Edmondstown

666 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Edmondstown, from 6 m² to 290,940 m² (29.09 ha, 71.89 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 54 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 673 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1RU (Agriculture)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3LC (District, neighbourhood centre)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 17 Aug 2026Referral

  Demolition of existing derelict outbuilding (approximately 95m²) and the construction of 3 no. dwelling houses as follows; 1 no. Type A: Detached, 352m², 2-storey, 5-bedroom dwelling with single storey projecting elements to front (west). 2 no. Type B: Detached, 132m², 2-storey + attic dormer, 3-bedroom dwellings. New site boundary treatments will consist of: 1.8m high concrete block wall with neighbouring sites to north and south. Concrete retaining wall to required areas at base of neighbouring sloped land bank to east. Stabilising and repair works to stone wall on western boundary with Edmondstown Road, removal of existing metal fence to top of wall and new 1.5m high timber fence built inside wall. Existing vehicular entrance to be narrowed and existing gates replaced with timber gates, with refuse area incorporated inside vehicular entrance. All associated site works including new access road, parking spaces to dwellings, garden boundaries, lighting, drainage and landscaping.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0198W

• 19 Jun 2026Grant permission

  The construction of 1 no. part single/part two-storey one-bedroom dwelling to the side/north. The dwelling will have 1 no. roof light, will be served by 1 no. on-curtilage vehicular parking space and will be provided with private amenity space in the form of a rear garden. Amendments to existing on-curtilage parking area and vehicular access off Grangebrook Avenue to facilitate and new parking space for proposed dwelling and shared vehicular access. Amendments to roof of existing dwelling and all ancillary works, inclusive of landscaping, boundary walls and treatments, and SuDS drainage, necessary to facilitate the development.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0151W

• 28 May 2026Grant permission

  Replacement of existing shed already removed with new garden room with home office to the front of the house with larger footprint of previous shed.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0262W

• 17 Apr 2026Grant permission

  Attic conversion for storage with a dormer window to the rear, a rooflight to the front roof slope, a raised gable to the side, and a new gable window.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0180W

• 15 Apr 2026Grant permission

  Demolition of an existing East Elevation (side) attached storage / laundry area and fuel storage shed to the rear. Construction of a new wrap around single storey extension to the South Elevation (front), East Elevation (side) and North Elevation (rear). Demolition of the existing low boundary wall at the South (front) boundary to allow parking of two cars and associated site boundary and site development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0175W

• 23 Mar 2026Grant permission

  Attic conversion with dormer roof to rear roof slope and three number velux rooflights to front roof slope and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0130W

• 16 Mar 2026Invalid - site notice

  Attic conversion for storage with a dormer window to the rear, a rooflight to the front roof slope, a raised gable to the side, and a new gable window.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0108W

• 23 Oct 2025Declared exempt

  New steps and ramp and automated door to rear of Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Whitechurch Green, Dublin 16, D16W263

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0098

• 2 Sept 2025Grant permission for retention

  Retention of dormer structure to rear roof elevation and domestic shed in rear garden for non - habitable purposes.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0526

• 19 Jun 2025Declared exempt

  Landscaping Features including a Boules Court, four insect bars (timber kickabout posts) two pollinator flower beds, bulb planting and tree planting, including a fruit orchard. these features were carried out with the knowledge, involvement and agreement of South Dublin County Council in partnership with the local Resident's Association and local residents. In particular SDCC required that written agreement be secured from houses 25-34 Pearse Brothers Park before works proceeded. These letters were collected and submitted to SDCC in advance of installation. The works formed part of a co-mapped, co-designed community amenity enhancement project led by Ballyboden Tidy Towns and SDCC's Public Realm section a letter of permission/support was requested by SDCC of the local residents association as there was a historical agreement that no development works would take place on the subject site. The planning status of their original installation is the subject of a section 5 which is not yet determined. This application concerns solely the removal of the amenities and whether such action constitutes development requiring planning permission.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0047

• 27 Jan 2025Grant permission

  Proposed single story flat roof extensions to side, rear and a small porch extension to the front of the property. Modifications to the front facade, internal modifications and associated site-works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0026W

