Main Street, Rathcoole
Co. Dublin: the land, its zoning and planning, and every recorded sale since 2010
Parcel 1754380
- Area
- 337 m²
- Buildings
- No building touches it.
- Zoning
- R2 RES (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
- Townland
- Rathcoole
Planning applications on this parcel
14 Mar 2008Refuse permission
Change of use of ground floor from retail to a premises for the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0177
27 Feb 2007Refuse permission for retention
Retention of conversion of attic to apartment over first floor medical centre and ground floor shops.
Retention, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD07A/0148
10 Jan 2007Invalid - site notice
Retention of conversion of attic to apartment over first floor medical centre and ground floor shops.
Retention, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD07A/0024
30 Mar 2006Registered application
Upgrade of the junction with kerb re-alignment to each side of Johnstown Road, creating a signalised T- junction to replace the existing Y-junction layout including the provision of: - Traffic signals with pedestrian crossing signals on all 3 arms; Approximately 140m of 1.5m wide new footpath; Approximately 180m of existing footpath upgrade to 1.5m width; Removal of existing traffic calming ramp on Johnstown Road adjacent to the junction; Resurfacing the junction for approximately 40m back along Johnstown Road, 25m on the west arm of Main Street and 45m on the east arm of Main Street; Drop kerbs and tactile paving at the three pedestrian crossings; Landscaping to South Dublin County Council Parks Department requirements
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD068/0002
28 Jul 2003Refuse outline permission
Erection of a rear 2 storey extension. The extension consists of shop and storage area on ground floor, and office accommodation at first floor level.
Outline permission · South Dublin County Council, SD03A/0541
2 Sept 2002Grant permission
Additional consulting room, extending the existing medical facility at first floor level.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD02A/0516
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 this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
This parcel is in the zone of notification of 8 recorded monuments.
- DU021-030001 Church
Description
The present Church of Ireland is located on the crest of the early burial ground with the S, long side, of the church excavated into and standing below the surrounding ground level. To the S and W there are extensive views of the foothills of the Dublin mountains with views to the N and E somewhat restricted by adjacent buildings. The church occupies the site of medieval parish church which was assigned in the 13th century to St. Patrick's Cathedral (Ball 1905, 125). In 1630 the church was described as in 'good repair' (Ronan 1941, 72). As well as a very fine vault, several table tombs and grave-markers dating to the 18th and 19th century within the graveyard there is a granite stone cross (DU021-030003-) and holed stone (DU021-030006-) embedded in the ground surface, SE of the church. Austin Cooper's diaries from the 18th century (Price 1942, 54) also describes a graveslab decorated with an incised cross (DU021-03005-). The precise location of this monument is unknown. Rathcoole Church site was described by Ní Mharcaigh (1997, 275) as follows; 'There is now no trace of the medieval church of Rathcoole, and no account of its size or appearance can be traced. The site is now occupied by a small churchyard surrounding an eighteenth-century church. In the churchyard is an equal-armed granite cross, bearing worn concentric arcs'. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Margaret Keane Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 10 May 2023
- DU021-030002 Graveyard
Description
This walled, roadside graveyard in Rathcoole village encloses the site of a medieval parish church (DU021-030001-). The ground surface within rises towards the N, with the current church set on and dug into the crest of the burial ground. As well as a fine vault, several table tombs, and gravemarkers dating to the 18th and 19th century within the graveyard there is a granite stone cross (DU021-030003) and holed stone (DU021-030) embedded in the ground surface both at the SE of the church. Austin Cooper's diaries from the 18th century (Price 1942, 54) also describes a stone with traces of a granite cross near a graveslab in the present C of I churchyard (DU021-03005-). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Margaret Keane Revised on: 20 March 2018
- DU021-030003 Cross-slab
Description
