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Muldowney’s Pub, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 AE33

Granted

Planning application SD25A/0266W

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

a) the part demolition of Muldowney's Pub to the rear; b) the change of use of the front portion of the pub to provide for 2no. 1-bed units; c) the construction of 8 no. own-door residential units within a single three storey block to provide 4no. 1- bed units and 4no. 2-bed units; d) enlargement of residential bin storage; reallocation of permitted car parking to the amended development; e) all ancillary hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, signage, engineering and site development works necessary to facilitate the development

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Application Timeline

  1. Further information requested

    12 Dec 2025

  2. Application received

    29 Apr 2026

  3. Further information received

    29 Apr 2026

  4. Decision due

    26 May 2026

  5. Decision: Grant Permission

    26 May 2026

  6. Appeal submitted

    22 Jun 2026

Application Details

Location
Muldowney’s Pub, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 AE33
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Eircode
D24 AE33
Site Area
2400 ha
Floor Area
576 sq m
Residential Units
10

Timeline

Registration Date
29 April 2026
Status
Appeal Report Sent to ABP
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
26 May 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-501589-SD-26
Submitted
22 June 2026

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Planning Applications Nearby

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13m
SD22A/0096Granted21 Mar 2023

Demolition of some of the existing structures on site to include a portion of an existing rubble wall; the rear extension of an existing cottage; existing structures, storerooms, and sheds to the west and north of Muldowney's Pub; the reconfiguration, renovation, and extension of the existing cottages on site to provide for 2 two bedroom units; the reconfiguration and renovation of Muldowney's Pub and storage yard; the construction of 21 residential units within 2 three storey blocks to the rear and side of Muldowney's Pub as follows: Block A will provide 6 one bedroom units, giving a total of 6 apartments in this building; Block B will provide for a mix of 3 one bedroom and 12 two bedroom units, giving a total of 15 units within this Block; private open space will be provided in the form of balconies with communal open space provided in the centre of the site. The development will also include the provision of a pedestrian access from Main Street and a pedestrian and vehicular access via the existing car-park entrance to the rear of Muldowney's Pub; Provision of 32 carparking spaces and 44 bicycle spaces, all ancillary hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, ESB sub-station, signage, bin and bike stores and all engineering and site development works necessary to facilitate the development.

Muldowney's Pub, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

16m
S99A/0067Refused8 Feb 1999

(1) Demolition of adjoining dwelling and building of two storey extension to side of existing lounge bar including carvery counter, kitchenette and dining area, seating area, ladies and gents toilets at ground floor level with restaurant, gallery, kitchen, ladies and gents toilets, staff kitchen and changing area, office at first floor level. Plus ancillary work to front elevation of existing lounge bar. (2) Extension of existing car park and extension of existing boundary wall around car park to rear and side. (3) Installation of Biocycle Waste Water treatment plant.

Muldowneys Lounge Bar, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

24m
SD07A/0017Granted9 Mar 2007

Change of use of an existing ground floor retail unit to a cafe (area 52sq.m.) incorporating service counter, kitchen, WC, storage and seating for up to 25 persons. The exising self-contained residnetial apartment remains unaffected by the proposal.

Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

35m
SD02A/0769Refused23 Dec 2002

Change of use to pizzeria of ground floor area of premises.

Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

35m
SD02A/0172Refused28 Mar 2002

Change of use to pizzeria of ground floor area of premises

Main Street, Rathcoole, Co Dublin

35m
S00A/0866Granted27 Jun 2001

Permission sought for alterations and change of use of ground floor area to shop unit together with the conversion of first floor area to self contained apartment with new separate entrance at Main Street, Rathcoole, for A.Marsella. Compliance re: condition no. 3.

Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

35m
S00A/0209Refused29 Mar 2000

Change of use of ground floor to shop unit and pizzeria (food for consumption off premises) with single storey extension to rear, together with alterations to first floor apartment with new separate entrance.

Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

39m
SD11A/0276Granted30 Apr 2012

The demolition of existing structures on site & the construction of new two-storey mixed use shop & office development totalling 923 sq.m. comprising of: (1) street level shop unit; (2) first level office accommodation; (3) circulation areas; (4) covered yard to rear; (5) ancillary surface car-parking to rear & (6) all ancillary site works & services.

Hayden House, The Cottage & Rathcoole Business Centre, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

41m
SD11A/0275Granted22 Nov 2011

(1) Change of use of part of existing public house to restaurant unit; (2) elevation changes and signage to form entrance and shopfront.

Muldowney's Pub, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

51m
SD07A/0867Granted19 Jun 2008

Demolition of existing pub, business centre, cottages & outbuildings and their replacement with a mixed use residential and retail development consisting of 4 blocks: Block A being 3 floors comprising 26 x 2 bed apartments and 6 x 3 bed apartments on first and second floor over a pub and 2 retail/food stores at ground floor over basement car parking; Block B1 being 3 floors comprising 6 x 3 bed duplex apartments and 6 x 2 bed apartments; Block B2 being 3 floors comprising 7 x 4 bed houses; Block C being 4 floors comprising 18 x 2 bed apartments and 6 x 3 bed apartments above basement car parking; basement parking for 184 cars and surface parking for 57 cars and associated site works.

Muldowney's Lounge/Bar, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

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