Palmerston Upper

735 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Palmerston Upper, from 2 m² to 92,141 m² (9.21 ha, 22.77 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 35 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 608 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2VC (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 58 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1MRC (Commercial, retail)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 23 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3HA-LV (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 16 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 6 Sept 2026Valid

  First floor side extension with pitched roof over to front & flat roof to rear.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0399W

• 12 Aug 2026Referral

  Installation of six telecommunications antennas, together with three dishes; one equipment cabinets and all associated equipment at rooftop level; providing high-speed voice and broadband services for Vodafone Ireland.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0193W

• 23 Jul 2026Recommendation review

  Subdivision of existing retail unit; separating space back into two independent units.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0180W

• 17 Jul 2026Request additional information

  Change of use of existing ground floor cafe unit to proposed Healthcare use along with signage to the facade; This unit was originally granted permission for cafe use but has never been fitted out nor occupied.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0172W

• 10 Jul 2026Grant permission & grant retention

  Single storey front / side extension for garage conversion and Retention Permission for raised front living room windowsill.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0325W

• 18 Jun 2026Invalid - site notice

  Subdivision of existing retail unit, separating space back into two independent units.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0148W

• 8 Jun 2026Refuse permission

  (i) demolition of existing vacant single storey structure on-site (75sq.m) and associated garage structure to the rear of this (127sq.m); (ii) removal of existing pillars and railings along the front (northern) boundary of the site; (iii) construction of a mixed-use development comprising 1 no. commercial/retail unit at ground floor level (94sq.m) and 12 no. residential units (7 no. one-bedroom units, 3 no. two-bedroom units and 2 no. three-bedroom units) at upper floor levels in a four-storey building. Each apartment will be provided with private amenity space in the form of a balcony/terrace space and communal open space will be provided at ground and roof levels. A total of 42 no. internal and 2 no. external bicycle parking spaces are proposed to serve the development as well as 6 no. car parking spaces (including 1 no. accessible parking space) and a set-down area for servicing and deliveries at surface level. The proposed development also includes; (iv) all associated site and infrastructural works, including foul and surface water drainage, landscaping, plant areas, site lighting, bin storage and signage necessary to facilitate the development.

  Permission, 12 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0229W

• 28 May 2026Invalidate application

  Subdivision of existing retail unit; Separating space back into two independent units.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0126W

• 19 May 2026Grant permission & grant retention

  Single storey extension to front and first floor extension to side. Retention planning permission for extended vehicle access all with associated ancillary works.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0240W

• 7 May 2026Invalidate application

  Single storey extension to front and first floor extension to side all with associated ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0220W

• 16 Apr 2026Grant permission

  The development will consist of the erection of 2 no. 'Hitachi' signs at on the north and south elevations of Block B. The signs are located at 19 m above ground level on the north elevation and 11.5 m above ground level on the south elevation. The signs measure 5,225 mm wide by 836 mm high (4.37 sq m surface area) and are silhouette illuminated signs.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0096W

• 10 Mar 2026Grant permission

  The construction of a partially two storey over basement motor sales and service building, max. height of c. 11.6 metres with a total gross above ground level floor area of c. 2,198sq m. The development will include on-grade car and bicycle parking spaces, with vehicle display spaces on-grade and at basement level. The proposal also includes the reuse of the existing vehicular access to the north of the site, ramped access to basement level, all associated site enabling and excavation works, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, together with building mounted signage, site signage and flagpoles.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0297W

• 6 Mar 2026Grant permission

  Planning permission is sought for provision of internally illuminated fascia signage atop entrances on north western and north eastern elevations; provision of digital display screens (each 1,229x714mm) on north western elevation; and provision of vinyl signage on north western and north eastern elevations.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0061W

• 19 Dec 2025Grant permission

  Development will consist of a proposed new ground floor only extension to the front and rear of existing house. The existing garage space to be converted to habitable space. A proposed new first floor extension to the side of the existing house extending the existing roof over, a new flat roof dormer to the rear of the existing house roof and all ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0711

• 10 Dec 2025Invalidate application

  Development will consist of a proposed new ground floor only extension to the front & rear of the existing house. The existing garage space to be converted to habitable space. A proposed new first floor extension to the side of the existing houses extending the existing roof over. A new flat roof dormer to the rear of the existing house roof and all ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0687

• 8 Oct 2025Grant permission for retention

  Retention permission for development at Palmers Gate, Kennelsfort Road Lower, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. The development consists of modifications to the previously permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) (permitted under Refs. ABP-307092-20 and ABP-309899-21, now nearing completion) which include alterations to the basement including general reconfiguration of the layout including bin stores layout, with the construction of an additional basement area to accommodate an additional bin store and an additional 18 car parking spaces (now a total of 138 no. car parking spaces at basement level); the construction of a larger ESB sub-station on site to meet ESB requirements; and alterations to the previously permitted apartment unit layouts, elevations and mix of Block C from 30 no. 1 beds and 17 no. 2 beds to now provide 32 no. 1 beds and 15 no. 2 beds, and Block E from 40 no. 1 beds and 23 no. 2 beds to now provide 42 no. 1 beds and 21 no. 2 beds), and all associated site works necessary to facilitate this development.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, LRD25A/0006W

• 1 Oct 2025Grant permission

  Provision of internally illuminated fascia signage atop entrances on western and southern elevations; provision of digital display screens (each 1,229x714mm) on western and southern elevations; and provision of vinyl signage on western and southern elevations.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0241W