Cross-slab decorated with a ringed-cross which was later converted into a free-standing cross which resulted in the removal of the lower sections of the ringed-cross when the arms of the cross were created. Located in Rathcoole Church of Ireland graveyard (DU021-030002-) ESE of the medieval church site (DU021-030001) and lying just SSE of a holed stone. There are extensive views S and W to the foothills of the Dublin mountains with those to the N and E restricted with adjacent buildings. This granite cross measures 0.85m high and approximately 0.65m wide and 0.25m in depth with a broad shaft, wide top and shorter arms to both sides. First identified by Austin Cooper in 1780, according to Ó hÉailidhe (Swords 2009, 81) in antiquity an original graveslab (L. 1.61m x 0.67m x 0.25m) was cut down to form a free-standing cross. Ó hÉailidhe compares it with his group B graveslabs - distinguished by the use of crosses with double raised rings (Ó hÉailidhe 1973) and dating to the 9th century. Considering the depth of the cross at Rathcoole and the similarity of its form to other comparable examples such as the undecorated cross at Newcastle it has been classified here as a cross rather than a graveslab. It comprises a Latin cross, orientated NE to SW with decoration on a single face, the NE one. The decoration is in low relief and comprises indistinct reliefs at the top of the stone and part of the cross centre with paired grooved arcs extending from the centre of the cross downwards towards the base of the cross arms - similar to the upper half of a ringed cross in low relief. To see a 3D model of this stone visit https://skfb.ly/oIqrI See attached drawing of Cross taken from Swords 2009, 81. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Margaret Keane Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 10 May 2023
- DU021-030004 Ritual site - holy well
Description
St. Bridget's Well in the parish of Rathcoole is located at the W end of Rathcoole village 590m W of church (DU021-030001-) and graveyard (DU021-030002-). Depicted as St. Bridget's Well on all editions of the OS 6-inch map. Described by Ó Danachair (1958, 82) as following; 'The water is piped from the well into a little basin on the roadside, below road level; a flight of steps leads down to the basin. A niche holds a small statue of the saint and a board has the painted inscription, "St. Brigid pray for us." Still visited. Prayers said and water drunk. Small religious objects left as offerings'. Holy well visited and photographed by Henry Wheeler in 1978 and described as following; 'Now in a cul-de-sac between N side of Rathcoole and Naas Road. Piped into a basin (nearly dry and rather neglected). Flight of stone steps leads down to the basin. Basin looks like a stone mortar. Notice board (St. Brigid pray for us) mentioned by Ó Danachair in 1958 has gone. Niche with statue of saint is obscured by plants. No sign of offerings now' (OPW field report 28/08/1978). According to a local information St. Brigid drank from the well on her way to Kildare. The holy well has been since filled in by the Local Authority and today there are no visible surface remains but the house opposite the well is named after St Brigid. See attached photographs of holy well taken by Henry Wheeler in 1978. See attached photos (05-08) taken by Caoimhín Ó Danachair, courtesy of and © National Folklore Collection, UCD. The Photographic Collection, F024.06.00290 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/46717; F024.06.00288 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/16709; F024.06.00214 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/30822 and F024.06.00212 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/16680. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Revised by Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Ed O'Donovan. Date of revised upload: 19 April 2023
- DU021-030005 Graveslab
Description
Austin Cooper's mentions a second cross inscribed graveslab at Rathcoole church (DU021-030001-)(Price 1942, 54). The precise location of this monument is unknown. Compiled by Geraldine Stout
- DU021-030007 House - 17th century
Description
The Poitín Stíl, situated at the W end of Rathcoole village, close to the road to Naas, is reputedly dated to 1649. The bar is a two-storey, three bay building with an external chimney stack on the N gable. The roof is hipped and thatched with rye with first floor windows as dormers. In the mid-17th century Rathcoole is said to have contained many good houses (Ball 1902-20, 2, 123). The Down Survey (1655-6) map shows numerous dwellings at Rathcoole. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Margaret Keane Uploaded on: 8 December 2011 Revised on: 8 March 2018
- DU021-030008 Settlement cluster
Description
The borough of Rathcoole was established by the Archbishops of Dublin as early as 1242 (McNeill 1950, 67). An extent of 1326 states that there was 66 burgesses (ibid 183-4). The settlement form is linear and consists of a single main street. A triangular marketplace was located at the W end of this. Compiled by Geraldine Stout Uploaded on 17 January 2012
- DU021-030009 Holed stone
Description
A holed stone located 6m NE of the granite cross (DU021-030004-) within the graveyard (DU021-030002-) at Rathcoole. The stone is embedded in a sloping ground surface to the SE of the church (DU021-030001-), There are with extensive views to the S and W but views to the N and E restricted by adjacent houses. It comprises a thin slab just 0.1m in depth, roughly shaped along its long edges but somewhat rounded at the top, measuring 0.73m in height, and 0.62m wide with a central sub-circular perforation (Wth 0.24m x H 0.2m). To see a 3D model of this stone visit https://skfb.ly/oI6M6 Compiled by: Margaret Keane Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 9 June 2023
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.
