Scholarstown
Scholarstown is a townland in the civil parish of Rathfarnham, barony of Uppercross, Co. Dublin. Its name in Irish is Baile Scallart.
Parcel 5315865
- Area
- 287 m²
- Buildings
- 1 building touches it. Its footprint covers 100 m².
- Zoning
- R2 RES (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
- Townland
- Scholarstown
Planning applications on this parcel
20 Jan 2023Grant permission
Conversion of the attic into a bedroom & study with a dormer window to the front to match existing dormer windows in the estate; There will be 1 Velux Quattro escape window (or similar) along with a separate Velux window to the front of the property and 3 Velux rooflights to the rear of the property.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0016
10 Jul 2020Grant extension of duration of permission
Permission for modifications to Apartment Block B of the residential development permitted under Reg. Ref.: SD15A/0017 & ABP Ref. PL06S.244732, amended under Reg. Ref.: SD18A/0020. The modifications consist of the following: (1) Reconfiguration and alterations to the permitted third floor level to provide 2 additional residential units, Units 312 and 313, resulting in the provision of 2 1-bed units and 6 2-bed units at third floor level. The residential gross floor area at the third floor level increases from 661 sqm to 748 sqm. (2) The provision of an additional floor (proposed at fourth floor level) to provide 6 no. additional residential units (6 2-bed units) with a GFA of 661 sqm. (3) The proposed modifications and additional storey for Apartment Block B increases the number of units from 30 to 38 units, includes associated alterations to the elevations and associated site development works. (4) Alterations to the permitted parking layout at surface level including the provision of 10 additional car parking spaces. (5) The total gross floor area of Apartment Block B will increase from 3,767sq.m to 4,515sq.m.
Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0276/EP
10 Jul 2020Grant extension of duration of permission
Modifications to apartment Block A within the residential development permitted under Reg. SD15A/0017 & ABP ref. PL06S.244732 as amended under Reg. SD18A/0215 ; reconfiguration and alterations to the permitted third floor level to provide 2 additional residential units; units 282 and 283, resulting in provision of 2 one bed units, 6 two bed units and one 3 bed unit; the residential gross floor area at the third floor level increases from 734sq.m to 866sq.m; additional floor (proposed at fourth floor level) to provide 7 additional residential units (6 two bed units and one 1 bed unit) with a GFA of 740sq.m; modifications and additional floor increases the number of units from 34 to 43 units in apartment block A, including associated alterations to the elevations; alterations to the permitted car parking layout at basement and surface level including 9 additional car parking spaces; 14 additional cycle parking spaces; total gross floor area of apartment Block A will increase from 4,314sq.m to 5,604sq.m at Scholarstown Wood, located south of Scholarstown Road, west of Stocking Lane, north of Ballyboden waterworks and east of Woodfield.
Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0369/EP
21 Dec 2018Grant permission
Alterations to permitted unit no's 164 - 171, 178, 182, 183 and 187 (12 three bedroom units) to provide for a change of house type from 4 Type 1BH, 4 Type 1B, 2 Type 1AH and 2 Type 1A to 4 Type FH, 4 Type F, 2 Type GH and 2 Type G (12 four bedroom units); associated modifications to the sizes of private gardens to permitted unit no's 162, 163, 179 - 181 and 184 - 186. Modifications relate to permitted unit no's. 162 - 171 and 178 - 187; development permitted under Reg. Ref. SD15A/0017 & ABP Ref. PL 06S.244732, as amended by Reg. Ref. SD17A/0434 which is currently under construction.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0461
23 Nov 2018Grant permission
Permission for modifications to Apartment Block B of the residential development permitted under Reg. Ref.: SD15A/0017 & ABP Ref. PL06S.244732, amended under Reg. Ref.: SD18A/0020. The modifications consist of the following: (1) Reconfiguration and alterations to the permitted third floor level to provide 2 additional residential units, Units 312 and 313, resulting in the provision of 2 1-bed units and 6 2-bed units at third floor level. The residential gross floor area at the third floor level increases from 661 sqm to 748 sqm. (2) The provision of an additional floor (proposed at fourth floor level) to provide 6 no. additional residential units (6 2-bed units) with a GFA of 661 sqm. (3) The proposed modifications and additional storey for Apartment Block B increases the number of units from 30 to 38 units, includes associated alterations to the elevations and associated site development works. (4) Alterations to the permitted parking layout at surface level including the provision of 10 additional car parking spaces. (5) The total gross floor area of Apartment Block B will increase from 3,767sq.m to 4,515sq.m.
