109 Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 E8F7
GrantedPlanning application SD26B/0093W
Dublin - South Dublin County Council
Proposed Development
Infill of existing front carport, including removal of the existing front door and installation of a new patio door to the front elevation, together with a rooflight to the front roof slope.
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Application received
6 Mar 2026
Decision: Grant Permission
17 Apr 2026
Decision due
30 Apr 2026
Grant issued
29 May 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 109 Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 E8F7
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Eircode
- D16 E8F7
- Site Area
- 330 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 6 March 2026
- Status
- Final Grant
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision Date
- 17 April 2026
- Grant Date
- 29 May 2026
- Permission Expires
- 28 May 2031
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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Closure of door opening to the front (south) elevation and the construction of a 24 sq.m one storey extension to the side (west) and front (south) elevations.
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Conversion of car port to playroom, new entrance porch and retention of conservatory.
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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.
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Front porch and single storey extension to rear.
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Two storey detached house at side and front driveway.
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Construction of c.26.3sq.m storey rear extension. Conversion of existing garage/carport to side of property in order to provide a new playroom with c9.9sq.m of habitable floorspace. Create a new covered porch of c.1.4sq.m to front elevation, serving relocated front door. Replace existing windows - energy efficient double glazed windows. Provision of access door to side elevation in lieu of existing ground floor window.
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Conversion of carport to new entrance hall.
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