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).
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- Land parcels
- 123
- median 609 m²
- Median price
- —
- 4 market sales since 2021, too few
- Zoning
- R2
- RES, 58 of 123 parcels
- Planning
- 100
- applications within 15 m of the street since 2010
Estimate About €279,000 for a second-hand apartment here at 2026 prices; one sale in two between €244,000 and €307,000. Refine the estimate
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, within 15 m of the street
123 parcels, from 2 m² to 49,437 m² (4.94 ha, 12.22 acres), median 609 m².
Line of the street: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Zoning
Development plan, within 15 m of the street
- R2RES (Existing residential)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
58 parcels of this street - M2VC (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
35 parcels of this street - G1OS (Open space, park)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
5 parcels of this street
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0. A parcel counts in the zone its centre falls in.
Planning applications
Sites within 15 m of the street, newest first
24 Jul 202635 day assessment
Change of use from office to funeral home, a 1.53 sq m ground floor extension to the rear, minor internal alterations, new shop front and signage to front and alterations to the previously approved plans (Reg. Ref SD22A/0323) to now use the plaza at the front of the building as a hearse set down area.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0181W
29 Apr 2026Grant permission
a) the part demolition of Muldowney's Pub to the rear; b) the change of use of the front portion of the pub to provide for 2no. 1-bed units; c) the construction of 8 no. own-door residential units within a single three storey block to provide 4no. 1- bed units and 4no. 2-bed units; d) enlargement of residential bin storage; reallocation of permitted car parking to the amended development; e) all ancillary hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, signage, engineering and site development works necessary to facilitate the development
Permission, 10 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0266W
19 Mar 2026Request additional information
Permission to extend the period of retention (Planning reference No. SD19A/0355), for a period of six years, of development consisting of the single storey prefabricated buildings (floor area 870 m2) to the side/rear of existing Community Centre for community/ recreational use.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0074
9 Mar 2026Refuse permission
Amendments to Permitted P.R.R. SD22A/0096 for: a) Demolition of existing stone cottages on which works have commenced; b) reconstruction of cottages in modern materials to match existing structures in form to allow for 2 no. 2-bedroom single storey residential units ; c) reuse of the existing roof slates to the front and new roof slates to the rear; d) construction of yard boundary walls within the site using reclaimed stone from the cottages; e) all ancillary landscaping and site development works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission, 2 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0063W
3 Feb 2026Invalidate application
Amendments to Permitted SD22A/0096 for: Demolition of existing stone cottages on which works have commenced and reconstruction of cottages in modern materials to match existing structures in form to allow for 2 no. 2-bedroom single storey residential units. Reuse of the existing roof slates to the front and new roof slates to the rear and construction of yard boundary walls within the site using reclaimed stone from the cottages. All ancillary landscaping and site development works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0027W
19 Jan 2026Invalidate application
Amendments to Permitted P.R.R. SD22A/0096 for: a) Demolition of existing stone cottages on which works have commenced; b) reconstruction of cottages in modern materials to match existing structures in form to allow for 2 no. 2-bedroom single storey residential units ; c) reuse of the existing roof slates to the front and new roof slates to the rear; d) construction of yard boundary walls within the site using reclaimed stone from the cottages; e) all ancillary landscaping and site development works necessary to facilitate the development
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0015W
17 Nov 2025Grant permission
Permission for development at An Poitin Stil - A Protected Structure consisting of construction of 20 en-suite bedrooms on the roof of the single storey portion of the existing premises and construction of a new 2 storey access with a lift and stairs to the proposed bedrooms incorporating the existing tower feature on the carpark elevation.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0112W
7 Oct 2025Grant permission for retention