Permission, 8 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0276
10 Oct 2018Grant permission
Modifications to apartment Block A within the residential development permitted under Reg. SD15A/0017 & ABP ref. PL06S.244732 as amended under Reg. SD18A/0215 ; reconfiguration and alterations to the permitted third floor level to provide 2 additional residential units; units 282 and 283, resulting in provision of 2 one bed units, 6 two bed units and one 3 bed unit; the residential gross floor area at the third floor level increases from 734sq.m to 866sq.m; additional floor (proposed at fourth floor level) to provide 7 additional residential units (6 two bed units and one 1 bed unit) with a GFA of 740sq.m; modifications and additional floor increases the number of units from 34 to 43 units in apartment block A, including associated alterations to the elevations; alterations to the permitted car parking layout at basement and surface level including 9 additional car parking spaces; 14 additional cycle parking spaces; total gross floor area of apartment Block A will increase from 4,314sq.m to 5,604sq.m at Scholarstown Wood, located south of Scholarstown Road, west of Stocking Lane, north of Ballyboden waterworks and east of Woodfield.
Permission, 9 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0369
8 Jun 2018Grant permission
Modifications to Apartment Block B of the residential development permitted under Reg. Ref: SD15A/0017 & ABP Ref. PL 06S.244732, which is currently under construction, at Scholarstown Wood, located south of Scholarstown Road, west of Stocking Lane, north of Ballyboden waterworks and east of Woodfield, Dublin 16. The purpose of this application is to ensure compliance with the specific planning policy requirements of the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartment Guidelines for Planning Authorities as they relate to the permitted development on the site, pursuant to Section 34 (3A and 3B) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. The proposed modifications relate to the permitted Apartment Block A, including Apartment No’s 248-281, at the western section of the permitted development and consist of the following: the omission of 2 stair/lift cores and 2 entrance lobbies and the provision of 1 stair/lift core and entrance in the central section of the apartment block and associated internal changes involving the reconfiguration of the permitted layout for Unit No’s 248-281 (no change is proposed to the permitted number of units); alterations to the permitted unit mix of Unit No’s 248-281, from 7 1-bed and 27 2-bed, to 7 1-bed, 25 2-bed and 2 3-bed; alterations to the permitted basement level, including a reduction in the GFA from 1,409.2sq.m to 998sq.m resulting in the reduction of parking provision from 35 spaces to 28 spaces and reduction of cycle parking spaces from 40 spaces to 8 cycle parking spaces at basement level (including 4 cycle spaces allocated for Block C); relocation of 30 cycle parking spaces to ground floor level and provision of 5 surface parking spaces at the front/eastern elevation. The total car parking provision of Apartment Block A is 34 spaces and 2 visitor parking spaces. The total cycle parking provision decreases by 2 spaces from 40 spaces to 38 spaces (including 4 cycle spaces allocated for Block C); elevational changes include modifications to the proposed entrance of the apartment scheme, provision of balconies at first and second floor level on the southern elevation and adjustments to the fenestration at ground to third floor level of the northern and eastern elevations. The proposed modifications result in a total net reduction of the permitted GFA from 4,757.8sq.m to 4,314sq.m.
