Ballyroan

58 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyroan, from 6 m² to 4,524 m² (0.45 ha, 1.12 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 36 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 90 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 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

• 11 Mar 2026Grant permission

  Alteration/extension of the existing two-storey semi-detached house comprising demolition of the existing rear conservatory and converted garage at the side, and construction of a new two-storey side/rear extension, with hipped roof including extension of the existing hipped roof, modifications to the existing fenestration, and associated internal alterations and site development including widening of the existing vehicular access.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0102W

• 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

• 2 Dec 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of a) removal of an existing garage to side, b) single-storey flat roof extension to the rear and side of the existing dwelling with roof lights, c) new bay windows and pitched roof canopy to the front, d) alteration to front elevation and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0670W

• 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

• 19 Jun 2025Grant permission

  Renovation of existing single-storey house, demolition of existing lean-to extension at rear, Construction of a single-storey extension to rear and a two-storey extension to rear and a two-storey extension to side (total area extension 198sqm), site boundary alternations and associated site works at Ballyroan Lodge, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 ( A Protected Structure )

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0034

• 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

• 11 Apr 2025Grant permission

  The demolition of one existing front pier, the widening of the existing driveway consisting of constructing a new front pier, dish public footpath in line with new entrance and all ancillary site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0209W

• 22 Feb 2025Grant permission

  Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable c/w window, new access stairs, 3no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0082W

• 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

• 3 Jul 2024Declared exempt

  Conversion of garage to incorporate ground floor bedroom and shower room / bathroom.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0035

• 7 May 2024Grant permission

  To remove existing hip roof on both sides and replace with a new "A" roofs, together with attic conversion with dormer windows to rear and rooflight to front.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0197

• 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

• 16 Feb 2024Grant 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. the development will consist of the construction a new split level 2 storey 4 bedroom house (approx. 180 sq.m) with associated private open space; 2 no. car parking spaces; and all associated landscaping, boundary treatment, site clearance and stie 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.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0302

• 21 Dec 2023Grant permission & grant retention

  Revisions to development previously permitted under Reg. Ref SD17A/0064 and ABP Ref. PL06S.249209, as extended under Reg Ref SD17A10064/EP and as amended under Reg. Ref. SD2IA/0175; The overall development currently under construction is referred to as Watson Place. The development will consist of the retention and completion of 2 (12.3sq.m) single storey extensions constructed to the rear of house no.s 11& 12 and the construction of the same single storey extension to the rear of yet to be constructed House no. 13(House TypeB5 as granted under planning permission SD17A/0064 & ABP Ref. PL065.249209, as extended under Reg Ref SD17A/0064/EP and as amended under Reg Ref DS21A/0175); Permission is also sought to omit a first-floor landing window to the north eastern elevation on the yet to be constructed house No. 13; There are no works proposed to Ballyroan House (a Protected Structure). All other development within the site remains as previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SD17A10064 (ASP Ref. PLO6S.249209) and as amended under Reg. Ref. SD21A/0175; Part of this development is currently under consideration by South Dublin County Council as pail of planning Ref. SD23A/0302.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0340

• 5 Apr 2023Grant permission

  Demolition of existing converted garage to side of house and existing shed structure to the rear of house; Construction of new flat roof extension to the rear; New partial reconstruction/extension at ground and first floor of existing building envelope and the addition of a dormer roof at attic level to the rear; Widen driveway entrance to allow access for 2 vehicles.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0149

• 23 Feb 2023Grant extension of duration of permission

  A residential scheme (total GFA c.8,704.4sq.m) on a site at Ballyroan House (a Protected Structure) to provide for 23 residential units (ranging in size from 83.9sq.m - 348.4sq.m) in the form of 21 houses and 2 apartments, all in an overall proposal of 1 - 3 storeys in height. The development shall comprise: (a) The demolition of an existing 2 storey stable block in use as a garage/former office accommodation (c.587.72sq.m) and the demolition of single storey print shop on site (c.150.12sq.m); (b) The vertical separation and restoration of Ballyroan House (c.710.2sq.m) in to 3 residential units (2 - 3 storeys in height) in the form of House Types A, A1 and A2, the demolition of extensions to the original Protected Structure including a two storey block work extension and a single storey extension to the rear and the removal of an old ruin (total demolition of extensions/old ruin c.170.8sq.m), the removal of internal walls and partitions, modifications to elevations including the removal of windows, the provision of new window and door openings, the construction of a modern glass and metal entrance to the fore of the protected structure and the construction of a modern glass and metal extension to the rear, and (c) the construction of 18 house units on site in the form of Types B, B1, B2, C, C1, C2, C3, D, F1 and F2 (varying in height from 1 - 3 storeys) and 2 apartment units in Block E/Type E units (2 storeys). There are options to provide for a number of variations to Unit Types B, B1, B2, C, C1 and C2 and permission is sought to implement a combination of these options within the scheme. These options will determine development mix with provision made for accommodation generally in the form of 1 - 4 bedroom units in a combination of detached, semi-detached, terraced and apartment units across the site. Type F units are single storey in nature with split level access and associated courtyards (Type F1 - entrance FFL 70.81, ground FFL67.81; Type F2 - entrance FFL 71.26, ground FFL 68.26). The proposal shall also provide for 43 car parking spaces, vehicular and pedestrian access via existing access point from Ballyroan Heights; new pedestrian access to adjoining park; private open space areas in the form of side/rear gardens, courtyards and balcony/terrace spaces; public open space areas, new boundary treatments, public lighting and all associated site development, site services and landscape works.