The 71 sq.m development consists of a single storey extension (69 Sq.m.) to the existing restaurant area at the rear of the existing licenced premises and an escape stairs (2 sq.m.) from the existing mezzanine area to the roof of the extension.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0173W
12 Jun 2025Declared withdrawn
Demolition of 7 of 8 single storey commercial units to Eaton Drive single storey addition to The Glebe House most recently in use as a Car Wash facility with retention of its original slates for re-use on The Glebe House stabilisation and restoration of The Glebe House to provide administrative accommodation for the Nursing Home provision of 98 bed residential Nursing Home in 4 3 and 2 storey blocks. Serviced Basement with 20 car parking spaces 1 of which will be dedicated Ambulance to the Eastern Block Exit single storey pavilion to rear courtyard landscaping and associated works. This site is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0140
21 May 2025Refuse permission
Change of use from commercial to residential. Construction of single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling and internal modifications at ground floor level comprising of 2no. Bedrooms, en-suite, open plan Kitchen, Living and Dining area, Utility Room and Living Room. Conversion of existing attic space to 2no. bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gables, new access stairs, flat roof dormer to the rear and 2no. A-style roof dormers to the front, Construction of front porch and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0226W
28 Mar 2025Invalidate application
Demolition of 7 of 8 single storey commercial units to Eaton Drive, single storey addition to The Glebe House most recently in use as a Car Wash facility with retention of its original slates for re-use on The Glebe House, stabilisation and restoration of The Glebe House to provide administrative accommodation for the Nursing Home provision of 98 bed residential Nursing Home in 4 3 and 2 storey blocks. Serviced Basement with 20 car parking spaces 1 of which will be dedicated Ambulance to the Eastern Block Exit, single storey pavilion to rear courtyard landscaping and associated works. This site is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0076
5 Dec 2024Grant permission for retention
Deviations from permission granted under Reg. Ref. No. SD22B/0031 (i)Enclosure of approved open courtyard to habitable space, (ii) 2No. Velux roof lights and sky tube facing north and 1No. Velux roof light facing south, (ii) Increased width of flat roof apex (900mm to 1750mm) (iv) and uPVC window frames to all windows, all to the approved extension
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0550
5 Sept 2024Refuse permission
Demolition of 3No. derelict houses and rear outbuildings, erection of replacement 1.8m high concrete block front boundary wall capped and rendered externally, replacement 1.5m aluminium grey painted access gates adjacent to eastern boundary, topsoiling, seeding, landscaping and ancillary works, all to form part of the curtilage of the host bungalow, widening and improvement works to existing vehicular access to host dwelling on 0.29 ha site.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0025W
1 May 2024Refuse permission
Change of use from commercial to residential. Construction of first floor extension comprising of 4no. Bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom. Internal modifications at ground floor level and all associated site works.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0097W
13 Mar 2024Grant permission
Modification of approved plans reg. ref: SD22A/0323 to increase the number of residential units from 11 to 14 by replacing a terrace of 3 no. 3 bedroom 2 storey with attic level accommodation dwellings (approved unit nos. 9, 10 & 11) with a 3 storey apartment building (GFA: 509.4 sq.m) comprising 3 no. 1 bedroom apartments (55.80 sq.m each) and 3 no. 2 bedroom apartments (84.65 sq.m each) and a bike store and bin store (18 sq.m); and ancillary site development works all within the curtilage of a protected structure at main street, Rathcoole, co. Dublin, (A protected structure - RPS no. 323)
Permission, 6 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0048
17 Aug 2023Grant permission
Change of use of ground floor of property from retail (butchers) to commercial (combining hot food, restaurant and take away). Part demolition of existing rear external wall (ground floor). Proposed new signage. All associated site, internal alterations, drainage and landscaping works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0200
7 Jul 2023Grant permission
Demolition of a shed & workshop at rear of the Protected Structure to facilitate the provision of 18 car parking spaces; Construction of 12 dwellings comprising of 8 two storey with attic level accommodation, 4 bedroom semi-detached dwellings (c. 146sq.m each and 4 two storey with attic level accommodation, 3 bedroom semi-detached dwellings (c. 126 sq.m each) with vehicular access at main street; A pedestrian access to Forest Hills at the southern end of the site and ancillary site development works all within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.
