Tymon South

369 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Tymon South, from 2 m² to 71,040 m² (7.1 ha, 17.55 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 48 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 358 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3DC (District, neighbourhood centre)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 23 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3HA-DV (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3LC (District, neighbourhood centre)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 4 Sept 2026Referral

  Construction of a single-storey flat-roof extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0398W

• 2 Jun 2026Grant permission

  Permission for a Large Scale Residential Development LRD at No. 2 Firhouse Road and the former Morton's The Firhouse Inn. The proposed development seeks amendments to the previously approved Largescale Residential Development LRD granted under Reg. Ref. LRD24A/0001 ABP Ref. 319568 24. The proposed amendments include a reduction in the footprint of the basement levels, amendments to the housing mix and elevations of Block A and Block B, amended roof profile, provision of surface level parking, and relocation of substation. The revised application is seeking permission for a total of 83 no. housing units (100 no. units applied for and 78 no. units granted by An Bord Pleanála), providing an increase of 5 no. units within the building footprint granted within Reg. Ref. LRD24A/0001 ABP Ref. 319568 24. The proposal provides for 2 no. blocks ranging in height from 3 to 4 storeys over basement levels comprising 4 no. duplex units, 2 no. 1 bedroom units, 1 no. 2 bedroom 3 person unit, and 1 no. 2 bedroom 4 person unit and 79 no. apartment units 1 no. studio units, 54 no. 1 bedroom units, 5 no. 2 bedroom 3 person units, and 19 no. 2 bedroom 4 person units. The apartment blocks will consist of the following: Block 01 Amendments to the previously permitted 3 storey rising to 4 storey over basement levels, comprising 54 units 2 no. studio units, 15 no. 1 bedroom units, 4 no. 2 bedroom 3 person units, 13 no. 2 bedroom 4 person units, along with 4 no. duplex units comprising 2 no. 1 bedroom units, and 2 no. 2 bedroom 3person units, to now provide for a 3 storey rising to 4 storey over basement levels comprising of 38 no. units as follows 1 no. studio unit, 16 no. 1 bedroom units, 4 no. 2 bedroom 3 person units, 13 no. 2 bedroom 4 person units, along with 4 no. duplex units comprising 2 no. 1 bedroom units, and 1 no. 2 bedroom 3 person unit and 1 no. 2 bedroom 4 person unit. Each unit will have its own private open space in the form of a private balcony or terraced area. Block 02 Amendments to the previously permitted 4 storey over basement levels comprising 40 units 18 no. 1 bedroom units, 2 no. 2 bedroom 3 person units, 17 no. 2 bedroom 4 person units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units, to now provide a 4 storey over basement levels comprising of 45 no. units as follows 38 no. 1 bedroom units, 1 no. 2 bedroom 3 person units, and 6 no. 2 bedroom 4 person units. Each unit will have its own private open space in the form of a private balcony or terraced area. The development will also provide for amendments to the permitted 395.2 sq. m. of commercial space including 1 no. office and 1 no. café located on the ground floor of Block 01, 1 no. creche and associated play area to the rear of Block 01, 1 no. barber between Block 01 and Block 02 and 1 no. bookmaker and medical consultancy, located on the ground floor of Block 02 to now provide for 423.5 sq. m. of commercial space as follows 1 no. office and 1 no. café located on the ground floor of Block 01. 1 no. creche and associated play area to the rear of Block 01. 1 no. barber between Block 01 and Block 02. 1 no. bookmaker and medical consultancy, located on the ground floor of Block 02. The proposed development will also provide for 63 no. car parking spaces including accessible parking and Electric Vehicle parking across basement, lower ground floor levels, and surface car parking, 196 no. bicycle parking spaces, 5 no. motorbike parking spaces; landscaping, including communal open space and public open space and children's play spaces, SuDS measures boundary treatment public lighting, re-located ESB substation plant and waste storage areas, associated signage details, all associated site and infrastructure works necessary to facilitate the development, with 1 no. pedestrian and cyclist access from Firhouse Road and 1 no. pedestrian and cyclist access from Mount Carmel Park, as granted under Reg. Ref. LRD24/A0001 ABP Ref. 319568 24.

