Newtown

959 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Newtown, from 1 m² to 220,575 m² (22.06 ha, 54.51 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 76 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 824 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1RU (Agriculture)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 130 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1RES-N (New/proposed residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 24 Aug 2026Referral

  Single storey, flat roof extension, the full width of the west facing side of the property and the relocation of existing pedestrian access to the rear garden off 'The Lane' and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0383W

• 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

• 8 Jul 2026Grant permission

  Alterations to the existing dwelling, including the construction of a new roof over the existing rear extension; the provision of new rooflights; the installation of external wall insulation; external alterations to the ground floor rear elevation including modified openings; the partial reconfiguration of the existing rear garden shed; the provision of a new rear garden terrace and associated site level adjustments; and all associated drainage and site works and external finishes.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0320W

• 3 Jul 2026Seek clarification of additional information

  Construction of new double storey side extension and single storey rear extension and associated works. The ground floor side extension consists of family granny flat, first floor side extension consists of a bedroom, ensuite and utility room and rear extension is an extension of the kitchen.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0178W

• 23 Jun 2026Declare application invalid

  The development will consist of alterations to the existing dwelling, including

  Permission · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, D26B/0362/WEB

• 8 May 2026Grant permission

  Attic conversion for habitable use incorporating a dormer window to the front, two rooflights to the rear, and a new side gable window with the construction of a single-storey flat roof extension to the rear.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0223W

• 5 May 2026Grant permission for retention

  Retention for the construction of bedroom extension located on previously used private patio space as constructed and all associated site works. The retention element is located on previously used private open space associated with apartment 19 which is located on the top (3rd) floor.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0215W

• 21 Apr 2026Grant permission

  Development on lands at Prospect House (Protected Structure), Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. The proposed development will consist of: The repair and partial reconstruction of the existing detached single storey Gate Lodge of Prospect House and the construction of a single storey rear extension to the Gate Lodge to provide for a 1-bedroom detached dwelling, which would also involve changes to the non-original wall between the driveway and walled garden; The construction of 8 no. 3-storey, 4-bedroom houses (within 2 no. blocks of 4 terrace houses) within the walled garden, all provided with private garden space to their rear; 9 no. surface level car parking spaces, upgrade works to the existing driveway and the demolition of part of the wall to Stocking Lane to create a new vehicular exit and pedestrian and cycle connection to Stocking Lane; landscaping; boundary treatments including works to existing boundary treatments; and all associated site infrastructure and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. Prospect House itself will remain as a single dwelling unit.

  Permission, 9 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0184W

• 16 Mar 2026Grant permission

  The proposed modifications comprise the addition of 4 No. 2-storey Terraced Houses (three-bedroom units), along with 4 No. additional car parking spaces. This proposal will increase the overall number of residential units within the development from 80 No. to 84 No. Associated site works include revised bicycle storage arrangements, minor alterations to the site layout to accommodate the additional surface car parking spaces, and all other ancillary site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

  Permission, 4 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0312W

• 23 Feb 2026Grant permission

  Attic conversion for storage, including the installation of 3 no. Velux rooflights to the front roof slope and 3 no. Velux rooflights to the rear roof slope.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0078W

• 11 Feb 2026Grant permission

  The proposed development seeks permission for modifications to the previously granted permission (Reg. Ref. SD23A/0260 and Reg. Ref. SD25A/0116W), specifically relating to Block A. The modifications comprise the addition of 9 No. apartment units (6 No. one-bedroom units and 3 No. two-bedroom units) at third-floor level, resulting in the fourth floor becoming the set-back floor. The proposal will increase the overall height of Block A from five to six storeys, and the total number of apartments from 34 to 43, now consisting of 25 No. one-bedroom units and 18 No. two-bedroom units. Minor elevational amendments are proposed to reflect the inclusion of the additional floor. No changes are proposed to the as-granted 8 No. duplex units or 38 No. terraced houses. Accordingly, the overall total number of residential units within the development will increase to 89 No.Associated site works include revised bicycle storage arrangements, minor alterations to the site layout to accommodate additional surface car parking spaces, and all other ancillary site development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0274W

• 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

• 21 Nov 2025Grant retention & refuse retention

  Retention permission for the construction of an open covered structure over private patio space as constructed, retention of construction of private art studio space, ancillary to the residential apartment, located on private patio space as constructed and all associated site works. Both retention elements are located on previously used private open space associated with apartment 19 airpark house which is located on the top (3rd) floor of airpark house apartment block.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0654W

• 16 Oct 2025Grant permission

  Amendments to a previously approved Large-scale Residential Development (Register Reference LRD23A/0014; ABP Reference ABP-319353-24) consisting of minor modifications to the approved development to provide 9 no. additional surface car parking spaces and consequent minor modifications to the layout of one of the permitted public open spaces within the development. The proposed amendments will not result in any change to the total number of units to be provided on site.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, LRD25A/0007W

