8 Millrace Garden planning approved, building started

What’s proposed

Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure; new access stairs and flat roof dormer to the rear

Reference: SD21B/0168
Local authority: South Dublin County Council
Status: Commenced · register status “Decision”
Received: 25 Mar 2021
Observations close: 29 Apr 2021 (closed 1989 days ago)
Decision due: 19 May 2021 · decided 19 May 2021
Decision: Grant permission on 19 May 2021
Proposed development: Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure; new access stairs and flat roof dormer to the rear
As published by the register.
Site area: 131 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Applicant: Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name council register

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Permitted, not started · 73 homes granted 10 Feb 2026, expires 10 Feb 2031 — Drury Mills and Drury Park Extension (0.2 km)
Permitted, not started · 224 homes granted 21 Dec 2020, expires 11 Nov 2030 — Garters Lane Development (1.0 km)
Permission expired · 204 homes granted 12 Nov 2020, expires 12 Nov 2025 — Stoney Hill Road (1.0 km)
Residential land off Millrace Park, Saggart (0.0 km)
Residential land off Millrace Park, Saggart (0.1 km)

12 Aug 2021 · Builder told the council small works were starting CN0079882SD

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