Oldorchard

457 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Oldorchard, from 1 m² to 59,500 m² (5.95 ha, 14.7 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 20 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 455 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3LC (District, neighbourhood centre)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 12 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 1 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

• 20 Jul 2026Grant permission for retention

  Elevation alterations to previously granted application SD19A/0201 to include additional window at ground floor level, window positions altered, omission standing seamed metal canopy and full brick clad throughout on east elevation, addition of small ground floor window on south elevation, change of rear ground floor structure finish from render to brick finish and all associated works.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0174W

• 14 Jul 2026Grant permission

  Demolition of the existing two storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling and construction of a new two storey extension to the side and front of the existing dwelling including alterations to existing porch; construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and all associated alterations to the elevations, internal alterations, site, drainage, landscaping and ancillary works; alterations to the existing vehicular entrance to increase in width to 3.5M.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0330W

• 18 Jun 2026Request additional information

  Two-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. First-floor extension to the side of the existing dwelling with alterations to the front external finish of the existing garage and all associated alterations to the elevations, internal alterations, site, drainage, landscaping and ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0250W

• 12 Jun 2026Grant permission

  Modifications to previously granted planning permission reg. ref.: SD25B/0724W; Modifications include: (1) Change of lower roof profile to front; (2) Change to entry door and front fenestration at ground floor.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0294W

• 25 May 2026Referred to an coimisiún pleanála for determination

  The planning status of cumulative and evolving works, activities and operational indicators occurring at Rosebank House and Rosebank Lodge, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, including: works to and within the curtilage of Protected Structure RPS Ref. 267; works the subject of Warning Letters, Enforcement Notices and a Section 59 Endangerment Notice issued by South Dublin County Council; hard surfacing, lighting, drainage, excavation and other site works; operational and occupation-related activity associated with intensified multi-occupancy use; tree removal and landscape alteration; and potential environmental and ecological considerations arising from the hydrological relationship with the Owendoher River corridor. This request further concerns whether such cumulative and evolving works, activities and operational indicators constitute development and/or exempted development for the purposes of the Planning and Development Acts and Regulations

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0050

• 14 May 2026Grant permission

  Attic conversion for storage, raising the side gable to form a half-hipped roof with roof lights.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0231W

• 2 Apr 2026Grant permission

  The development will consist of the construction of 2 no. ground floor bay windows to front elevation and relocation of front entrance hall door (total area 4.1m.sq.) with associated canopy over, alterations to existing single storey side extension and construction of first floor extension over together with a single storey extension to rear (total area 59.9m.sq.), Widening of existing vehicular driveway to front of property and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0152W

• 24 Mar 2026Grant permission & grant retention

  Conversion of attic to storage and a bathroom, including changing his existing hipped end roof to a dutch hipped gable end roof, a dormer window to the rear, removal of an existing chimney to the rear all at roof level and re-location of an existing side window at first floor level. Retention permission for a single storey rear extension.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0134W

• 20 Mar 2026Grant permission

  To erect a front porch extension, new flat roof over bay window to front of house, a new single storey rear extension with flat roof and roof window, new roof windows to rear of existing roof, resize window at first floor level to rear elevation, extend vehicular entrance to 3.95 metres wide and dish footpath accordingly, and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0121W

• 19 Mar 2026Grant permission

  The development consists of an attic conversion for storage, adding a dormer roof to the rear, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0115W

• 16 Mar 2026Grant permission

  a) The subdivision of existing site, Demolition of existing site. b) Demolition of existing single storey garage & garden wall to the rear / side, to enable, c) the erection of a 2 - storey 2 bed house to the rear / side of existing house, d) new c.1.8m high gardens walls, to subdivide site and provide private open space for both houses, e) new c.3m wide vehicular entrance to serve the proposed house, and f) all associated site works, including landscaping, SUDS drainage, to facilitate the development.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0168

• 20 Feb 2026Refuse permission

  Permission is sought for minor works to the existing 2 no. dwellings as follows: (i) the demolition of a detached garden shed to the front garden of St. Mary's and demolition of 2 no. sheds located to the rear of St. Mary's and Presbytery (comprising a total floor area of 40sqm), (ii) the subdivision of the front boundaries of St. Mary's and Presbytery and alteration to the existing vehicular entrance off Willbrook Road to facilitate 2 no. new vehicular entrances to the existing car parking area and to provide for 2 no. car parking spaces per dwelling, and, (iii) the replacement of the existing windows to the front facade of the existing two storey, semi-detached houses. Planning Permission is also sought for a new residential infill scheme on the lands to the side and rear of the existing dwellings to comprise: (iv) the construction of 5 no. new dwellings comprising 2 no. two-storey detached dwellings and 3 no. three-storey detached dwellings (1 no. three-bedroom unit and 4 no. four-bedroom units), all flat roofed, with each dwelling being served by private amenity space in the form of a rear garden and the three-storey dwellings also being served by private terraces at second floor level; (v) the provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance including reduction in the height of boundary wall off Willbrook Road; and new internal access road serving the proposed residential scheme, and; (vi) the provision of 7 no. car parking spaces, 10 no. resident bicycle parking spaces, and 6 no. visitor bicycle parking spaces to serve the residential scheme. The proposal also includes all ancillary site and infrastructural works which include: the provision of bin stores, foul and surface water drainage, public open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the overall development. The development results in a total of 7 no. dwellings.