• 7 Oct 2025Refuse permission

  The application seeks permission for modifications to the previously granted planning permission (Reg. Ref. SD23A/260), specifically relating to the emergency vehicular access from Stocking Avenue. The proposed modifications consist of closing this access to emergency vehicles, while retaining permeability pedestrian access through the development There are no proposed changes to the as-granted buildings, the site layout, or the overall number of residential units.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0244W

• 23 Sept 2025Invalidate application

  Permission for development at this site, White Pines Stocking Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. The application seeks permission for modifications to the previously granted planning permission (Reg. Ref. SD23A/260), specifically relating to the emergency vehicular access from Stocking Avenue. The proposed modifications consist of closing this access to emergency vehicles, while retaining permeability pedestrian access through the development. There are no proposed changes to the as-granted buildings, the site layout, or the overall number of residential units.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0235W

• 9 Sept 2025Grant outline permission

  Outline planning permission for the construction of a new two-storey detached dwelling on the corner of Woodfield, adjacent to No. 173, with provision for new vehicular access, a dropped kerb from Woodfield, and all associated site works.

  Outline permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0170W

• 31 Jul 2025Unregistered application

  Proposed social housing development comprising 25 residential homes and all associated works on undeveloped lands located off Stocking Avenue and Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Theproposed development shallconsist of: i.25 No. residential units comprising of 11 No. 1-bed units, 5 no. 2-bed units and 9 No. 3-bed units. ii.The proposed units are arranged in three terraced buildings consisting of three and two storey development and a mixture of duplex apartments and house types. All units are ‘own door’ units. iii.All associated site works to include hard and soft landscaping, removal of existing boundary structures and provision of new boundary treatments, all vehicular and pedestrian entrances and circulation, car and bicycle parking spaces, any ancillary storage or services structures,lighting, signage and all associated site and development works necessary to facilitate the development.iv.Any associated ancillary site works as may be required to facilitate the development in adjacent lands to include but not limited to –foul and surface water drainage and utility connections

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, PT8SD278

• 26 Jun 2025Grant permission

  Erection of as bungalow with a mono pitch roof and ancillary site works, on site to east of existing house

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0246

• 26 Jun 2025Grant permission

  Planning permission to modify the previously granted permission, SD24A/0291W and SD21A/0194 at this site, Coolamber, Stocking Lane, Dublin 16. The Proposed modifications consist of the following: (i) Conversion of the as-granted 3-bedroom apartment on the first-floor level of the apartment block into 2no. 1-bedroom apartments with minor modifications to the elevations; (ii) Conversion of the as granted 3no. 2-storey 3-bedroom semi-detached houses to 3no. 3-storey 4-bedroom semi-detached houses by converting the attic into 2no. Bedrooms with skylights and converting the as-granted first-floor bedroom into a study room. (iii) Minor modifications to the internal layout and elevations of 4no.as granted houses. All with associated site works, private open space and drainage.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0074W

• 24 Jun 2025Grant permission

  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.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0135W

• 26 May 2025Grant permission

  The development shall consist of precast concrete hurling/skills wall together with retaining wall to side of existing pitch and associated siteworks.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0123

• 16 May 2025Grant permission for retention

  Retention permission of conversion of attic space to habitable room with en-suite, wardrobe and study with 3 roof lights to the front and 3 roof lights to the rear roof, and all associated works

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0279W

• 16 May 2025Grant permission

  Permission for modifications to previously granted under planning permission (Reg. Ref. SD23A-0260), specifically relating to Block A. The proposed modifications consist of the addition of 5 No. apartment units (1 No. 1-bed unit and 4 No. 2-bed units) on the third set-back floor. This change will increase the overall height of Block A from 4 storeys 5 storeys, and the total number of apartment units from 29 to 34 (comprising now 19 No. 1-bed units and 15 No. 2-bed units). Minor modifications to the elevations are also proposed as a result of the additional floor. No modifications to as-granted 08 no. duplex and 38 no. terraced houses, the overall total no. of units in this development is now increased to 80. Associated site works include revised bicycle storage, a slight modification to the site layout to accommodate additional surface car parking, and other ancillary works.

  Permission, 5 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0116W

• 7 May 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of the construction of a detached 2-storey four-bedroom house with pedestrian access from Stocking Lane and Laurel Manor, construction of 2 no. car parking spaces in Laurel Manor to serve the dwelling, and all associated site works and services.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0019W

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 Newtown.

