Scholarstown

929 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Scholarstown, from 1 m² to 132,735 m² (13.27 ha, 32.8 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 73 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 947 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 18 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 4 Aug 202635 day assessment

  domestic works to existing two-storey detached dwelling comprised of: removal of existing single storey conservatory to side; conversion to habitable use of existing attached garage to side; lowering of floor level by 450mm across rear of house; elevation changes, including alteration of fenestration; new rooflights to front and rear of main roof; modifications to existing house; new external insulation to entire house; and all ancillary works; at Cloghernagh, Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0360W

• 24 Jul 2026Recommendation review

  Construction of 5 no. 2-storey 4-bed detached dwellings; New internal access road and widening of the existing vehicular access from The Rookery; New boundary and entrance gates to Mount Michael House; Car parking, bin stores, landscaped communal open space and boundary treatments; All associated site works and services; The lands are adjacent to Mount Michael House, a Protected Structure.

  Permission, 5 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0182W

• 1 Jul 2026Unregistered application

  Proposed Outdoor advertising project comprising of digital advertising display units

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, PT8SD422

• 19 Jun 2026Seek clarification of additional information

  A tennis and padel sports facility, including 2No. outdoor tennis courts with associated floodlights; 3No. outdoor padel courts with integrated lighting partially covered with 10m high open-sided steel and canvas roof; 1No. indoor tennis hall housing 4 indoor tennis courts; 1No. indoor tennis hall housing 3 indoor tennis courts, warm up area, W/Cs, changing facilities & viewing platform; clubhouse containing toilets, changing rooms, kitchen, lounge, small office area, store room & viewing area; 49 car parking spaces; 52 bicycle parking spaces; new access from Stocking Well and all associated landscaping & site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0308W

• 15 Jun 2026Grant permission

  Single storey flat roof xxtension (14sq.m) to rear rest ride of existing dwelling; West side elevation to include 2 no. new windows to match existing & relocated garden gate.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0295W

• 12 Jun 2026Declared exempt

  External wall insulation, smooth finish.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0056

• 20 May 2026Request additional information

  Dormer extension at existing attic level and an extension at first-floor level to facilitate the conversion of the existing three-storey, three-bedroom semi-detached dwelling into a three-storey, four-bedroom dwelling. The proposed works will include (i) modifications to part of the existing roof over the rear ground-floor kitchen area to incorporate a pitched roof, (ii) Construction of a first-floor extension with associated internal reconfiguration, (iii) Construction of a dormer extension with reconfiguration of the attic layout to provide an additional bedroom, (iv) Removal and replacement of existing rear first-floor windows, installation of a new dormer window and ground-floor bi-fold door, (v) Relocation/reuse of the existing ground-floor skylight at dormer level, and all associated site works, landscaping, drainage, and ancillary service works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0242W

• 6 May 2026Declared exempt

  (a) Removal of 12m2 Conservatory & Construct a new 24.5m2 Ground Floor Single Storey extension to rear of the property. (b) Install external insulation to all external walls of the property. The front Facade external insulation will remain brick style finish in keeping with existing local properties.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0040

• 24 Mar 2026Declared exempt

  Removal of a traffic lane, Reconfiguration of junction geometry, Installation of traffic signals, Provision of pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, Associated ancillary and landscaping work

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0027

• 9 Mar 2026Grant permission

  Demolition of existing side shed, new single storey front and side extension, alteration to front entrance with new porch, two storey extension to the side/ rear of the dwelling, new dormer type window to the rear roof, Velux type window to the front, some internal alterations and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0097W

• 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

• 24 Nov 2025Grant permission

  a) The demolition of the 4 no. existing shed structures on site within the curtilage of the protected structure. b) The retention, alteration and conversion of Scholarstown House (Protected Structure) into two no. residential units comprised of 1 no. 2-bed and 1 no. 3-bed units served by private open space in the form of ground floor terraces. The proposed works to Scholarstown House include but are not limited to internal re-configuration; the re-location of the staircase to its original location within the house; the removal of non-original features including the closing up of non-original openings; and the creation of a new door opening within the existing alcove, and the blocking up of a window opening both located on the northern elevation. c) The construction of an apartment block ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys containing 55 no. apartment units comprised of 16 no. 1-bed apartments, 26 no. 2-bed apartments, and 13 no. 3-bed apartments all served by private open space in the form of balconies and/or ground floor terraces. d) The proposed development also includes residential amenities, car and cycle parking accessed via a new pedestrian and vehicular access off Orlagh Grove with the existing entrances on Scholarstown Road and Orlagh Grove being re-configured to provide for pedestrian and cycle access and all ancillary development works required to facilitate the development including but not limited to, plant rooms, a substation, bin stores, landscaping, boundary treatments and lighting. The proposed development comprises the carrying out of works to a protected structure: Scholarstown House (RPS Ref: 322).

