Site to the rear of 26 Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 D06 A7Y8, a Protected Structure sharing, a corner with Oaklands Drive
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application 4222/24
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Permission for development at the site to the rear of 26 Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 A7Y8, a Protected Structure sharing a corner with Oaklands Drive. The development will consist of the construction of 1 no. new detached, part single storey part two storey, 3 bedroom domestic dwelling house within the curtilage of a Protected Structure, with 1 no. car parking space, pedestrian and vehicular access across the existing grass verge to Oaklands Drive and all associated site works, to include a new connection to the public foul sewer serving Oaklands Drive.
Application Timeline
Application received
29 Aug 2024
Further information requested
23 Oct 2024
Further information received
10 Apr 2025
Decision due
7 May 2025
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
7 May 2025
Appeal submitted
3 Jun 2025
Grant issued
17 Sept 2025
Appeal decided: GRANT PERMISSION
17 Sept 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Site to the rear of 26 Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 D06 A7Y8, a Protected Structure sharing, a corner with Oaklands Drive
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 270 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 29 August 2024
- Status
- Appeal Decided
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 7 May 2025
- Grant Date
- 17 September 2025
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ABP-322658-25
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Submitted
- 3 June 2025
- Decided
- 17 September 2025
Location
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for development at 27 Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 (A Protected Structure). The development will consist of the demolition of modern single storey garage to the side of the house, the extension to the side of the house, the single-storey winter garden to the rear; construction of a new single storey timber-clad extension to the rear with 3 no. roof lights, new timber porch to side at lower ground floor; removal of modern porch to side of front steps, modern window to first floor semi-blind window and infill with brickwork to match original, modern brickwork parapet to covered porch, render finish to brickwork on side elevation; provision of new modern windows to rear extension; replacement of modern windows on the ground floor landing and guest wc with window similar to original, new timber window to side at lower ground floor following removal of extension, new glazed door to side at lower ground floor level following removal of garage & porch, new side door to access store under front steps; modifications at lower ground floor level to include removal of modern dumb waiter; provision of new wall opes, new walls & doors and block up existing opes; modifications at ground floor level to include removal of modern dumb waiter, block up existing ope between study and piano room, modifications to modern stairs to match void above; modifications at first floor level to include provision of new wall ope, new doors & partition to create master suite, block up existing opes and removal of modern stairs to bathroom; modifications at second floor level to include removal of modern bathroom and associated floor, wall & doors to re-instate the original layout; repair & re-pointing works to facades; repair & re-stating works to roof; refurbishment of original windows to include slim double glazing and removal of bars to front at lower ground floor level; including associated site and drainage works, all at No. 27 Highfield Road (Protected Structure), a 3 storey semi-detached dwelling.
27, Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of alterations to existing vehicular entrance to property. Works to include widening the existing vehicular gate, the relocation of one existing gate pier, the extension of the existing gates with the insertion of additional railings and the pathway to be dished as necessary, with all necessary ancillary works,
27, Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
The development will consist of: The removal of the existing garage and shed to the side of the existing two-storey house. The construction of a single storey extension to the rear and side of the house with associated roof light. The widening of the existing vehicular entrance to the front of the house. All associated ancillary, landscaping and site works.
10, Oaklands Drive, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 T8F5
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (i) Demolition of an existing 16.4sq.m detached single storey garage; (ii) construction of 2-storey extension to the side and rear of dwelling with 4 no. rooflights; (iii) external conservation, repair, and refurbishment works to the building, including the repair and retrofit of all sash windows and repointing of brickwork; (iv) works from ground to first floor level comprising the removal of existing stairway, provision of new stairway, removal of walls, and insertion of new partition walls; and, (v) all associated internal and external site worksnecessary to facilitate the development. The subject property is a protected structure.
24, Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 K7F7
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Michelle O'Toole intends to apply for planning permission for development consisting of renovation and extension of existing house at 23 Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 D06 R7R9 (A Protected Structure). The proposed works will include extending the raised ground floor extension by 14sqm to accommodate an extra bedroom and revised roof form to include hipped roof. Refurbishment and extension works to existing house were approved under application reference 3835/24.
23, Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 R7R9
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the proposed works will include demolition of existing non original plant room and garden store to the east boundary, removal of existing side external stairs to east gable and non original bay window to rear south facing elevation off existing family room at basement level. Construction of new part 2 storey/ over basement level extension to east gable of house and single storey extension to south elevation at basement level and associated internal alterations. Accommodation will include the provision of a new glazed courtyard entered through existing side opening leading to new kitchen, pantry with a single storey dining area to the south elevation. Provision of 2 no. bedrooms and associated ensuites on upper ground level and first floor level accessed off the main staircase at mid & upper landing levels. Internal alterations at basement level to provide new utility and access to new dining area and provision of new shower room to gym. Alterations at first floor level to provide revised master ensuite and access to new side bedroom and which will involve removal of existing non-functioning chimney and chimney breast. Other works to the protected structure include : (1) repairs to the existing roof/valleys and cast iron rainwater goods, (2) upgrading/repair works to existing original window/door joinery, (3) new mechanical & electrical installations, (4) new plant room/storage facilities an covered side passage to new landscaped gardens to rear, (5) site services and revised drainage, (6) revised parking/landscaping to front garden together with alterations to existing vehicular entrance to provide new 3.6m wide opening and new replacement cast iron gates to match existing original cast iron railings.
23 Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 R7R9
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION : The proposed works will include extending the raised ground floor extension by 14sqm to accommodate an extra bedroom and revised roof form to include hipped roof. Refurbishment and extension works to existing house were approved under application reference 3835/24.
23 Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 R7R9
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the demolition of a modern single storey conservatory to the rear of the house, construction of a new single storey extension (82sqm) to the rear with 2 no. rooflights; modifications at lower ground floor level to include a new external door ope at side of front entrance steps, removal of security bars to windows; widening of 2no. existing opes to rear elevation and removal of non-original window and door, provision of a new internal wall ope and 2no. new steps at rear hallway to connect to existing stairs, modification to existing stair enclosure, provision of new internal wall opes, new lightweight partitions & doors and block up of existing opes; modifications at upper ground floor level to include the removal of a section of floor to provide a void at existing stairs to lower ground floor level; modifications at first floor level to include provision of new wall ope, new doors & new lightweight partitions to create a master ensuite; repair of non- original windows & doors; general restoration & decoration works throughout and associated site and drainage works, all at No.22 Highfield Road (A Protected Structure), a 3-storey semi-detached dwelling.
22, Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 H9K2.
PERMISSION & RETENTION: planning permission and permission retention to include the following: retain existing vehicle entrance opening and permission to dish footpath to match opening. Demolition of adjoining existing single storey garage and part of house, demolition of rear wall on ground floor and part rear and side wall on first floor. Demolition of internal walls to allow new layout on both floors. Permission required for the erection of a new part single storey extension to the front with a two storey mono-pitched roofs extension set back to the side and rear elevation with a side first floor extension cantilevered over alleyway. Permission to extend the rear of the house on ground floor with a new flat roof over and canopy onto the rear garden. Roof lights on the rear and side flat roof. Adjustments and changes to fenestration on all elevations to allow new design with changes on both floors internally to accommodate the new layout. Maintain connection to existing drainage and surface water and all ancillary site works.
41 Oaklands Drive, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 W3X0
Permission for works to existing two storey semi-detached house with adjoining domestic garage and planning permission retention of existing vehicle entrance. We wish to apply for planning permission retention of the existing vehicle entrance opening and planning permission to dish footpath to match opening. Full planning permission to demolish the adjoining existing single storey garage and part of house, demolition of rear wall on ground floor and part rear and side wall on first floor. Demolition of internal walls to allow new layout on both floors. Permission required for the erection of a new part single storey extension to the front with a two storey pitched tile roof extension set back to the side and rear elevation with a side first floor extension. Permission to extend the rear of the house on ground floor with a new flat roof over and canopy onto the rear garden. Roof lights on the rear and side flat roof. Adjustments and changes to fenestration on all elevations to allow new design with changes on both floors internally to accommodate the new layout. Maintain connection to existing drainage and surface water and all ancillary site works.
41 Oaklands Drive, Rathgar, Dublin 6
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