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Wit's End, The Rookery, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16

Jul 24 2026

Application Received

Sep 17 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 24 / 07 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Referral
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

Construction of 5 no. 2-storey 4-bed detached dwellings; New internal access road and widening of the existing vehicular access from The Rookery; New boundary and entrance gates to Mount Michael House; Car parking, bin stores, landscaped communal open space and boundary treatments; All associated site works and services; The lands are adjacent to Mount Michael House, a Protected Structure.

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
500m 22/06/2026 N/A 18 Idrone Park, Knocklyon, Dublin 16, D16 PX88 Construction of a 32sq.m ground floor flat roof extension to the rear, providing a new utility room, extended kitchen and dining room with no.1 new rooflight; Attic conversion to the rear extending the property to two storeys to include two additional bedrooms, office space, shower room and en-suite; Two roof lights to the north facing front elevation; External insulation with brick finish to the front, side and rear facades; Ancillary site works as required to facilitate construction works. Details...
2.2km 19/06/2026 N/A 18 The Close, Ballycullen Gate, Dublin 24, D24TW0D Attic conversion for storage incorporating two rooflights to the front roof slope and a dormer window to the rear roof slope. Details...
390m 20/05/2026 Request Additional Information 29, Scholarstown Park, Scholarstown, Dublin 16, D16 E2T2 Dormer extension at existing attic level and an extension at first-floor level to facilitate the conversion of the existing three-storey, three-bedroom semi-detached dwelling into a three-storey, four-bedroom dwelling. The proposed works will include (i) modifications to part of the existing roof over the rear ground-floor kitchen area to incorporate a pitched roof, (ii) Construction of a first-floor extension with associated internal reconfiguration, (iii) Construction of a dormer extension with reconfiguration of the attic layout to provide an additional bedroom, (iv) Removal and replacement of existing rear first-floor windows, installation of a new dormer window and ground-floor bi-fold door, (v) Relocation/reuse of the existing ground-floor skylight at dormer level, and all associated site works, landscaping, drainage, and ancillary service works. Details...
430m 12/05/2026 Grant Permission for Retention 2 Mount Alton Court, Knocklyon, Dublin 16, D16 HW83 The development consists of re-location and enlargement of ground floor window to eastern side elevation of dwelling-house. Details...
2.8km 12/05/2026 GRANT EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PERM. Lands (c 4.1 ha) at Tibradden Road, Kilmashogue, Dublin 16. Permission for the construction of a new club facility. The development will Details...
430m 06/05/2026 Declared Exempt 42, Scholarstown Park, Scholarstown, Dublin 16 (a) Removal of 12m2 Conservatory & Construct a new 24.5m2 Ground Floor Single Storey extension to rear of the property. (b) Install external insulation to all external walls of the property. The front Facade external insulation will remain brick style finish in keeping with existing local properties. Details...
1.4km 01/05/2026 Grant Permission 30, Abbots Grove Park, Dublin, D16 T3H4 Attic conversion with dormer window to front and rooflights to rear. Details...
1.4km 01/05/2026 Grant Permission 37, Abbots Grove Park, Dublin, D16 C6X8 Attic conversion with rooflights to the front and rear. Details...
120m 24/03/2026 Declared Exempt Orlagh roundabout, Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 Removal of a traffic lane, Reconfiguration of junction geometry, Installation of traffic signals, Provision of pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, Associated ancillary and landscaping work Details...
400m 30/01/2026 N/A Knocklyon to Ballyboden Active and Sustainable Travel Scheme Pursuant to the requirements of the above, South Dublin County Council hereby give notice toconstruct the following development in the Knocklyon to Ballyboden area of South Dublin, including Firhouse Road, Knocklyon Road (including Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna), Idrone Avenue (including St. Colmcille's Junior and Senior National Schools), Dargle Wood Park, Templeroan Road, Ballyboden Way, Boden Park, Ballyboden Road and Scholarstown Road: • Landscaping, tree planting, nature based Sustainable Drainage System • Traffic calming measures including reduced carriageway width and reduced corner radii and roundabout improvements • School zone improvements • High quality walking and cycling infrastructure, including segregated cycle lanes with kerb protection and new permeability links • New shelters at bus stops and new bus lanes on Ballyboden Way • Associated public lighting and other services. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) is not required. The authority has also made a determination under Article 6(3) that the proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans and projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on any European site(s). Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Persons wishing to inspect drawings and particulars of the proposed development can do so as follows: ONLINE: Visit our Public Consultation Portal (http://consult.sdublincoco.ie) during the period 30th January 2026 to 13th March 2026 at 5pm. IN PERSON: Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 during office hours from 30th January 2026 to 27th February 2026. Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated, may be made in writing up to 5.00pm on 13th March 2026 and may be submitted Online: https://consult.sdublincoco.ie/en/consultation/knocklyon-ballybodenactive- and-sustainable-travel-scheme In writing: Post to Senior Executive Officer, Climate Action, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin D24 A3XC. Details...