  Permission, 5 homes · South Dublin County Council, LRD26A/0001W

• 27 May 2026Grant permission

  Proposed first floor extension over the existing ground floor layout, comprising of new bedroom, utility and extension to existing bathroom. Removal of existing tiled roof to southwest elevation to accommodate proposed first floor extension. Proposed dormer roof and windows constructed to the rear southeast facing elevation. Internal and external modifications to the existing floor plans and elevations and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0258W

• 12 Mar 2026Grant permission

  The alterations to the existing roof profile to convert it from a hipped roof profile to gable wall with apex roof, removal of the external chimney stack, conversion of the existing attic space into a home office/study with a dormer window to the rear, 2 roof lights to the front elevation roof plane and a new window in the new gable wall at second floor level.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0104W

• 22 Dec 2025Grant permission

  Planning permission is sought to amend Condition No. 5 of Reg. Ref. WA/389 which states that the building be used as a geriatric nursing home as set out in the application to now state that the building be used as a nursing home for the provision of residential accommodation and care to people in need of care. There are no works proposed as part of this application.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0181W

• 16 Dec 2025Grant permission

  Planning Permission for conversion of existing attic to non-habitable space including raised gable to mini-hip, dormer to rear, window to side & velux to front of existing dwelling.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0698W

• 2 Oct 2025Grant permission

  The proposed development includes the conversion of the existing attic. Alteration of the existing roof profile from hipped to full apex, Insertion of a gable window. Removal of the existing chimney. Construction of a dormer window to the rear roof plane and insertion of two roof windows to the front, plus all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0579W

• 9 Sept 2025Invalid - site notice

  The proposed development includes the conversion of the existing attic. Alteration of the existing roof profile from hipped to full apex, Insertion of a gable window. Removal of the existing chimney. Construction of a dormer window to the rear roof plane and insertion of two roof windows to the front, plus all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0538W

• 1 Sept 2025Grant permission for retention

  The development seeking retention consists of the construction of a garden structure circa 37sqm for home office and gym use with utility area.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0523W

• 14 Jul 2025Grant permission

  Construction of a single storey extension with flat roof to the front and side of the existing main dwelling including internal alterations and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0446W

• 28 Jun 2025Grant permission

  Part single storey and part two storey extension to rear

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0419W

• 30 May 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of an attic conversion with dormer roof to rear plus changing of existing roof profile from hipped to new mini Dutch roof plus removal of existing chimney stack and two number Velux rooflights to front roof slope and all associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0310

• 1 May 2025Grant permission

  Proposed Attic conversion for storage and modifications to roof profile

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0249

• 4 Apr 2025Grant permission

  The Development will consist of an attic conversion with dormer roof plus changing of existing roof profile from hipped to new mini Dutch roof plus removal of existing chimney stack and two number Velux roof lights to front roof slope and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0183

• 10 Mar 2025Invalid - site notice

  Conversion of existing attic space to non-habitable storage/office area with new revised roof profile (from hipped roof to gable end roof) to side/rear, 2 rooflights to front elevation, Dormer to rear, ground floor extension to rear, new porch area to front with internal modification and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0114W

• 4 Mar 2025Refuse permission

  The Installation of 6no. floodlights on 18m high columns around the previously consented Pitch One (Planning Reference SD20A/0140)

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0048W

• 24 Feb 2025Invalid - site notice

  Conversion of existing attic space to non-habitable storage/office area with new revised roof profile (from hipped roof to gable end roof) to side/rear, 2 rooflights to front elevation, Dormer to rear, ground floor extension to rear, new porch area to front with internal modification and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0084W

• 21 Feb 2025Declared exempt

  Extension to rear Kitchen and Dining Room, Addition of Utility Room widening / Insulation of Existing Shed - Repurposing of Shed to Living Area

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED25/0016

• 14 Jan 2025Withdraw the application

  The construction of a 24m long by 6m high Gaa (skills) wall and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0006W

• 14 Jan 2025Invalidate application

  The Installation of 6no. floodlights on 18m high columns around the previously consented Pitch One (Planning Reference SD20A/0140)

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0007W

• 10 Nov 2024Grant 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, construction of a dormer roof & window open to the rear elevation, 2 no. roof windows to front elevation and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0500W