Permission, 34 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0215
25 Jan 2018Grant permission
Modifications to Apartment Block B of the residential development permitted under Reg. Ref. SD15A/0017 and ABP Ref. PL 06S.244732, which is currently under construction. The proposed modifications relate to Apartment no.'s 282-311, at the western section of the permitted development and consist of the following: (i) the omission of 2 stair/lift cores and 2 entrance lobbies and the provision of 1 stair/lift core and entrance in the central section of the apartment block and associated internal changes involving the reconfiguration of the permitted layout for unit no's 282-311 (no change proposed to the permitted number of 1 and 2 beds); (ii) alterations to the permitted basement level, including a reduction in the GFA from 1158.8sq.m to 862sq.m, resulting in the reduction of parking provision from 30 spaces to 27 spaces and an increase in the cycle parking spaces from 28 spaces to 30 spaces; (iii) provision of 4 surface parking spaces at the front/eastern elevation. The total car parking provision for Apartment Block B increases by 1 space; (iv) elevational changes include modifications to the proposed entrance of the apartment scheme and provision of balconies from first to third level at the eastern elevation and adjustments to the fenestration at ground to third floor level of the western elevation. The proposed modifications result in a total net reduction of the permitted GFA from 4,069.7sq.m to 3767sq.m. The purpose of this application is to ensure compliance with the specific planning policy requirements of the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartment Guidelines for Planning Authorities as they relate to the permitted development on the site, pursuant to Section 34 (3A and 3B) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0020
6 Dec 2017Grant permission
Modifications to the residential development permitted under Reg. Ref.: SD15A/0017 & ABP ref PL 06S.244732, which is currently under construction. The proposed modifications relate to permitted House No's 174-227 at the eastern section of the permitted development and consist of the following: Alterations to permitted unit no's 176-185 to provide a change of house type from 5 Type 2B and 5 Type 2A to 6 Type 1A and 6 Type 1B. The modifications result in the creation of 10 houses in two terraces and 2 semi-detached houses, in place of 10 semi-detached houses; Alterations to permitted unit no's 201-209 to provide for a change of house type from 1 Type 2C, 4 Type 2A and 4 Type 2B to 6 Type 1A and 6 Type 1B. The modifications result in the creation of 10 houses in two terraces and 2 semi-detached houses, in place of 8 semi-detached houses and 1 detached house; The above modifications result in the provision of 5 additional houses; Alterations to permitted unit no. 194 to provide for a change of house type from Type 4B to Type 1B; Alterations to the siting of permitted unit no's 174, 175, 186-193, 195-200 and 210-227 resulting in the revised location of the houses within these sites and associated modifications to the sizes of private gardens within this area of the site and associated modification to the car parking layout relating to permitted unit no's 174-227 to allow for an additional 26 spaces and 1 visitor space, increasing the total parking provision from 96 spaces to 123 spaces.
Permission, 5 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0434
9 Nov 2016Grant permission
Modifications to the residential development permitted under Reg. Ref. SD15A/0017 & ABP Ref. PL 06S.244732, which is currently under construction. The proposed modifications relate to House No's 62-82, at the southwestern section of the permitted development and consist of the following: alterations to Unit No's 75-82 to provide for a change of house type from 4 Type 3B and 4 Type 3A to 2 Type 3BX, 4 Type 1A and 2 Type 1AX. The modifications result in the creation of an 8 dwelling terrace, in place of two 4 dwelling terraces. Alterations to the siting of Unit No's 62-65, on the southern part of the site, resulting in the revised location of the houses within these sites. Associated modifications to car parking spaces within this area of the site including provision of 2 additional visitor spaces to the north of Unit 65 and east of Unit 47.
Permission, 8 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0384
13 Oct 2016Grant permission
Modifications to 6 permitted two storey, two bed units (type 3C & 3D) to convert to 6 two storey three bed units (types 1A & 1B).
Permission, 6 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0355
26 Jan 2015Grant permission
10 year permission for a residential development consisting of 317 dwelling units (247 houses and 70 apartments) and 223sq.m. crèche including two vehicular accesses from Scholarstown Road and one vehicular access from Stocking Lane, all associated site and infrastructural works including foul and surface water drainage, 599 car parking spaces (534 surface and 65 underground), landscaping and public open space, boundary walls and fences, roads, cyclepaths and footpaths . The development consists of 247 houses (detached, semi-detached, terraced and end-terrace two and three storey units) and 70 apartments (Block A, B and C) to be provided as follows: (i) 6no. 2 bed terrace and end terrace houses (Type 3C and 3D), (ii) 124 3 bed terrace, end-terrace and semi-detached houses (Type 1A, B & C; 3A, B & E and 4A, B & C); (iii) 102 4 bed terrace, end-terrace, semi-detached and detached houses (Type 2A, B, C, D & E and Type 5); (iv) 15 5 bed detached houses (Type 6); (v) 14 1-bed apartments, 51 2-bed apartments and 5 2-bed with study apartments in 3 4 storey apartment blocks (Block A, B [both over basement] & C); (vi) a ground floor crèche with a gross floor area of 223sq.m. within Block C all on a site of approx. 9.77 hectares located south of Scholarstown Road, west of Stocking Lane, north of Ballyboden Waterworks and east of Woodfield Ballyboden.
