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Planning permission in South West Inner City

Planning permission in South West Inner City is decided by Dublin City Council. Search South West Inner City planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in South West Inner City over the last 5 years.

Granted in South West Inner City

454 granted, 99 refused in the last 5 years. That is 7 points below the Dublin City average.

Applications
917

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
553

Granted or refused

Typical wait
8weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
17%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in South West Inner City

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Dublin City Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
The development seeking permission will consist of the construction of a single storey structure to the rear garden, for home office use.
103, The Coombe, Dublin 8, reference WEB2000/26
29 Jul 2026
Granted
Planning permission is sought for new single storey extension to rear of existing house to extend kitchen facility, permission also sought for 2...
84, Lourdes Road, Dublin 8, reference WEB2079/26
29 Jun 2026
Granted
The development consists of the construction of an apartment building ranging in height from 3 storey to 4 storey which is to be constructed over...
Site bounded by numbers 11 & no. 32 Hanover Lane, Dublin 8, reference WEB1019/26
25 Jun 2026
Granted
Construction of a single storey extension , internal alterations and all associated site works to the rear of the existing dwelling house .
8 Huxley Crescent, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08H7V7, reference 5123/26
25 Jun 2026
Granted
The proposed development consists of the installation of rooftop telecommunications equipment including 6 no.
Cardiology and Respiratory Diagnostic Unit Building,, St James Hospital, James's Street Dublin 8, reference WEB2001/26
19 Jun 2026
Granted
Construction of a new 2 storey rear & side extension, to provide kitchen, dining, sitting at ground level, new bathroom, bedroom 1st floor.
19, Goldenbridge Terrace, Inchicore, Dublin 8, reference WEB1950/26
16 Jun 2026
Granted
The development will consist of a proposed two-storey, three-bedroom house, attached to the side of the existing house, with attic dormer window...
29, Thomas Davis Street West, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 Y5R6, reference WEB1866/26
9 Jun 2026
Refused
Permission is sought for development at No.
38, Eugene Street, Dublin 8, reference WEB1785/26
28 May 2026

South West Inner City planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

South West Inner City approval rates by project type

How often each kind of project was granted in South West Inner City over the last 5 years. Types with fewer than 15 decisions are left out.

House extension200 decided
93%
Attic conversion62 decided
97%
Apartments and housing schemes48 decided
48%
Change of use62 decided
68%

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Common questions about South West Inner City planning

Do I need planning permission in South West Inner City?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in South West Inner City as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Dublin City Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in South West Inner City?

Dublin City Council is the planning authority for South West Inner City. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in South West Inner City?

82 in 100 decided applications in South West Inner City were granted over the last 5 years, from 553 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.