Recorded monuments

• DU022-115 Fulacht fia
  Description

  A burnt mound was identified during archaeological monitoring at Rathfarnham Golf-Club (Reid 2002, 116-117). It was located to the W of the Owendoher River. It was associated with several stone-filled pits one of which was a probable trough for a fulacht fiadh. Four posts were identified in the corners of this subrectangular pit. A sample of charcoal from the pit produced a date of 3700+_60BP.

Architectural heritage

• Prospect House, country house, 1800–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey over basement house, c.1820. Smooth rendered front wall, slate hung to sides and rere. Single-pane timber sash windows. Timber panelled door with flanking side lights and timber surround, all under wide plain fanlight. Approached by flight of steps. Hipped slate roof with two central rendered chimney stacks. Two-storey smooth rendered section to rere. Gateway entrance with small ruinous lodge to west.

• Rookwood House, country house, 1800–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey country house, c.1810. Roughcast rendered walls. Timber sash windows. Double leaf timber panelled door with flanking Composite columns and elaborate radial fanlight. Approached by flight of steps. Hipped slate roof behind parapet, with two flanking chimney stacks. Inside gateway entrances two large classical urns on plinths.

• Ballyboden Waterworks, dam/reservoir/basin, 1880–1890 · Regional interest
  Description

  Reservoir and water treatment works, established 1883, taking water from the Glenasmole Reservoirs upstream. Stone-lined reservoir and single-storey coursed rubble granite valve buildings, formerly supplied by sand filtration beds, now decommissioned but in-situ, including sluices. Replaced by rapid gravity filtration plant, c.1955, with associated two-storey flat-roofed building. Smooth rendered walls, casement windows and glazed timber door having glass block sidelights and decorative roundel above. Retains some interior features.

• House, 1800–1830 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached six-bay two-storey house, c. 1820, on an L-plan. Built in two phases, four bays to west with further two bays to east. Roughcast rendered rubble walls. Large buttress to east wall. South gable partially slate hung. Timber sash windows to first floor. Timber casement below with traces of drip mouldings over. Projecting gabled porch with glass roof. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimney stacks. Rubble and brick boundary wall to street.

• Water pump, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Cast-iron water pump, c.1860, with lion's head detail above maker’s name. Fluted shaft with domed top and acorn finial. Modern tap fitted to side.

• Mill (water), 1800–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Ruinous remains of former multiple-bay possibly three-storey paper mill, c.1825, with curvilinear perimeter wall. Rubble and brick walls with several arched openings and some render surviving.

• Rockbrook Park School, country house, 1760–1780 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey over basement former country house, c.1770, now used as a school. Extended and remodelled in 1941. Smooth rendered walls with granite string courses, quoins and dressings to openings. Timber sash windows throughout. Diocletian window to first floor above central Venetian style doorway with replacement glazed timber door and double flight of steps. Five-bay rere elevation with central doorway having granite surround and simple scrolled pediment. Hipped slate roofs behind parapet, with two rendered chimney stacks. Five-bay two-storey extension to south in similar materials. Mature gardens to rere. Former farmyard to south.

• The Mews Building, stables, 1750–1780 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay two-storey former stables, c.1760. Altered, c.1940, and now in use as a store. Roughcast rendered rubble stone walls, with coursed rubble buttresses to north front and gables. Blocked carriage arch and five timber doors with ventilation slits above to north front. Cast-iron wall ties. Pitched and hipped roof, slate to north, hayloft with corrugated metal roof to south facing farmyard.

• Tigh Ban, house, 1800–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey house, c.1810, with attached range of outbuildings to north. Currently unoccupied. Roughcast rendered rubble stone walls. Timber door and timber casement windows. Rendered chimney stack to gable. M-profile tarred roof. Two extensions to north with garage doors, corrugated metal roofs.

• Boat House, gate lodge, 1830–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Corner-sited detached three-bay single-storey bow-fronted former gate lodge, c.1840, now used as a private house. Extended and altered in the mid twentieth century. Roughcast rendered walls. Timber casement windows. Hipped and curved slate roof. Flat-roofed extension to rere with glazed timber entrance door. Cylindrical rendered gate pier and iron bar half-moon gate to west.

• Doherty's, public house, 1830–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey public house, c.1840. Southern bay a later extension. Smooth rendered walls with parallel quoins. Irregularly spaced timber casement windows. Pair of lean-to porches with timber casement windows. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimney stacks. 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 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, moderately high, 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_3184 (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 Newtown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Newtown · An Baile Nua

Area

1,831,873 m² (183.19 ha, 452.67 acres)

Civil parish

Cruagh, and its townlands

Barony

Uppercross

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, Cruagh, Edmondstown, Killakee, Kilmashogue, Scholarstown, Tibradden, Woodtown

Placenames

Newtown 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.