Planning application received: (1) Retention permission for demolition works comprising the original dwelling

A planning application has been lodged with Dun Laoghaire‑Rathdown County Council for the site known as Mountain View on Blackglen Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18 (postcode D18N2C0). The applicant seeks retention permission for demolition works that comprise the original dwelling on the property. The application was received on 29 April 2026 and the council has set a decision date of 23 June 2026.

Under the council’s planning procedures, retention permission is used when a structure has been erected or altered without prior planning consent, or when existing consent conditions require formalisation. In this case, the applicant is requesting that the demolition of the original dwelling be formally recognised and retained within the planning framework. The council will assess the proposal against current planning policy and local development objectives. Members of the public will have an opportunity to make submissions during the statutory consultation period, as is standard for such applications.

The application is listed on the council’s public planning portal under reference D26A/0322/WEB. While the specific details of the demolition works are not yet disclosed, the application indicates that the original dwelling will be removed and the site will be retained in its current state pending council approval. The decision will determine whether the demolition can proceed under the proposed retention permission.

The council’s assessment will consider the impact of the demolition on the surrounding area, including any potential effects on local infrastructure, heritage considerations, and compliance with zoning regulations. Once the decision is made, the applicant will be notified and, if approved, will be able to proceed with the demolition under the granted retention permission.

For more information, see the Dun Laoghaire‑Rathdown County Council planning portal.

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