• 2 Jan 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of a single storey bay window (2.1m.sq.) to front of existing dwelling, a single storey 2 bedroom dwelling (69m.sq.) On lands to side of existing dwelling, a new driveway entrance and associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0209W

• 23 Aug 2024Grant permission

  Convert existing attic to a study room with a new dormer extension to rear of attic and 3 no. roof windows to front elevation.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0372W

• 17 Jul 2024Refuse permission

  (i) the construction of 1 no. detached part single/part two-storey two bedroom residential dwelling with rooflights, to the side/north of No.50 Grangebrook Avenue, served by 1 no. new on-curtilage vehicular parking space and private amenity space in the form of front/rear gardens; (ii) amendments to existing vehicular access off Grangebrook Avenue and on curtilage vehicular parking sewing no. 50 Grangebrook Avenue, to facilitate new vehicular access and parking for proposed new dwelling; (iii) all ancillary works, inclusive of landscaping, boundary walls and treatments including removal of concrete post & panel fence to side of site and replacement with brick wall, and SuDS drainage, necessary to facilitate the development.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0178

• 9 May 2024Grant permission

  Development will consist of a new detached building to the rear of the existing site to be used for the office/gym and storage and all ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0205

• 22 Feb 2024Grant permission

  1) The subdivision of site. 2) The provision of a two storey infill dwelling to the rear of no. 636 Whitechurch Road. 3) Amendments to the existing vehicular entrance and associated works. 4) The provision of a new vehicular entrance accessed from the existing dwelling's entrance, together with 2 no. parking spaces to serve the proposed dwelling. 5) A new connection to the existing waste water and water supply. 6) Together with all landscaping and ancillary works to the site located in an ACA.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0225

• 31 Jan 2024Refuse ext. of duration of permission

  Conversion of garage; extension to side/rear of dwelling; front porch & associated site works.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19B/0062/EP

• 6 Jul 2023Grant permission

  The development will consist of a new single storey extension with flat roof at ground floor level to the rear, and a new single storey extension with flat roof at 1st floor level to the side of the existing house, conversion of the existing garage to a play room, a new front window to replace garage doors, a new roof light to the side of the main roof and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0159

• 7 Jun 2023Declared withdrawn

  2 one bedroom apartments (61.9sq.m and 48sq.m) and 1 two bedroom apartment (68sq.m) with balconies and terrace with access via new replacement gable steel staircase to first floor of The Furry Bog Public House with new ground floor bin and bicycle storage of 17sq.m, with remodelling of existing ground floor cabin as 3 ancillary residential lock up store units with remodelling of side entrance with additional lighting and improved access to existing rear external steel stairs with 3 existing car spaces designated for residential use and associated ancillary site works.

  Permission, 3 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0132

• 22 May 2023Declared withdrawn

  2 two bedroom apartments of 76sq.m and 73sq.m to first floor with Retention of remodelled existing out buildings to ground floor of 11sq.m for bin and bicycle storage with remodelling of existing ground floor cabin as ancillary residential lock up store units with remodelling to roof to accommodate private terrace amenity space with remodelling of side entrance with additional lighting and improved access to existing external steel stairs with 2 existing car spaces designated for residential use and associated ancillary site works.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0118

• 21 Mar 2023Refuse permission

  Subdivision of the existing 130sq.m house into 2 separate dwellings, reinstating the original 3 bedroom house at no.13 Whitechurch Hill with an internal area of 78sq.m and creating a new 2 bedroom dwelling no. 13A Whitechurch Hill which has a proposed internal area of 70sq.m; The proposal includes the demolition of an existing entrance porch and the construction of a 20.8sq.m, flat roofed extension on the ground floor, to the side and rear of the proposed house, no.13A Whitechurch Hill. The proposal also includes a new entrance door to the front of no. 13A; The existing brick and pebbledash finish on the external walls will be retained, while the extension will have a render finish to match the colour of the existing pebbledash; A shared entrance driveway will serve both properties and a low block wall will separate the 2 entrances; The application includes all proposed below ground services and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0055

