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Lands at Prospect House (Protected Structure), Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Granted

Planning application SD25A/0184W

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Development on lands at Prospect House (Protected Structure), Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. The proposed development will consist of: The repair and partial reconstruction of the existing detached single storey Gate Lodge of Prospect House and the construction of a single storey rear extension to the Gate Lodge to provide for a 1-bedroom detached dwelling, which would also involve changes to the non-original wall between the driveway and walled garden; The construction of 8 no. 3-storey, 4-bedroom houses (within 2 no. blocks of 4 terrace houses) within the walled garden, all provided with private garden space to their rear; 9 no. surface level car parking spaces, upgrade works to the existing driveway and the demolition of part of the wall to Stocking Lane to create a new vehicular exit and pedestrian and cycle connection to Stocking Lane; landscaping; boundary treatments including works to existing boundary treatments; and all associated site infrastructure and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. Prospect House itself will remain as a single dwelling unit.

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Application Timeline

  1. Further information requested

    30 Sept 2025

  2. Further information received

    15 Apr 2026

  3. Application received

    21 Apr 2026

  4. Decision due

    18 May 2026

  5. Decision: Grant Permission

    18 May 2026

  6. Appeal submitted

    5 Jun 2026

Application Details

Location
Lands at Prospect House (Protected Structure), Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
5060 ha
Floor Area
1364.1 sq m
Residential Units
9

Timeline

Registration Date
21 April 2026
Status
Application under appeal
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
18 May 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-01482-SD-26
Status
Application under appeal
Submitted
5 June 2026

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Planning Applications Nearby

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3m
SD05A/0630Declared Withdrawn27 Jul 2005

New single storey dwelling house. The site measures approximately 0.5 hectares and is within the curtilage of Prospect House, which is listed as a protected structure in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan (2004-2010). The proposed development consists of a four bedroom detatched bungalow measuring 162.5 sq.m. The appliction includes proposals for the demolition of the existing derelict gate lodge on the site of the proposed dwelling. The application includes proposals for new water services connections from the existing public mains supply, and connections to the existing foul and surface water drains on / adjoining the appliction site. Access to the proposed dwelling is from the existing vehicular entrance and private avenue to Prospect House from Stocking Lane.

Prospect House, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

4m
SD18A/0181Refused22 May 2018

Part demolition of the existing wall along Stocking Lane, the construction of a 3 to 4 storey development of 19 residential units consisting of: 9 houses (8 4-bed and 1 3-bed), 8 apartments (4 3-bed, 2 2-bed and 2 1-bed) and 2 duplex units (3 bed); Development also includes the proposed new vehicular entrance off Stocking Lane to the ground floor enclosed car parking area, associated rear gardens for the houses at podium level, associated private open space in the form of balconies for the apartments and landscaped public open space; both Prospect House and the Gate Lodge are to remain intact. All with associated signage, landscaping, street lighting, drainage, site works and ESB substation for the proposed development at this site Prospect House (a Protected Structure RPS. No. 340).

Lands at Prospect House, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 E5D0

4m
SD19A/0312Refused3 Oct 2019

(a) Internal modification/reconfiguration of an refurbishments to Prospect House (Protected Structure RPS 340) to provide for: 1 two bed unit & two one bed units ranging from 66sq.m - 148sq.m with 5 in-curtilage car parking spaces; (b) the extension, internal reconfiguration of and refurbishments to the detached outbuildings & courtyard to the rear (south) of Prospect House in order to accommodate a single storey one bedroom apartment unit (52sq.m); (c) the re-opening of a gap between Prospect House and it's detached outbuilding to the rear to provide access into the new communal gardens proposed to the west of Prospect House; (e) revised landscaping to the north of Prospect House, including the removal of a portion of the existing railings to the north of the driveway to facilitate a new vehicular access & parking provision; all served by the existing entrance & avenue to Prospect House; (f) the renovation of the existing derelict gate lodge; (g) the provision of 1 apartment block (three storey setback penthouse level) to the western side of Prospect House to provide for 25 residential units (8 one bedroom units, 16 two bedroom units and 1 three bedroom unit) over a single storey basement comprising a total of 27 car parking spaces and 11 bicycle parking spaces; (h) removal of a portion of the western boundary wall to provide a new vehicular & pedestrian access from Stocking Lane to the new apartment block; (g) all associated hard & soft landscaping, the provision of an ESB sub-station and all associated engineering and site development works necessary to facilitate the development all on a site of 0.4832ha.