  Extension of duration of permission, 23 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0064/EP

• 30 Aug 2022Grant permission

  Two storey four bedroom detached house to side of 29 Ballyroan Heights Rathfarnham Dublin 16

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0295

• 12 Apr 2022Grant permission

  First floor extension on the existing flat roofs between the GP room and Classroom Block on the north/east side, over the shelter on the south side and over the utility areas on the west side; accommodate a new Staff Room, Staff Toilets and 4 Resource Rooms and will link, at first floor level, the main classroom block on the east side to the classroom block on the west side of the campus.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0103

• 14 Feb 2022Grant permission

  Revisions to development previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SD17A/0064 and ABP Ref. PL06S.249209 (referred to as Watson's Place) and shall consist of the replacement of 3 previously permitted house units (House Types A, A1 and A2) comprising 1 one bed house, 1 three bed house and 1 four bed house with a new proposal for 8 apartments comprising 2 one bed units and 6 two bed units, all located within 2-3 storey Ballyroan House (A Protected Structure); the replacement of 2 one previously permitted semi-detached house units (House Types D) comprising 2 four bed house units (2 storeys) with a new proposal for 3 two bed terraced house units (2 storeys); the new works to Ballyroan House (A Protected Structure) shall comprise of the refurbishment and subdivision of the existing building (approx. 761sq.m); demolition of extensions to the building including a two storey block work extension and a single storey extension to the rear (total demolition approx. 53sq.m); (c) the removal of an old ruin to the gable; extension to the rear of the building at ground and first floor level (approx. 36sq.m); removal of internal walls and partitions; modifications to elevations including the removal of windows and the provision of new window and door openings; and provision of new private open space terraces/balconies to the rear/side of the building; the revised proposal shall also provide for a total of 43 car parking spaces; public and communal open space areas; 18 secure bicycle parking spaces; new bin storage area (approx. 23sq.m); all other development within the site remains as previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SD17A/0064 and ABP Ref. PL06S.249209.

  Permission, 11 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0175

• 26 Jan 2022Grant permission

  Demolition of detached single storey flat roof garden room/utility/wc to rear and part single storey flat roof kitchen extension to rear (17.03sq.m); construction of new single storey pitched roof hall extension to front (5.06sq.m); realigning of floor, ceiling & window to front / North elevation within previously converted garage; construction of new single storey double pitched roof extension across rear with new 900mm wide entrance door & pitched roof over existing side extension (70.30sq.m); new attic conversion with new landing windows to side/east elevation and Velux roof windows to front; new zinc clad twin dormer roof to rear (26.00sq.m); widening of existing driveway entrance to 3.50m clear between gate piers to match existing; internal alterations and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0563

• 21 Jan 2022Grant permission

  Alterations to granted planning, Reg. Ref. SD21B/0452, consisting of: (1) construction of a 15.4sq.m first floor extension to the side of the existing dwelling; (2) removal of the side dormer granted under Reg. Ref. SD21B/0452

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22B/0018

• 10 Dec 2021Grant permission

  Single storey extension to the rear and 2 storey extension to side of existing dwelling; new pitched roof to existing dwelling; widening of existing driveway entrance.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0616

• 9 Dec 2021Withdraw the application

  Construction of a single storey two classroom and resource room prefabricated building on the eastern side of the main school building; ancillary works will include the removal of a storage shed and container and forming a link to the proposed structure through the main building including a new access door from the central playground; one of the classrooms in the existing prefabricated building on the west side will be relocated to the new structure and the area within that building will revert to resource room use.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0332

The 25 most recent of 90 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

• Ballyroan Lodge, gate lodge, 1840–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey gate lodge, c.1850, now derelict. Smooth rendered walls. Projecting pedimented door surround. All openings blocked. Pitched slate roof with central rendered chimney stack and bracketed eaves. Two bridges over the Owendoher River and lengths of pathway nearby may relate to this lodge and Ballyroan House.

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, on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3183 (ZIP).

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. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

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

40,459 m² (4.05 ha, 10 acres)

Civil parish

Rathfarnham, and its townlands

Barony

Rathdown

Electoral division

Ballyboden, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Ballyboden electoral division: 5,246 people in 1,797 households; 86% of households own their home; 14% of homes were built since 2001; 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyboden, Ballyroan, Butterfield, Oldorchard

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. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, 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.