Permission, 317 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD15A/0017
17 Apr 2012Refuse ext. of duration of permission
Residential development consisting of 426 no. dwelling units and a creche including all associated site and infrastructural works including foul and surface water sewers and outfalls, surface and underground carparking, bicycle bays, refuse bin storage areas, public open spaces, landscaping, boundary walls, pedestrian access to adjoining open spaces, roads and footpaths all on site area of approx. 9.7 hectares with 1.15 hectares of public open space, located south of Scholarstown Road, west of Stocking Lane, north of Ballyboden waterworks and east of Woodfield with vehicular access off Scholarstown Road and Stocking Lane, Ballyboden, Dublin 16. The development is comprised of 112 no. 3 & 4 bed detached and semi-detached houses, 28 no. 3 bed semi detached duplex units with 28 no. 2 bed apartments over, 56 no. 3 bed duplex units with 56 no. 2 bed apartments over and 19 no. 1 bed apartments at ground floor level in 9 no. 3 storey blocks, 97 no. 2 & 3 bed apartments in 4 no. 4 storey blocks, 6 no. two bed apartments in 1 no. 3 storey block and 24 no. 2 bed apartments in 1 no. self contained 3 storey block with internal communal/recreational facilities and a creche (484sq.m.) in 1 no. 2 storey block.
Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD05A/0872/EP
31 May 2006Grant permission
Residential development consisting of 426 no. dwelling units and a creche including all associated site and infrastructural works including foul and surface water sewers and outfalls, surface and underground carparking, bicycle bays, refuse bin storage areas, public open spaces, landscaping, boundary walls, pedestrian access to adjoining open spaces, roads and footpaths all on site area of approx. 9.7 hectares with 1.15 hectares of public open space, located south of Scholarstown Road, west of Stocking Lane, north of Ballyboden waterworks and east of Woodfield with vehicular access off Scholarstown Road and Stocking Lane, Ballyboden, Dublin 16. The development is comprised of 112 no. 3 & 4 bed detached and semi-detached houses, 28 no. 3 bed semi detached duplex units with 28 no. 2 bed apartments over, 56 no. 3 bed duplex units with 56 no. 2 bed apartments over and 19 no. 1 bed apartments at ground floor level in 9 no. 3 storey blocks, 97 no. 2 & 3 bed apartments in 4 no. 4 storey blocks, 6 no. two bed apartments in 1 no. 3 storey block and 24 no. 2 bed apartments in 1 no. self contained 3 storey block with internal communal/recreational facilities and a creche (484sq.m.) in 1 no. 2 storey block.
Permission, 411 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD05A/0872
23 Dec 2003Refuse permission
A residential development incorporating neighborhood facilities. The proposed development consists of 610 residential units, a purpose built creche (circa 420 sq.m.), a gymnasium/swimming pool (circa 1,165 sq.m.) and a public house/restaurant (circa 1,282 sq.m.) all on a site approx. 9.7 hectares (24 acres) at Ballyboden, Dublin 16, located on the southern side of Scholarstown Road and bounded on the eastern side by Stocking Lane, on the southern side by Dublin City Council Ballyboden Waterworks and on the western side by existing houses at Woodfield. The residential element consists of a mix of 15 No. 2 storey plus attic detached 5 bed houses, 27 No. 3 bed 2 storey townhouses and 568 No. 1, 2, and 3 bed apartments located in 15 No. 3, 4 and 5 storey blocks with access points off both Scholarstown Road and Stocking Lane, both of which will be realigned. The application is to include demolition of existing house, over ground and underground parking, landscaped open spaces, screen walls, boundary treatments, storage units, cycle paths and all associated site and infrastructural works including foul and surface water outfalls. An Environmental Impact Statement has been submitted to the Planning Authority as part of this planning application.
Permission, 610 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD03A/0997
19 Dec 2001Grant permission
Residential development of 355 no. units being a modification. The application consists of 151 No. 2 to 6 bed detached, semi detached and terraced houses and 204 No. 1 and 2 bed apartments in 12 No. 3 storey blocks including all public open spaces and site development works and the demolition of existing bungalow on a site of circa 23 acres located north of Dublin Corporation Waterworks, west of Stocking Lane and east of Woodfield with access points off Stocking Lane and Scholarstown Road.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, S00A/0914
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 this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.
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).
Ground and risks
- Radon
- At the centre of this parcel, about 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3183 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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.
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- Area
- 82.9 ha
- 205 acres
- Land parcels
- 929
- registered freehold, median 229 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- RES
- Planning
- 100
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
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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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
28 Sept 2026Ai received
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
21 Sept 2026Cai referral
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
4 Aug 2026Grant permission
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 2026Refuse permission
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
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
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.
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Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- At the centre of the townland of Scholarstown, about 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3183 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Scholarstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- 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
- 5,246 people lived in 1,797 households in the Ballyboden electoral division. 86% of households owned 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.