RefusedAlterationsDecided 5 December 2025

1, Kilcarbery Grange Avenue, Kilcarbery Grange, Dublin 22, D22Y7W2

Creation of a new vehicular entrance and conversion of a side garden into a driveway.

SD25B/0602W · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 16 October 2025

Reference: SD25B/0602W
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 16 October 2025

Summary

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The application seeks permission to construct a new vehicular entrance with a dropped kerb at Kilcarbery Grange Avenue. It also proposes changing the use of a portion of the side garden into a hardstanding residential driveway to provide off-street parking.

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Official record

Development description

The construction of a new vehicular entrance and the change of use of a portion of the side garden to a residential driveway, including all associated side works. Description of proposed development:- this application seeks permission for the formation of a new vehicular access point and the change of use of a portion of the side garden to a hardstanding driveway. The primary purpose of the development is to provide safe, convenient off-street parking for the residential property, thereby reducing on-street vehicle presence and improving overall site safety. The proposed works comprise
New vehicular entrance & dropped kerb: the formation of a new vehicular crossover from the public roadway. This will involve the modification of the existing public footpath kerb to create a standard-width dropped kerb access point ("dishing"). The width will be precisely 2.9 m (or advised by council) to comfortably accommodate domestic vehicles while minimizing the impact on the footpath
Change of use: the formal change of use of a defined portion of the existing side garden from domestic amenity space to a hardstanding residential driveway
Driveway construction & sustainable drainage (suds): the construction of the driveway within the property boundary will be executed as follows: excavation and removal of topsoil and vegetation from the delineated area. Installation of a compacted, mechanically stabilized sub-base layer to ensure a stable and durable foundation that prevents settlement. Laying of a permeable surface using concrete block paving with a copper/charcoal finish. Crucially, the blocks will be laid on a permeable bedding layer (e. G. , sharp sand) with jointing gaps to allow surface water to infiltrate the ground below. This design ensures compliance with sustainable drainage (suds) principles by managing rainfall runoff at source and preventing increased pressure on public surface water sewers
Dimensions
12m length x 3.5m width driveway to park 2 vehicles. Proposed vehicle entry 3.5m
Associated site works & amenity protection: landscaping: minor soft landscaping will be undertaken along the periphery of the new driveway to soften its appearance and integrate it with the remaining garden, strictly preserving the natural ambience and character of the estate. Access control: the installation of a new double-leaf gate. The gate will be identical in design and material to the existing boundary fence for visual consistency and will be hung to open inwards onto the property, ensuring it does not encroach upon or pose a hazard to pedestrians on the public footpath. The proposed development will facilitate the installation of a dedicated electric vehicle (ev) charging point. This will support the charging of a hybrid electric vehicle at the property, reducing reliance on public charging facilities, to conserve fossil fuel and a step closer to achieving national energy target. Upon approval, this initiative will contribute to a more sustainable transport solution, with the potential to utilise off-peak electricity tariffs, thereby aligning with broader environmental objectives and energy demand management for the council, esb and eirgrid. The proposal is a modest, domestic-scale development that enhances the functionality of the property without altering the built footprint of the main dwelling. It is designed to be sympathetic in scale, materials, and design to the host property and the surrounding area

Land-use zoning

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RES-NR1

“To provide for new residential communities in accordance with approved area plans”

National zoning type: New/proposed residential

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
14 Kilcarbery Grange Avenue, Kilcarbery Grange, Clondalkinprice excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€327,700	14 m
7 Kilcarbery Grange Square, Kilcarbery Grangeprice excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€422,907	20 m
10 Kilcarbery Grange Square, Kilcarbery Grangenot full market price · price excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€449,339	31 m
27 Kilcarbery Grange Road, Kilcarbery Grange, Dublin 22price excludes VAT	Feb 2026	€436,123	35 m
11 Kilcarbery Grange Road, Kilcarbery Grangeprice excludes VAT	Feb 2026	€440,529	35 m
7 Kilcarbery Grange Road, Kilcarbery Grangeprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€453,745	35 m
19 Kilcarbery Grange Road, Kilcarbery Grange, Dublin 22price excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€453,744	35 m
1 Kilcarbery Grange Road, Kilcarbery, Clondalkinprice excludes VAT	Mar 2026	€466,960	35 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

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Application received16 October 2025
Decision due10 December 2025
Decision issued5 December 2025

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