Unit 11 and Unit 12 Drogheda Mall, Main Street, Finglas, Dublin, 11
Change of use and amalgamation of two retail units to create a funeral home.
3137/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 4 August 2020
- Reference
- 3137/20
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 4 August 2020
Summary
AI-generatedRetention and permission are sought to change the use of Unit 11 from retail to a funeral home and amalgamate it with Unit 12. The combined facility will have a gross floor area of approximately 112.8 sqm, with modifications planned for Unit 11's facade.
- Floor area
- 113 m²
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Official record
Development description
Retention & permission: the proposed development for retention consists of: the change of use of unit 11 from retail to funeral home use. The retention of the existing layout of unit 11 (approximately 59.4 sqm gfa) and the amalgamation of unit 11 and unit 12 to provide a funeral home (with an overall area approximately 112.8 sqm gfa). The retention of unit 12's existing facade treatment (including the existing entrance and glazing/window arrangements) addressing main street and all associated site development works. The proposed development will consist of modifications to unit 11's existing facade (addressing the car park area) to provide new glazing /window arrangements and all associated site development works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 The Lawn, Church Rd, Finglas East Dublin 11 | Feb 2025 | €475,000 | 122 m |
| 5 Georges Rd, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Apr 2025 | €400,000 | 168 m |
| 16 North Rd, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Jun 2025 | €500,000 | 170 m |
| 2 St Cancies Precinct, Main St, Finglas Village Dublin 11not full market price | Feb 2025 | €225,000 | 200 m |
| 24 North Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Feb 2026 | €515,000 | 204 m |
| 38 Jamestown Rd, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Apr 2026 | €430,000 | 209 m |
| 40 Jamestown Rd, Finglas East, Dublin 11 | Oct 2025 | €335,000 | 217 m |
| 15 St Canices Sq, Church St, Finglas Dublin 11 | Jan 2026 | €240,000 | 245 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 August 2020
- Further information requested28 September 2020
- Decision due31 August 2020
- Decision issued30 June 2021
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