190m 24/11/2025 Grant Permission Scholarstown House, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16, D16 E2H9 a) The demolition of the 4 no. existing shed structures on site within the curtilage of the protected structure. b) The retention, alteration and conversion of Scholarstown House (Protected Structure) into two no. residential units comprised of 1 no. 2-bed and 1 no. 3-bed units served by private open space in the form of ground floor terraces. The proposed works to Scholarstown House include but are not limited to internal re-configuration; the re-location of the staircase to its original location within the house; the removal of non-original features including the closing up of non-original openings; and the creation of a new door opening within the existing alcove, and the blocking up of a window opening both located on the northern elevation. c) The construction of an apartment block ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys containing 55 no. apartment units comprised of 16 no. 1-bed apartments, 26 no. 2-bed apartments, and 13 no. 3-bed apartments all served by private open space in the form of balconies and/or ground floor terraces. d) The proposed development also includes residential amenities, car and cycle parking accessed via a new pedestrian and vehicular access off Orlagh Grove with the existing entrances on Scholarstown Road and Orlagh Grove being re-configured to provide for pedestrian and cycle access and all ancillary development works required to facilitate the development including but not limited to, plant rooms, a substation, bin stores, landscaping, boundary treatments and lighting. The proposed development comprises the carrying out of works to a protected structure: Scholarstown House (RPS Ref: 322). Details...
1.7km 05/11/2025 Grant Permission 2 Woodtown Cottages, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 W6XO Planning Permission for removal of the existing original non-compliant septic tank and all associated services and installation of a new EPA compliant waste water treatment tank and sand filt6ration system to the rear of the existing dwelling and all associated site works Details...
450m 10/10/2025 Grant Permission for Retention 40D, Dargle Wood, Knocklyon, Dublin 16, D16 DP86. Retention for timber fence to boundary of front driveway. Front facade first floor window size and flat roof shelter/canopy over ground floor front entrance area. Details...
1.2km 22/08/2025 Grant Permission Woodtown, Ballycullen, Dublin 16. The proposed development will consist of 502 no. residential units (108no. 1-bed, 170no. 2-bed, 162 no. 3-bed; 62 no. 4-bed) comprising 197no. 2 storey houses (terraced/semi-detached/detached) (19no. 2-bed, 116no. 3-bed; 62no. 4-bed) and 28no. 3 and 4 storey simplex/duplex apartment blocks providing 305no. apartments (108no. 1-bed apartments, 151no. 2-bed apartments, 46no. 3-bed apartments). The proposed development also includes a creche (c.475sq.m), public open space, car parking (surface/undercroft), bicycle parking, bicycle storage structures and lockers, bin stores, and 8no. ESB substations. Vehicular access to be provided from the existing spur road connection to Stocking Avenue to the west of the site, and via Stocking Wood Drive to the east of the site (with relocation of existing ESB substation and associated works to the existing hammerhead). Additional pedestrian only routes will be provided into Abbot's Grove Park and Stocking Wood Copse with future connections provided for into Stocking Wood Manor, White Pines Park and the future school site to the north of the application site. The proposed development includes all associated site development works (including site reprofiling, retaining structures and downing of ESB overhead lines), landscaping, boundary treatments and services provision the lands are located to the east of Abbots Grove Park, south-east of Abbots Grove Avenue, south of Stocking Avenue and Stocking Wood estate and west of White Pines Park. Details...
120m 15/08/2025 Declared Exempt Orlagh Roundabout, R113, Scholarstown Road Junction The reconfiguration of the Orlagh Roundabout ( R113 / Scholarstown Road junction ), including: the removal of a traffic lane on the eastern arm of the roundabout ( R113 ), The installation of shared pedestrian / Cyclist facilities, and associated traffic signal and junction layout changes. These works were implemented in 2018 - 2019 under section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, following a cyclist scheme Part 8 public consultation and road safety audits. Details...
2.8km 11/07/2025 Grant Permission for Retention Coill Avon, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, D16R8Y4 We, Coill Avon Limited, intend to apply for Retention for amendments to the design of a two-storey house at Coill Avon, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, D16 R8Y4. The house was granted permission on 22.11.24, Reg. Ref. SD24A/0030, ABP-320038-24. The development consists of amendments to the design of the house as follows: * internal alterations including relocation of void at first floor level ( increasing floor area by 10sqm), * alterations to external window and door opes, * addition of horizontal charred timber band to elevations between ground and first floor level. Details...
2.2km 24/06/2025 Grant Permission Rosario, Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing porch; internal alterations to existing ground and attic levels, the construction of a new roof structure, the construction of an extension of the northern gable to elongate the dwelling, alterations to the existing materiality and fenestration details to the existing dwelling, along with alterations to the existing vehicular entrance materiality, all along with associated landscaping, ancillary and site works. Details...
2.5km 29/05/2025 Grant Permission 23, Dodderbrook Lawn, Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, D24 AX2C Attic conversion for storage use, including the construction of a dormer window to the front roof slope and the installation of three rooflights to the rear. Details...
2.5km 26/05/2025 Grant Permission Frank Kelly Park, Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. The development shall consist of precast concrete hurling/skills wall together with retaining wall to side of existing pitch and associated siteworks. Details...

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