Ballyroan

193 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyroan, from 3 m² to 30,965 m² (3.1 ha, 7.65 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 58 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 226 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 7 Sept 2026Valid

  Construction of a 2 storey rear extension to existing dwelling.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0401W

• 31 Aug 2026Referral

  Modifications to the permitted development Reg. Ref SD25B/0456W including: alterations to front elevation & demolition of existing decommissioned chimney and pump house to side with alterations to previously granted garden shed to rear & all associated works.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0391W

• 4 Aug 2026Invalid - site notice

  Construction of a 2 storey rear extension to existing dwelling

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0361W

• 24 Apr 2026Grant permission

  Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable c/w window, new access stairs, 2no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0197W

• 17 Feb 2026Grant permission

  The development will consist of alterations to previously approved planning permission SD25B/0426 to include front of existing dwelling to be rendered with napped render finish and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0065W

• 30 Jan 2026Unregistered application

  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.

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, PT8SD350

• 19 Jan 2026Grant permission

  Planning permission for the following:- 1) to demolish existing garage to rear of property 2) to demolish existing rear conservatory to the dwelling house 3) permission to construct a partly two storied and partly single storied extension to the rear of the dwelling comprising of living areas & utilities to ground floor and bedroom area to first floor . 4) permission for a new front porch. 5) alterations to all facades with connection to all existing site services, and all associated site development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0015W

• 15 Dec 2025Invalidate application

  Planning permission to demolish existing rear conservatory and permission to construct an extension with alterations to all facades and all associated site development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0694W

• 15 Oct 2025Grant permission

  Construction of a new two storey house and access onto Templeroan Downs and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0089W

• 10 Sept 2025Grant permission

  A first floor extension above the existing garage, to include raising the gable wall & extending the ridge to form a Dutch Hip & for an attic conversion with dormer windows to the front & rear & widening of vehicular entrance & pavement dish along with all associated works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0541W

• 18 Jul 2025Grant permission

  a) alterations to front, side and rear facades, b) demolishing existing single storey extensions to front, side and rear, c) demolishing existing garden shed to rear, d) two-storey extensions to front and side of the existing dwelling, e) flat roof single storey extensions to front and rear, f) two-storey extension with flat roof to rear, g) balcony above single storey extension to rear, h) single storey flat roof garden shed to rear, i) driveway to be lowered with steps to front door and ramp to side door added, j) widening of existing vehicular entrance to 3.5m; and all associated works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0456W

• 2 Jul 2025Grant permission & refuse retention

  a) Single storey flat roof extension to the rear with 1no rooflight, b) 2 storey extension to the side c) new flat roof to existing front porch, d) retention permission for widening of existing site entrance with new rendered block piers and boundary wall and all associated site works

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0426

• 2 May 2025Refuse permission & refuse retention

  Permission and retention permission for development at this site of approx. 1 ha on lands at Ballyroan House, Ballyroan Heights, Dublin 16, D16 E8C6 (The overall development currently under construction at this site is referred to as 'Watson Place' and development subject of this application relates to this development and to the dwelling unit known as 'McFarland House', Watson Place, Dublin 16, D16 R6W4). The development consists of the retention of an enlarged private open space area (increased in size from approx. 172 sq m to approx. 211 sq m) and a new boundary wall of approx. 2m in height serving McFarland House (permitted and constructed under Reg. Ref. SD23A/0302). Permission is also sought for the inclusion of an additional area of land approx. 3 sq m to form part of the main area of public open space serving the overall development at Watson Place. There are no works proposed to Ballyroan House (a Protected Structure). All other development within the wider site remains as previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SD17A/0064 (ABP Ref. PL06S.249209), as extended under Reg. Ref. SD17A/0064/EP and as amended under Reg. Ref. SD21A/0175, Reg. Ref. SD23A/0302, Reg. Ref. SD23A/0340 and Reg. Ref. SD25A/0010W.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0104W

• 21 Apr 2025Grant permission

  Attic conversion with raised gable to the side for storage, including two dormer windows to the rear. Single-storey rear extension with a sloped roof and four rooflights.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0224W

• 24 Mar 2025Declared exempt

  Single storey 12 sqm flat roof rear extention replacement of existing rear extention hip roof, to flat roof

