Planning application · Co. Dublin

7 homes, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin

Refused 19 Mar 2026

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Key facts

  • Planning application SD25A/0096W at Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin: 7 homes.
  • It was received by South Dublin County Council on 20 Feb 2026.
  • Status: Refused 19 Mar 2026.
  • The application was refused on 19 Mar 2026. Work is not expected unless the decision is overturned on appeal or a new application is granted.

Source: the South Dublin County Council planning register, checked 2 Jun 2026. Open the council's file

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What and where

7 homes

Permission is sought for minor works to the existing 2 no. dwellings as follows: (i) the demolition of a detached garden shed to the front garden of St. Mary's and demolition of 2 no. sheds located to the rear of St. Mary's and Presbytery (comprising a total floor area of 40 m²), (ii) the subdivision of the front boundaries of St. Mary's and Presbytery and alteration to the existing vehicular entrance off Willbrook Road to facilitate 2 no. new vehicular entrances to the existing car parking area and to provide for 2 no. car parking spaces per dwelling, and, (iii) the replacement of the existing windows to the front facade of the existing two storey, semi-detached houses. Planning Permission is also sought for a new residential infill scheme on the lands to the side and rear of the existing dwellings to comprise: (iv) the construction of 5 no. new dwellings comprising 2 no. two-storey detached dwellings and 3 no. three-storey detached dwellings (1 no. three-bedroom unit and 4 no. four-bedroom units), all flat roofed, with each dwelling being served by private amenity space in the form of a rear garden and the three-storey dwellings also being served by private terraces at second floor level; (v) the provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance including reduction in the height of boundary wall off Willbrook Road; and new internal access road serving the proposed residential scheme, and; (vi) the provision of 7 no. car parking spaces, 10 no. resident bicycle parking spaces, and 6 no. visitor bicycle parking spaces to serve the residential scheme. The proposal also includes all ancillary site and infrastructural works which include: the provision of bin stores, foul and surface water drainage, public open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the overall development. The development results in a total of 7 no. dwellings.

Location
Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin Map
Planning reference
SD25A/0096W
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Numbers and dates

Homes
7
Floor area
869 m²
Estimated construction value
€1.5m to €2.0mOur estimate from floor area and project type, at January 2026 prices, building works only. Not a stated figure. How we estimate
Received
20 Feb 2026
Refused
19 Mar 2026

Timeline

  1. Application received
  2. Refused
  3. Appeal lodged
  4. Appeal decidedInvalid - name/address S.127(1)(b)

Outlook

What happens next

The application was refused on 19 Mar 2026. Work is not expected unless the decision is overturned on appeal or a new application is granted.

Work packages named so far

  • Roads and site development worksNamed in the application description
  • Services and drainageNamed in the application description

An outlook from the planning record, not a tender or a confirmed start date.

Documents and evidence

Check the record

  • Council planning fileThe application file SD25A/0096W on planning.agileapplications.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file
  • AppealInvalid - name/address S.127(1)(b) · 501172 / 15 Apr 2026View the appeal record

How we know this

From the South Dublin County Council planning register, checked 2 Jun 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.

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