South Dublin Weekly Planning14 Sept 2026

SD26B/0411W

88, Dodder Park Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14 T3V8

Lead potentialMedium

Attic conversion with roof restructuring, dormer, ensuite and stairs in a single dwelling.

Planning stageNew Application

Project typeConversion Change Of Use

Development sectorResidential

Matched trades4

Source description

What is being proposed

The change of use of existing attic/ internal roof space to convert to a bedroom, with ensuite and internal access stairs, which will provide a second floor habitable level to existing dwelling. It is further proposed to make modifications to the existing roof of the dwelling whereby removing a portion of the roof (hipped portion) and constructing a standard gable , hence altering the dwellings existing side elevation, with an additional window to extended gable / side elevation, and to construct a flat roof dormer unit to the rear of the existing roof of the dwelling with 2 no. windows, with all necessary and associated site works.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

4 evidence-led matches

Carpentry Joinery

High

Internal access stairs and roof structure modifications for the new second floor level.

Roofing

High

Removal of hipped roof portion, construction of a standard gable and a flat roof dormer to the rear.

Bathrooms

Medium

Ensuite serving the new attic bedroom is explicitly proposed.

Windows Doors

Medium

Additional window to extended gable/side elevation and two windows to the rear dormer.