  Permission, 7 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0096W

• 4 Feb 2026Grant permission

  Relocation of front door and integration of part of existing porch into dwelling, conversion of existing garage and construction of two storey extension to side of dwelling. Single storey extension to rear. (total new habitable floor area 78.5m.sq.). Conversion of attic space for storage purposes and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0045W

• 20 Jan 2026Grant permission

  Planning permission for demolition of existing shed and construction of universal accessible garden room and all associated site works to rear of existing dwelling.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0019W

• 14 Jan 2026Declared not exempt

  Whether the use of two residential buildings, where care is not provided, to house homeless families, is or is not development

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0003

• 8 Jan 2026Grant permission

  Proposed demolition of existing single storey pitched roof extension at rear (22.85sq.m) & construction of new single storey flat roof extension across rear (37.77sq.m) complete with parapet wall to perimeter of extension & new roof windows over, together with internal alterations & associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0004W

• 23 Dec 2025Grant permission & grant retention

  1) single storey extension to front and rear, 2) change of roof profile from full to half hip, 3) change of fenestration and internal layout, 4) attic conversion with dormer window to rear, 5) relocation and enlargement of existing vehicular access to front, 6) garage conversion, 7) all related works. Retention permission is sought for a 2-storey extension to side.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0724W

• 15 Dec 2025Cannot determine

  1. Material change of use from a single dwelling to multi-occupancy institutional / Accommodation hub/hostel - type accommodation. 2 Two structures erected either side of the protected bridge adjacent of RPS 267 - as per SDCC Enforcement Officer Inspection. 3. Excavation of trenches and drainage works adjacent to the Owendoher River possibly linked to storm/foul connections. No confirmation of Irish Water Capacity for increased intensity of development. 4. Works to or adjacent to Protected Structures - bridge, railings, gates and walls ( RSP 267 ) debris falling into river. 5. Deposition of construction debris into the Owendoher River - no protection measures or run-off from works. 6. Removal of mature trees and Vegetation within the redline area of Rosebank but also on Council- owned zoned open space ( Willowbank Green ) outside the property boundary. No tree Protection measures deployed. 7. works within a hydrological zone known to contain otter habitats and known other watercourse and valuable spawning river for Dodder Catchment.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0102

• 3 Dec 2025Declared exempt

  Upgrade of existing conservatory built in 1992, approved by Dublin City Council, copy attached. Upgrade includes new synthetic slate roof, new windows with insulated support walls . Foundation of existing structure remains unchanged, in a single storey structure.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0069

• 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

• 15 Oct 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of the provision of a new front rooflight, a new pitched roof with side gable in lieu of existing two-storey pitched hipped roof, a new side gable window, a new rear dormer and associated attic conversion, with sundry associated works and exempted development works ongoing, all to existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling house

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0599W

• 8 Oct 2025Grant permission

  Single-storey flat roof extension to the rear of existing dwelling with roof lights, Two-storey pitched roof extension to side and front of existing dwelling, alterations to front, side and rear elevation, new front porch, garage conversion to habitable space, removal of existing overhang/canopy to side, widening of existing vehicular entrance to 3.5m and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0588

• 31 Aug 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of increase in height of side wall of the house to change from hipped roof profile to a 'Dutch hip' roof profile, conversion of attic space (28.m.sq.), construction of a dormer roof with dark grey or black metal cladding finish with window opening, skylight to the rear elevation, construction of a single storey out building (40m.sq.) for use as a home office / gym to rear of property and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0521W

• 1 Aug 2025Invalid - site notice

  The development will consist of increase in height of side wall of the house to change from hipped roof profile to a 'Dutch hip' roof profile, conversion of attic space (28.m.sq.), construction of a dormer roof with dark grey or black metal cladding finish with window ope and a skylight to the rear elevation. Construction of a single storey out building (40m.sq.) for use as a home office / gym to rear of property and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0477W

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 Oldorchard.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Oldorchard.

Architectural heritage

• Milestone/milepost, 1830–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Cast-iron milestone, c.1850,set into chamfered granite pillar, all set into rubble wall. Cast characters read 'From G.P.O. 5 MILES'.

• Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, church/chapel, 1960–1970 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached cruciform plan Catholic church, c.1965. Pre-cast concrete frame construction with infill roughcast rendered panels and stained glass windows. Concrete framed projecting confessionals to sides of nave with copper cladding. Bronze entrance doors with cast bronze relief panels, below copper-roofed concrete canopy. Similar roofs to side chapels. High pitched pantile roof with copper-clad fleche at crossing having skylights at base. Timber pews, exposed concrete frame and stained glass to interior. Church hall of similar design and materials to north.

• Riversdale House, house, 1800–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay, two-storey house, c.1830. Double pile with natural slate roof. Timber sliding sash windows. Extended to rear. Former entrance with wrought-iron gates leading to rubble arched bridge over river.

• Rosebank, demesne walls/gates/railings, 1810–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Entrance to former house, c.1830, now demolished. Elaborate cast-iron gates with carved stone-capped rendered piers having recessed panels. Rendered, ruled and lined quadrant screen walls with stone coping and similar terminating piers. Single-storey buildings within each re-entrant corner, three-bay gate lodge with lean-to slate roof to north, outbuilding to south. Smooth rendered walls. Ogee-arched doorways with timber tongue and groove doors having iron fittings. Rough dressed blocks to parapets. Avenue carried over canalised river by single-arch stone bridge with cast-iron lancet style railings on plinth wall. Monolithic granite octagonal terminating piers with carriage lamps to west end.

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.

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

Name

Oldorchard · An Seanúllord

Area

515,374 m² (51.54 ha, 127.35 acres)

Civil parish

Rathfarnham, and its townlands

Barony

Rathdown

Electoral division

Rathfarnham-Butterfield, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Rathfarnham-Butterfield electoral division: 3,290 people in 1,226 households; 86% of households own their home; 12% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyboden, Ballyroan, Butterfield, Rathfarnham, Willbrook

Placenames

Oldorchard 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.