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South Dublin Weekly Planning11 Feb 2026

SD25A/0274W

White Pines, Stocking Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Lead potentialHigh

Substantial residential development adding a full storey and 9 apartments to an existing block, with elevational amendments and site works, representing significant construction opportunity.

Planning stageFurther Information
Project typeExtension
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades6

Source description

What is being proposed

The proposed development seeks permission for modifications to the previously granted permission (Reg. Ref. SD23A/0260 and Reg. Ref. SD25A/0116W), specifically relating to Block A. The modifications comprise the addition of 9 No. apartment units (6 No. one-bedroom units and 3 No. two-bedroom units) at third-floor level, resulting in the fourth floor becoming the set-back floor. The proposal will increase the overall height of Block A from five to six storeys, and the total number of apartments from 34 to 43, now consisting of 25 No. one-bedroom units and 18 No. two-bedroom units. Minor elevational amendments are proposed to reflect the inclusion of the additional floor.…

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The proposed development seeks permission for modifications to the previously granted permission (Reg. Ref. SD23A/0260 and Reg. Ref. SD25A/0116W), specifically relating to Block A. The modifications comprise the addition of 9 No. apartment units (6 No. one-bedroom units and 3 No. two-bedroom units) at third-floor level, resulting in the fourth floor becoming the set-back floor. The proposal will increase the overall height of Block A from five to six storeys, and the total number of apartments from 34 to 43, now consisting of 25 No. one-bedroom units and 18 No. two-bedroom units. Minor elevational amendments are proposed to reflect the inclusion of the additional floor. No changes are proposed to the as-granted 8 No. duplex units or 38 No. terraced houses. Accordingly, the overall total number of residential units within the development will increase to 89 No.Associated site works include revised bicycle storage arrangements, minor alterations to the site layout to accommodate additional surface car parking spaces, and all other ancillary site development works.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

6 evidence-led matches
01

Main Contracting

High

Substantial multi-storey residential development adding a full floor to Block A, increasing from 34 to 43 apartments, with elevational and site works.

02

Groundworks Drainage

Medium

Revised bicycle storage, additional surface car parking and ancillary site works imply groundworks.

03

Roofing

Medium

The fourth floor becomes the set-back floor, implying roof and set-back roof works.

04

Structural Steel

Medium

Adding a sixth storey to an existing block implies structural frame work, though not explicitly stated.

05

Electrical

Low

Additional residential units will require electrical installations, though not explicitly detailed.

06

Plumbing Heating

Low

Additional apartment units imply plumbing and heating services, though not explicitly detailed.