• 16 Oct 2024Grant permission

  Seabren Developments Limited intend to apply to South Dublin County Council for planning permission at the Speaker Connolly Tavern. The site is bounded by Firhouse Road to the northwest, Ballycullen Avenue to the northeast, Firhouse Shopping Centre and car park to the south and neighbourhood shops to the east of the site. Vehicular access to the site will be from the existing vehicular access on Ballycullen Avenue with the existing right of way to and from the Supervalu Shopping Centre maintained. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the Speaker Connolly public house including the part single part two storey public house, and ancillary stores and structures (c.411sqm), on a development site of 0.323 Hectares (overall site area 0.332 Ha), and the development of 55 residential units together with commercial uses (gross floor area 7351.4 sq.m.) all in one building ranging in height from 4 to 6 storeys and part basement, comprising: • 17 One Bed Apartments • 38 Two Bed Apartments • 1 no. Public House and Restaurant (c.457.9 sq.m), 1 no. Cafe (c. 72 sq.m) and 1 no. Beauty Salon 27sq.m at ground floor level • 1 no. Medical Centre 144Sq.m and 1 no. Gym 114.8 sq.m at first floor level • Existing basement will be used as a plant room (c.127.6 sq.m). The works include removal of the boundary wall along Ballycullen Avenue, reconfiguration of the existing entrance, access road and public footpath and use of the existing internal access road including the vehicular link between Ballycullen Avenue and the Firhouse Shopping Centre. The development will also consist of the provision of enhanced pedestrian infrastructure, provision of communal open space (c.297 sq.m) at podium level and related play areas, public open space (c.390 )including hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, street furniture, car parking along the internal access road (2 visitor spaces), below podium car parking (25 no. spaces, including 2 accessible spaces and 2 car share spaces), electric vehicle charging points (4. no. of spaces ), bicycle parking (104 long stay, 48 short stay spaces and 4 cargo bike spaces), ESB substation and electrical services area, piped infrastructural services and connections to existing public services, ducting; plant, waste management provision, SuDS measures including Green/Blue roofs, stormwater management, signage; public lighting, solar panels as well as telecommunications infrastructure including 18 No. antennas enclosed in 9 No. shrouds and 6 No. transmission dishes, together with all associated equipment and all ancillary site development and excavation works above and below ground. An Coimisiún Pleanála-322215-25 Condition 10:

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0228W

• 3 Sept 2024Grant permission

  Amendments to previously permitted Planning permission SD23B/0040. Amendments consist of alterations to roof profile from hip to hip/flat roof and associated site works all at 82 Woodlawn Park Drive, Dublin 24

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0387

• 15 Jul 2024Grant permission

  An attic conversion with dormer roof to rear plus changing of existing roof profile from hipped to new mini Dutch roof plus removal of existing chimney stack and two number Velux rooflights to front roof slope and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0322

• 9 Jul 2024Grant permission

  Alterations and Single Storey Extension for bedrooms and bathrooms to rear and side with matching hipped tiled roof, related to internal alterations and all associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0095

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

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Dodder Valley 000991

Recorded monuments

• DU022-103 House - 18th/19th century
  Description

  Craig (1973, 12)mentions an 18th century house callled Sally Park. This is a 4 bay, three storey building. It was the home of Handcock, the historian of Tallaght. It is thought to be pre-1740 in date (Pers comm Frank Myles 01 March 1999).

Architectural heritage

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

  Detached four-bay three-storey Georgian country house, c.1770, now in use as a nursing home. Granite tetrastyle Doric entrance portico with offset double-leaf glazed timber door. Ground floor windows low sills, timber sashes. Upper floors mix of uPVC casement and timber sashes. Ground floor rendered below first floor sill course. Hipped slate roof with parapet. Two-storey wing to west with single Wyatt window on each floor. Seven-bay single-storey wing to east. West elevation has brick chimney stack flanked by lancet windows. North façade has modern stair tower. Grounds to north curtailed by concrete retaining wall due to road widening.

• Tymon South House, farm house, 1800–1830 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached multiple-bay single-storey former farmstead, c.1810, now a domestic dwelling. Comprises two abutting domestic buildings, byre and two roofless barns, all surrounding cobbled courtyard. Front elevation has four windows set symmetrically about modern porch having door with moulded scrolls in timber surround. Plain window openings with metal casement windows set in roughcast elevations. Adjacent building has bow front with Wyatt window. Side elevations have plain windows and east has shallow lean-to roof over extension. Hipped slate roof with sprocketed eaves, two chimney stacks set axially, and other set transverse in adjacent building. Decorative iron garden entrance gate and dressed stone gate posts with flanking wall sections surmounted by railings.

• Carmelite Monastery of the Assumption, school, 1865–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey former school, c.1868, now used as convent accommodation. Timber door and timber casement windows in lancet openings with red brick dressings, in coursed rubble wall. Dressed stone coping and kneelers, truncated gable finials. Gable end façades each with three lancets. Pitched slate roof with various rooflights inserted. Adjoining two-storey former stable buildings to south-west, converted to convent use. Cut stone gate piers.

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_3153 (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 Tymon South with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Tymon South · Tigh Motháin Theas

Area

423,839 m² (42.38 ha, 104.73 acres)

Civil parish

Tallaght, and its townlands

Barony

Uppercross

Electoral division

Firhouse Village, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Firhouse Village electoral division: 12,254 people in 3,945 households; 79% of households own their home; 31% of homes were built since 2001; 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballycragh, Knocklyon, Tallaght, Templeogue

Placenames

Tymon South 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.