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0150W

• 14 Nov 2025Grant permission

  The conversion of existing attic space comprising of the modifications and extending existing roof structure, raising existing gable wall to form roof, removal of chimney, dormer to the rear and new access stairs

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0644W

• 15 Aug 2025Declared exempt

  The reconfiguration of the Orlagh Roundabout ( R113 / Scholarstown Road junction ), including: the removal of a traffic lane on the eastern arm of the roundabout ( R113 ), The installation of shared pedestrian / Cyclist facilities, and associated traffic signal and junction layout changes. These works were implemented in 2018 - 2019 under section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, following a cyclist scheme Part 8 public consultation and road safety audits.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0074

• 25 Jul 2025Grant permission

  Proposed domestic single extension to rear, conversion of attic space to non-habitable space, change of roof profile from hip to mini-hip with dormer to rear, Velux to front, window to side widening of existing vehicular access, and all associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0292W

• 10 Jul 2025Grant permission

  Attic conversion for new bedroom and ensuite, including removal of existing chimney, increased roof height with modification from hipped to half-hipped roof profile, raised gable walls on both sides, gable window to each side, rear dormer extension, and two rooflights to the front roof slope.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0438W

• 29 May 2025Grant permission

  Proposed ground floor single storey pitched roof extension to rear (floor area = 30.30sq.m) with a proposed ridge height of 3.965m high, complete with 4no. 'velux' roof lights over & 4no. new windows to side / west elevation, together with internal alterations & associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0303W

• 7 May 2025Grant permission

  Planning permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof and dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non-habitable storage space with roof windows to front, single storey porch extension to front, removal of existing chimney, 2 no new windows to rear elevation all with associated ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0255W

• 10 Apr 2025Grant permission

  The construction of a dormer roof on the side of the main roof, modifying the rear extension to create parapet walls and a flat roof with roof lights, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0200W

• 10 Mar 2025Grant permission

  For the construction of double storey side extension to existing semi-detached house, extension of existing single storey rear extension, conversion of existing attic to 2 No. Bedrooms with individual dormer windows and all associated works. Works on ground floor of double storey side extension consist of new utility area, and roller shutter door to house a vehicle securely in ground floor space and first floor consists of 2 new bedrooms with landing area. Demolition works include existing front side boundary wall and existing rear extension wall.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0122W

• 5 Feb 2025Grant permission

  Alterations to existing Hip Roof to create gable Roof to side to accommodate Attic stairs to allow conversion of Attic in to non habitable storage with dormer to rear, new window to side gable and new Windows to front of roof with associated ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0041W

• 3 Jan 2025Declared exempt

  Single storey extension (28.1 Meters sq.) to rear of existing semi-D property.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0001

• 9 Dec 2024Grant permission

  Planning Permission sought for a change of use of existing detached single storey detached structure formally used as a medical practice into a two bedroom residential dwelling with two new ventilated rooflights in existing front tiled roof, two new ventilated roof lights to the rear tiled roof: removal of existing roller shutter door to gable end and infill with brick surface: internal alterations and associate site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0271

• 28 Nov 2024Grant permission

  Consist of an attic extension to an existing dwelling and all ancillary site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0453W

• 14 Nov 2024Declared exempt

  Conversion of garage for habitable purposes & single storey domestic extension to rear of property.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0065

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 Scholarstown.

Recorded monuments

• DU022-020 Ringfort - unclassified
  Description

  Situated in an area of undulating grassland SE of the Dodder valley. Named on the 1843 OS 6-inch map as a roughly circular, hachured enclosure. The site was excavated in 1985 prior to motorway construction (Keeley 1985, 23). It comprised a truncated circular structure (int. diam. 24m) defined by a bank and external fosse. Excavations revealed a D-shaped wooden structure, a hearth and a series of pits and post-holes within the interior. Finds included a flint scraper and a possible loom weight. Compiled by Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 25th April 2012

Architectural heritage

• Boden Park House, country house, 1800–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Five-bay two-storey house, c.1825. Roughcast rendered walls, raised parapet to hipped slate roof. Wings and ancillary buildings. Gateway with cast-iron gates.

• Scholarstown House, house, 1900–1915 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, rebuilt after fire in 1909, reputedly first built in 1588 for Bishop Adam Loftus. Roughcast rendered walls. Timber sash windows, wider to first floor and paired to ground floor outer bays. Central glazed timber door with segmental-arched radial fanlight above flat projecting bracketed timber hood. Pitched slate roof with gable chimney stacks. Large three-storey square-plan wing to rere, with further ancillary buildings in garden.

• Willow House, house, 1810–1835 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, c.1825. Full-height bow to east end. Smooth rendered walls. Timber sash windows. Timber panelled door with plain fanlight. Architrave surrounds to ground floor openings. Hipped slate roof, conical to bow end, with decorative ridge cresting. Unused gateway with cast-iron gates and rendered quadrant walls.

• Ros Mór, country house, 1840–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey country house, c.1860, renovated after fire in 1930. Rendered, ruled and lined walls with parallel granite quoins. Timber casement windows with architrave surrounds and granite sills. Window above porch has stained glass and relates to previous altar site in that room. Central projecting porch with carved granite front housing timber panelled door with sidelights and elaborate radial fanlight. Hipped slate roof with bracketed eaves and two central rendered chimney stacks. Ancillary farm buildings behind house.

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

Name

Scholarstown · Baile Scallart

Area

828,843 m² (82.88 ha, 204.81 acres)

Civil parish

Rathfarnham, and its townlands

Barony

Uppercross

Electoral division

Ballyboden, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Ballyboden electoral division: 5,246 people in 1,797 households; 86% of households own their home; 14% of homes were built since 2001; 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyboden, Ballycullen, Ballyroan, Knocklyon, Newtown, Woodtown

Placenames

Scholarstown 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.