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0019

• 30 Jan 2025Declared not exempt

  Whether the use of land for private open space is or is not development, and is or is not exempted development

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0009

• 22 Jan 2025Grant permission

  The proposed development shall consist of revisions to development previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SD17A/0064 & ABP Ref. PL06S.249209, as extended under Reg. Ref. SD17A/0064/EP and as amended under Reg. Ref. SD21A/0175, Reg. Ref. SD23A/0302 and Reg. Ref. SD23A/0340. The development will consist of the construction a new split level 2 storey 4 bedroom detached house (approx. 182.19 sq m and overall height approx. 7.75 m) with associated private open space; 2 no. car parking spaces; and all associated landscaping, boundary treatment, site clearance and site development works. There are no works proposed to Ballyroan House (a Protected Structure). All other development within the site remains as previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SD17A/0064 (ABP Ref. PL06S.249209), as extended under Reg. Ref. SD17A/0064/EP and as amended under Reg. Ref. SD21A/0175 Reg. Ref. SD23A/0302 and Reg. Ref. SD23A/0340.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0010W

• 20 Jan 2025Grant permission

  Conversion of attic to non-habitable accommodation including a dormer window to the side at roof level.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0019W

• 7 Oct 2024Declared exempt & declared not exempt

  Single storey extension to rear and bicycle/tool shed to side of existing dwelling

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0053

• 4 Sept 2024Declared exempt & declared not exempt

  Single Storey Extension to rear & bicycle/tool shed to side of existing dwelling

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0046

• 4 Sept 2024Grant permission

  a rear attic dormer extension for study / storage space, alteration of main roof from hipped to dutch gable and 3 new roof windows to main front roof and alterations to front elevation.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0254W

• 23 Aug 2024Grant permission

  Works to existing 2 storey dwelling, including 1. Demolition of existing single storey garage to side of dwelling and rear single storey extension; 2. Construction of new single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling; 3. 1st floor extension to rear and side of dwelling and all associated site development works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0373

• 29 Apr 2024Grant permission

  (A) works to the existing dwelling house include; (I) New part single / Part two storey extension to front elevation, (II) new single storey extension to rear elevation, (III) minor modifications to existing window and door arrangement, (IV) minor internal modifications, (V) connection to existing on site services, Landscaping and all associated development works, and (B) new single Storey, detached garden room? Entertainment space located in rear garden along boundary, connection to mains services serving dwelling property, landscaping and all associated development works, and (C) Demolition of existing left hand side entrance pillar and construction of a new pillar to allow for widening existing vehicular entrance. all development as described above is to be located at 7 Ballyroan heights, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Eircode D16 c3k5

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0187

• 2 Apr 2024Grant permission

  The development will consist of the removal of part of the garden wall to the front of the house, the dishing of the footpath and the removal of planter to provide a suitable hard surface to the garden for cars

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0138

• 29 Feb 2024Grant permission

  The development will consist of enclosure of the existing first floor balcony

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0072

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Ballyroan.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Ballyroan.

Architectural heritage

• Saint Mary's Convent, convent/nunnery, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey over basement former convent, c.1860, now in use as a hostel. Rendered, ruled and lined walls with raised cut stone quoins. Timber sash windows. Stained glass window to western ground floor bay. Panelled timber door in porch with pilasters, cornice and parapet. Approached by flight of steps. Hipped slate roof with bracketed eaves and rendered chimney stacks.

• Ballyroan House, country house, 1840–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay three-storey house, c.1850. Three-bay two-storey wing to east. Rendered, ruled and lined walls with parallel quoins. Timber sash windows throughout, with hoods to ground and first floors. Central projecting porch with entablature and parapet, housing glazed timber door. Hipped slate roof with rendered chimney stacks. Bracketed eaves to front wall. Ancillary farm buildings and extensions to rere.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0.

No address of the register names Ballyroan with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Ballyroan · Baile Uí Ruáin

Area

463,606 m² (46.36 ha, 114.56 acres)

Civil parish

Tallaght, and its townlands

Barony

Uppercross

Electoral division

Ballyboden, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyboden, Ballyroan, Butterfield, Knocklyon, Scholarstown

Placenames

Ballyroan on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.