Permission, 12 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0323
15 May 2023Grant permission for retention
Change of use for part of existing retail unit to a coffee shop and all associated site works.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0107
21 Mar 2023Grant permission
Demolition of some of the existing structures on site to include a portion of an existing rubble wall; the rear extension of an existing cottage; existing structures, storerooms, and sheds to the west and north of Muldowney's Pub; the reconfiguration, renovation, and extension of the existing cottages on site to provide for 2 two bedroom units; the reconfiguration and renovation of Muldowney's Pub and storage yard; the construction of 21 residential units within 2 three storey blocks to the rear and side of Muldowney's Pub as follows: Block A will provide 6 one bedroom units, giving a total of 6 apartments in this building; Block B will provide for a mix of 3 one bedroom and 12 two bedroom units, giving a total of 15 units within this Block; private open space will be provided in the form of balconies with communal open space provided in the centre of the site. The development will also include the provision of a pedestrian access from Main Street and a pedestrian and vehicular access via the existing car-park entrance to the rear of Muldowney's Pub; Provision of 32 carparking spaces and 44 bicycle spaces, all ancillary hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, ESB sub-station, signage, bin and bike stores and all engineering and site development works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission, 21 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0096
13 Apr 2022Invalid application
One bedroom studio apartment at ground floor and first floor to existing auctioneers office.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0108
12 Apr 2022Grant permission
Single storey side and rear extension.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22B/0031
16 Feb 2022Invalid application
One bedroom studio apartment at ground floor and first floor to existing auctioneers office.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0055
15 Dec 2021Refuse permission
Demolition of habitable house and new boundary fence.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0342
30 Nov 2021Refuse ext. of duration of permission
Construction of 8 3-storey, 4 bedroom semi-detached houses and 4 3-storey, 3 bedroom semi-detached houses at the back of Protected Structure RPS No. 323 with associated car parking spaces. The development also includes the demolition of shed & workshop located to the rear of the Protected Structure RPS. No. 323 and the provision of 18 new car parking spaces, the construction of a new access road from Main Street and all ancillary site development works and services connections.
Extension of duration of permission, 12 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0171/EP
18 Aug 2021Grant permission
Removal of all existing temporary accommodation and construction of a new 16 classroom part three storey, part two storey primary school (Roll No 19503H); including GP Hall, 2 classroom Special Educational Needs Unit and all ancillary site works. The proposed project also incorporates associated staff car parking, delivery aces, drop off areas, pedestrian/bicycle access, construction of 2 external ball courts, acoustic boundary wall plus additional boundary treatments, landscaping, connection to public services and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0231
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.
Every recorded sale
9 sales, newest first
| Date | Address, as recorded | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | APT 34 THE COURTHOUSE, MAIN STREET, RATHCOOLE D24NR04 | €271,000 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | APT 46 BLOCK D THE COURTHOUSE, MAIN STREET, RATHCOOLE D24N234 | €285,000 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | APT 27 EATON CLOSE, MAIN STREET, RATHCOOLE D24CR40 | €220,000 |
| 31 May 2024 | APT 12 THE COURTHOUSE, MAIN ST, RATHCOOLE D24EW82 | €280,000 |
| 31 May 2019 | APT 1 RATHCOOLE HOUSE, MAIN STREET, RATHCOOLE | €576,000 |
| 23 Apr 2018 | MAIN STREET, RATHCOOLE, COUNTY DUBLIN | €240,000 |
| 5 May 2017 | MAIN ST, RATHCOOLE, DUBLIN (not full market price) | €39,048 |
| 24 Nov 2016 | MAIN ST, RATHCOOLE, CO DUBLIN | €250,000 |
| 14 Oct 2015 | APT 34 THE COURTHOUSE, MAIN STREET, RATHCOOLE | €100,000 |
Source: Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority. Sales marked “not full market price” are left out of every median.