• 20 Dec 2022Refuse permission

  Two storey construction (366.2sq.m) comprising of a two storey own door Coffee Shop (133.80sq.m) with connection to existing Centra' 2 own door ground floor shops to the rear of 48.0sq.m each with 2 first floor offices above of 48.0sq.m each; new pedestrian footpath and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0135

• 8 Dec 2022Grant permission

  Demolition of existing flat roof extension to the rear; Construction of a part single-storey flat roof, part two storey pitched roof extension, which is partially sunken to the rear, with two associated rooflights; Replacement of the front existing pvc windows with timber frame windows; Widen existing vehicular entrance, creation of a new parking area to the front of the property and new front stone boundary wall, together with all associated site, landscaping and ancillary works to the site location in an ACA.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22B/0357

• 2 Dec 2022Grant permission

  Amendment to existing planning permission SD22B/0163, dormer window to the front roof area.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22B/0349

• 8 Sept 2022Refuse permission

  Works to previously granted planning application Reg Ref: SD17A/0407; In Building C, the works include, the material change of use from previously granted ground floor car park to 2 one bed apartments and one 2 bed apartment, the re-organised bin and bike store arrangement, the removal of previously granted pitched roof to allow for the construction of two additional levels above the previously granted second floor level. On the proposed third floor, there will be 3 two bed apartments and 1 one bed apartment with balconies and the proposed fourth floor will act as a penthouse level, consisting of 3 one bed apartments and 1 two bed apartment with roof terrace balconies, Associated elevational changes throughout to include the provision of 2 windows to the north elevation, next to building B, and 2 windows to the south elevation, and new door to proposed bike storage at ground floor level; Further works include, the relocation of the existing water tank from the roof of building C to the North side of Building A next to the vehicular entrance to the site, and proposed new signage to be erected on the relocated water tank, associated localised additional landscaping work throughout, including the addition of a total of 24 new external surface parking spaces to the 19 external surface parking spaces previously granted, including 4 car charging spaces, 5 visitor bicycle spaces all associated site works at a Protected Structure.

  Permission, 65 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0355

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 Edmondstown.

Recorded monuments

• DU022-029 Flat cemetery
  Description

  This flat cemetery was discovered during landscaping work for a golf course in 1950. It is on an esker ridge, situated on the N-facing slopes of the Dublin Mountains. Some eighteen burials were uncovered in 1950-51 comprising four cist burials containing cremations accompanied by bowl food vessels; the remaining burials lay S and SE of the cists and were associated with cinerary urns(Waddell 1990, 81-2). Compiled by Geraldine Stout date of upload: 25th April 2012

Architectural heritage

• Edmondstown Park, country house, 1790–1795 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, built 1792, with attached lower two-storey wing forming L-plan. Flemish bond brick walls to north and to east ground floor. Slate hung walls elsewhere. Lower wing is brick to north, smooth rendered to sides and rere. Timber sash windows. Timber panelled door with pilaster surround and plain fanlight, and flanking lunette windows. Approached by flight of steps with cast-iron railings. Hipped slate roof behind parapets, with two chimney stacks. Lower two-storey wing possibly earlier.

• Edmondstown Mill, mill (water), 1840–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Large complex of buildings beside river, comprising several multiple-bay three-storey former mills, c.1855, now in use as engineering and chemical factory units. Roughcast rendered walls. Some original multiple pane casement windows to upper floor, various replacement windows elsewhere. Timber tongue and groove double doors. Hipped and pitched slate roofs. Retains some interior features. Later factory buildings to road.

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 5 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.

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 Edmondstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Edmondstown · Baile Éamainn

Area

911,608 m² (91.16 ha, 225.26 acres)

Civil parish

Whitechurch, and its townlands

Barony

Rathdown

Electoral division

Edmondstown, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Edmondstown electoral division: 5,685 people in 1,916 households; 70% of households own their home; 9% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyboden, Haroldsgrange, Kilmashogue, Newtown, Whitechurch

Placenames

Edmondstown 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.