100, Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Two storey 4 bedroom detatched domestic house. New vehicular access and associated site works.

100, Whitecliff, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Conversion of a carport to study, relocation of front door and provision for 2 no. windows.

101, Whitecliff, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Car port conversion and single storey extension at side and rear.

99, Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

The development consists of a new window, roof light and an extension to the front, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

97, Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin, D16 R6F4

Front porch and single storey extension to rear.

104 Whitecliff, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

Re-location of the front entrance doorway, construction of a new porch to same, conversion of the existing carport to a playroom, construction of new single/two-storey extensions to the rear of the house to provide a kitchen/diningroom/sunroom at ground floor level and an extended bedroom at first floor level.

129, Whitecliff, Whitechurch, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

Re-location of the front entrance doorway, construction of a new porch to same, conversion of the existing carport to a playroom, construction of new single/two-storey extensions to the rear of the house to provide a kitchin/diningroom/sunroom at ground floor level and an extended bedroom at first floor level.

129, Whitecliff, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

Extension to existing ground floor lounge, in line with existing bay window; single storey extension to existing playroom to rear, to side boundary wall; first floor extension to front over side passage to side boundary wall, to accommodate new master bed and ensuite, with new window to front and extended roof to match existing; new window in east elevation to existing bathroom; brick enclosure at side boundary wall to front of house, to accommodate wheelie bins and relocated gas meter.

127, Whitecliff, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Conversion of existing car port to entrance hall and minor internal alterations.

127 Whitecliff, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

The granny flat has operated as a fully self-contained residence for over 32 years, with its own front and rear entrances, divided garden, independent essential services, dedicated parking and no shared access with the main dwelling. The unit was constructed in full compliance with planning and building regulations and has remained in lawful use since it's completion. Planning Permission was granted under Decision Order P/4409/89 and building by-law approval under Order No. BBL/3630/89. No physical alterations are proposed, and the use does not materially affect the character of the area. The continued use aligns with Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Planning and development Regulations 2001 (As amended). This application is further supported by legal precedent, including Narconon Trust v An Coimisiún Pleanála (2006) IEHC 239, which confirms that a change of use without physical works may be exempted development. The continued use also qualifies for immunity under Section 160 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, having exceeded the statutory 7-year period without enforcement. We are a retired couple now living in what was a granny flat. The granny flat obtained permission on the basis that once it ceased to be used as a granny flat that it would then become part of the main dwelling. This arrangement aligns with national housing policy objectives promoting flexible living arrangements, efficient use of existing housing stock, and support for aging in place. We no longer have use for the main house as a family home. This application seeks confirmation that the continued independent use of the granny flat constitutes exempted development. It does not involve physical separation or subdivision requiring planning permission. I respectfully request that South Dublin County Council confirm the exempted development.

94A, Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 ET22