Dolphins Early Learning and Childcare Centre, Doolin House, Clare Village, Malahide Road, Dublin 17
First floor extension to an existing crèche to add two classrooms.
2383/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 12 March 2021
- Reference
- 2383/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 12 March 2021
- Floor area
- 33 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves a first-floor extension to the existing Dolphins Early Learning and Childcare Centre. The works will add two classrooms, toilets, and a store, alongside alterations to the ground floor layout and façade.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission for first floor extension to existing crèche. The works consist of first floor extension to the existing crèche of two classrooms with toilets and a store together with associated alterations to ground floor layout and façade.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 31 Doolin House, Clare Village Clare, Hall Malahide Rd Dublin 17 | Aug 2025 | €290,000 | 33 m |
| 41 Doolin House, Clare Village, Clarehal Mahahide Rd | Nov 2025 | €340,000 | 33 m |
| Apt 22 Kilkee House, Clare Village, Clare Hall Dublin 17 | Mar 2026 | €238,000 | 37 m |
| 44 Kilkee House, Clare Village, Malahide Road | Jun 2026 | €289,000 | 41 m |
| 39 Ennis House, Clare Village, Clarehall Malahide Rd | Jul 2025 | €280,000 | 42 m |
| 27 Kilkee House, Clare Village, Clare Hall Dublin 17 | Jul 2025 | €344,000 | 51 m |
| 36 Ennis House, Clare Village, Malahide Rd | May 2025 | €320,000 | 51 m |
| Apt 25, Doolin House, Clare Village Dublin 17 | Apr 2025 | €265,000 | 55 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 March 2021
- Further information requested5 May 2021
- Further information received20 May 2021
- Decision due16 June 2021
- Decision issued16 June 2021
- Grant issued4 August 2021
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