Lands at Prospect House, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 E5D0

4m
SD22A/0265Invalid Application2 Jun 2022

(a) demolition of some existing structures on site; (b) the internal modification /reconfiguration and refurbishment of and extension to Prospect House (a protected structure RPS 340) and the renovation and modification of its associated coach house to provide for a 4-bed dwelling with associated private open space and car-parking provision; (c) the re-opening of a gap between Prospect House and its detached coach house to the rear to provide a gated access into the new communal gardens proposed to the west of Prospect House; (d) Reconstruction of the Gate Lodge (in ruins) to provide for a 2-bed, single storey dwelling 63.4sqm with associated private open space and car-parking; (e) the provision of 1 apartment block (3-storey plus setback penthouse level) to the western side of Prospect House to provide for 22 residential units (11 one bedroom units and 11 two bedroom units) over a single storey basement comprising a total of 25 car parking spaces, 2 motor bike spaces and 40 bicycle parking spaces; The basement will also include associated bin stores, plant and storage rooms; (f) Removal of a portion of the western boundary wall to provide a new vehicular & pedestrian access from Stocking Lane to the new apartment block; (g) All associated hard & soft landscaping, including the provision of a play area and an ESB sub-station & all associated engineering & site development works necessary to facilitate the development, all on a site of 0.Slha at Prospect House (a protected structure RPS 340).

Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

4m
SD22A/0271Refused14 Jun 2022

(a) demolition of some existing structures on site; (b) the internal modification /reconfiguration and refurbishment of and extension to Prospect House (a protected structure RPS 340) and the renovation and modification of its associated coach house to provide for a 4-bed dwelling with associated private open space and car-parking provision; (c) the re-opening of a gap between Prospect House and its detached coach house to the rear to provide a gated access into the new communal gardens proposed to the west of Prospect House; (d) Reconstruction of the Gate Lodge (in ruins) to provide for a 2-bed, single storey dwelling 63.4sqm with associated private open space and car-parking; (e) the provision of 1 apartment block (3-storey plus setback penthouse level) to the western side of Prospect House to provide for 22 residential units (11 one bedroom units and 11 two bedroom units) over a single storey basement comprising a total of 25 car parking spaces, 2 motor bike spaces and 40 bicycle parking spaces; The basement will also include associated bin stores, plant and storage rooms; (f) Removal of a portion of the western boundary wall to provide a new vehicular & pedestrian access from Stocking Lane to the new apartment block; (g) All associated hard & soft landscaping, including the provision of a play area and an ESB sub-station & all associated engineering & site development works necessary to facilitate the development, all on a site of 0.Slha at Prospect House (a protected structure RPS 340).

Lands at Prospect House, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 E5D0

36m
SD05B/0395Granted13 Jun 2005

Two storey extension to side of and single storey extension to rear.

30, Prospect View, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

43m
SD08B/0435Granted17 Jun 2008

Two storey extension to side of existing semi-detached dwelling incorporating single storey extension to the rear, internal alterations including the conversion of attic space for storage purposes, minor alterations to increase width of site entrance and all other associated site works.

28, Prospect View, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

53m
SD03B/0224Granted1 May 2003

Attic conversion to storage space with velux roof lights on the front and rear elevations.

34, Prospect View, Prospect Manor, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

69m
SD20A/0193Refused31 Jul 2020

Construction of a detached four bedroom two storey house with attic level accommodation; vehicular entrance from Stocking Lane; All associated site works and services.

Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

69m
SD22A/0368Refused26 Sept 2022

Detached two and a half storey four bedroom house with vehicular access from Stocking Lane and all associated site works.

Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

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