• 18 Sept 2025Grant permission

  Two storey flat roof bedroom extension (area 38m2) to rear of existing two storey terrace house and a separate single storey garden room to rear of dwelling (area 56m2) and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0066W

• 21 Jul 2025Grant permission

  Planning permission for (1) new rear extension (2) attic conversion with new dormer window to rear and two rooflights to front (3) extension to domestic shed (4) new vehicular entrance, and all associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0283W

• 17 Oct 2024Refuse permission

  (i) demolition of existing vacant single storey structure on-site (75 sq.m) and associated garage structure to the rear of this (127 sq.m); (ii) construction of a mixed-use development comprising 1 no. commercial/retail unit at ground floor level (160 sq.m) and 12 no. residential units (6 no. one-bedroom units, 3 no. two-bedroom units and 3 no. three-bedroom units) at upper floor levels in a four-storey building. Each apartment will be provided with private amenity space in the form of a balcony/terrace space and communal open space will be provided at ground and roof levels. A total of 42 no. internal bicycle parking spaces are proposed to serve the development as well as 6 no. car parking spaces (including 1 no. accessible parking space) at surface level. The proposed development also includes (iii) all associated site and infrastructural works, including foul and surface water drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments, plant room, site lighting, bin storage and signage necessary to facilitate the development.

  Permission, 12 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0315

• 20 Sept 2024Grant permission

  Next retail limited intend to apply for permission for the development at this site Unit 1-4, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. The development consists of the replacement of existing manual entrance door to new automatic sliding doors.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0219W

• 28 Aug 2024Grant permission

  This planning application seeks permission for development and modifications permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SD23A/0241, as follows: 1. Change of façade materials to existing front and side walls (c.160 sq.m) located above Unit 20 and Unit 21B, from render finish to cladding finish, as permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241; 2. New cladding between storefront windows on Unit 20 and 21B (c.11 sq.m) permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241; 3. Windscreens (c.2.3m in height) at the entrance doors of Unit 20 and 21B, as permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241; 4. A new fire-rated glazed screen (c.2.9m x c.3.2m) located internally between the lobby and Unit 20 and a new fire-rated glazed screen (c.2.9m x c.3.2m) and door located internally between the lobby and Unit 21B, as permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. S023A/0241; 5. Installation of 12 no. roof ventilation hoods at roof level of Unit 20 & Unit 21B (permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241) associated with internal ventilation of these units; 6. The relocation of 2 no. existing pay stations and removal of associated canopies, to the east and west of the Yellow Entrance, to be relocated to the front of the pedestrian walk-through adjacent to the bus plaza; 7. All associated site services, landscaping and development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0207

• 22 Aug 2024Grant permission

  The development will consist of 15.6 sq m ground floor extension to the front and 18.8 sq m ground floor extension to the side, 19.0 sq m first floor extension to the side over existing garage, with existing pitched roof extended over side extension with parapet above roof level to party wall with 162 The Coppice, together with flat roof dormer to the rear of converted non-habitable roof space of 40.0 sq m, with minor internal alterations and all associated ancillary site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0370W

• 26 Jul 2024Withdraw the application

  The development will consist of 15.6 sqm ground floor extension to the front and 18.8 sqm ground floor extension to the side, 19.0 sqm first floor extension to the side over existing garage, with existing pitched roof extended over side extension, together with flat roof dormer to the rear of converted non-habitable roof space of 40.0 sqm, with minor internal alterations and all associated ancillary site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0342W

• 10 Jul 2024Grant permission

  Material change of use and extensions of an existing two storey shop and residential building. The existing building consists of a shop at ground floor with storage facilities to the rear with a two bedroom apartment at first floor. The proposed development will consist of the partial demolition of the ground floor to create a residential courtyard and a material change of use from retail and storage into a shop with a two bedroom apartment to the rear. The first floor will consist of an extension to rear of the existing two bedroom apartment to create a three bedroom apartment and screened roof terrace. The development will include all modifications to existing services and connections ancillary to the development.

  Permission, 2 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0189

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 Palmerston Upper.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Palmerston Upper.

Architectural heritage

• Deadman's Inn, public house, 1700–1710 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey public house, c.1702, with shallow central entrance breakfront. Rendered, ruled and lined walls with projecting base course. Diamond-paned timber sash windows with architrave surrounds. Pitched slate roof with perforated cresting and chimney stacks to gable ends. Substantially extended, and timber pub front and entrance canopy with Doric columns added, c.1995.

• House, 1900–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey with attic house, c.1910, now used as a store building for a construction company. Random coursed granite rubble walls with red brick quoins and opening surrounds, and rendered base course. Timber casement windows with granite sills and lintels. Gable-fronted timber-framed entrance porch. Pitched slate roof with two red brick chimney stacks and terracotta ridge tiles. Set within modern industrial yard.

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 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_3085 (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 Palmerston Upper with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Palmerston Upper · Baile Phámar Uachtarach

Area

829,635 m² (82.96 ha, 205.01 acres)

Civil parish

Palmerston, and its townlands

Barony

Uppercross

Electoral division

Palmerston West, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Palmerston West electoral division: 7,323 people in 2,230 households; 68% of households own their home; 6% of homes were built since 2001; 2% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Brooklawn, Fonthill, Irishtown, Palmerston Lower, Quarryvale, Redcowfarm, Woodfarm

Placenames

Palmerston Upper 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.