Whitecliff, Rathfarnham: sold prices

About Whitecliff

Whitecliff is a development of semi-detached houses, most of them four-bedroom family homes of about 116 to 136 m². Several have been extended, including a few with sunrooms or converted carports, and most are well presented. Houses generally have off-street parking and front and rear gardens. The development dates from the 1970s.

Whitecliff is beside St Enda's Park, with Marlay Park, its farmers market and the Grange Golf Club a short walk away. Rathfarnham, Nutgrove, Ballinteer and Dundrum shopping centres are nearby. Buses run on Taylors Lane, including the 15d, 16, 161 and 175, and the M50 is a short drive away. Schools nearby include Loreto Beaufort, Wesley College and St Columba's College. The Dublin Mountains are a short drive.

• Granted30 Jul 2026 · South Dublin ref. SD26B/0356W
  159 Whitecliff
  Carport conversion and single-storey extension to the front of the main house; Roof light on the main roof and all ancillary works required to facilitate the development.more…less

  Carport conversion and single-storey extension to the front of the main house; Roof light on the main roof and all ancillary works required to facilitate the development.

• Granted6 Mar 2026 · South Dublin ref. SD26B/0093W
  109 Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 E8F7
  Infill of existing front carport, including removal of the existing front door and installation of a new patio door to the front elevation, together with a rooflight to the front roof slope.more…less

  Infill of existing front carport, including removal of the existing front door and installation of a new patio door to the front elevation, together with a rooflight to the front roof slope.

• Declared exempt4 Sep 2025 · South Dublin ref. ED25/0082
  94A, Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 ET22
  The granny flat has operated as a fully self-contained residence for over 32 years, with its own front and rear entrances, divided garden, independent essential services, dedicated parking and no shared access with the main dwelling. The unit was constructed in full compliance with planning and building regulations and has remained in lawful use since it's completion. Planning Permission was granted under Decision Order P/4409/89 and building by-law approval under Order No. BBL/3630/89. No physical alterations are proposed, and the use does not materially affect the character of the area. The continued use aligns with Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Planning and development Regulations 2001 (As amended). This application is further supported by legal precedent, including Narconon Trust v An Coimisiún Pleanála (2006) IEHC 239, which confirms that a change of use without physical works may be exempted development. The continued use also qualifies for immunity under Section 160 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, having exceeded the statutory 7-year period without enforcement. We are a retired couple now living in what was a granny flat. The granny flat obtained permission on the basis that once it ceased to be used as a granny flat that it would then become part of the main dwelling. This arrangement aligns with national housing policy objectives promoting flexible living arrangements, efficient use of existing housing stock, and support for aging in place. We no longer have use for the main house as a family home. This application seeks confirmation that the continued independent use of the granny flat constitutes exempted development. It does not involve physical separation or subdivision requiring planning permission. I respectfully request that South Dublin County Council confirm the exempted development.more…less

  The granny flat has operated as a fully self-contained residence for over 32 years, with its own front and rear entrances, divided garden, independent essential services, dedicated parking and no shared access with the main dwelling. The unit was constructed in full compliance with planning and building regulations and has remained in lawful use since it's completion. Planning Permission was granted under Decision Order P/4409/89 and building by-law approval under Order No. BBL/3630/89. No physical alterations are proposed, and the use does not materially affect the character of the area. The continued use aligns with Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Planning and development Regulations 2001 (As amended). This application is further supported by legal precedent, including Narconon Trust v An Coimisiún Pleanála (2006) IEHC 239, which confirms that a change of use without physical works may be exempted development. The continued use also qualifies for immunity under Section 160 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, having exceeded the statutory 7-year period without enforcement. We are a retired couple now living in what was a granny flat. The granny flat obtained permission on the basis that once it ceased to be used as a granny flat that it would then become part of the main dwelling. This arrangement aligns with national housing policy objectives promoting flexible living arrangements, efficient use of existing housing stock, and support for aging in place. We no longer have use for the main house as a family home. This application seeks confirmation that the continued independent use of the granny flat constitutes exempted development. It does not involve physical separation or subdivision requiring planning permission. I respectfully request that South Dublin County Council confirm the exempted development.

• Granted21 Aug 2025 · South Dublin ref. SD25B/0506W
  97, Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin, D16 R6F4

  The development consists of a new window, roof light and an extension to the front, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

• Granted28 Aug 2024 · South Dublin ref. SD24B/0378W
  144 Whitecliff

  A carport conversion, a single-storey extension to the front, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

• Granted5 Apr 2022 · South Dublin ref. SD21B/0630
  100, Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
  Construction of a single storey extension to the side and rear; window to the front; internal reconfiguration and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.more…less

  Construction of a single storey extension to the side and rear; window to the front; internal reconfiguration and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

• Granted30 Nov 2020 · South Dublin ref. SD20B/0466
  77 Whitecliff
  Permission for the demolition of a conservatory and the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear and side; retention of a window to the front and all ancillary works.more…less

  Permission for the demolition of a conservatory and the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear and side; retention of a window to the front and all ancillary works.

• Granted22 Oct 2020 · South Dublin ref. SD20B/0112
  10 Whitecliff
  Construction of a single storey part two-storey extension to the rear; construction of a two storey with attic level dormer extension to side of house; alterations to front elevation to include a new porch; bedroom extension over porch and new living room window; widening of existing vehicular entrance to 3.5m and all associated works.more…less

  Construction of a single storey part two-storey extension to the rear; construction of a two storey with attic level dormer extension to side of house; alterations to front elevation to include a new porch; bedroom extension over porch and new living room window; widening of existing vehicular entrance to 3.5m and all associated works.

• Declared exempt25 May 2020 · South Dublin ref. ED20/0018
  117 Whitecliff
  Construction of c.26.3sq.m storey rear extension. Conversion of existing garage/carport to side of property in order to provide a new playroom with c9.9sq.m of habitable floorspace. Create a new covered porch of c.1.4sq.m to front elevation, serving relocated front door. Replace existing windows - energy efficient double glazed windows. Provision of access door to side elevation in lieu of existing ground floor window.more…less

  Construction of c.26.3sq.m storey rear extension. Conversion of existing garage/carport to side of property in order to provide a new playroom with c9.9sq.m of habitable floorspace. Create a new covered porch of c.1.4sq.m to front elevation, serving relocated front door. Replace existing windows - energy efficient double glazed windows. Provision of access door to side elevation in lieu of existing ground floor window.

• Granted29 Apr 2020 · South Dublin ref. SD20B/0140
  141, Whitecliff, Dublin 16
  Conversion of existing covered car port to study to include new door to side passage; repositioning of hall door and new windows to front facade; internal alterations and all associated site works.more…less

  Conversion of existing covered car port to study to include new door to side passage; repositioning of hall door and new windows to front facade; internal alterations and all associated site works.

• Granted9 Sep 2019 · South Dublin ref. SD19B/0356
  120 Whitecliff

  Car port infill comprising of a hall and side passage.

• Refused26 Oct 2018 · South Dublin ref. SD18A/0389
  125, Whitecliff, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
  Construction of 1 two storey dwelling with habitable attic room (146.9sq.m) on lands to side of dwelling; provision of 2 additional car parking spaces to front of dwelling with all associated site works.more…less

  Construction of 1 two storey dwelling with habitable attic room (146.9sq.m) on lands to side of dwelling; provision of 2 additional car parking spaces to front of dwelling with all associated site works.

  Appeal decision: Grant Permission