dwelling
- Part granted, part refused60 m away
Retention of single storey extension to the rear of the existing two storey dwelling and permission for the…
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SD13A/0026South DublinLodged 22 Feb 2013New dwelling
- Exempt — no permission needed70 m away
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ED10/0040South DublinLodged 15 Nov 2010Change of use
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