The Creche, The Grove, Griffith Wood, Dublin 9, D09 A25C
Change of use and amalgamation of a cafe and multi-purpose space into an existing creche in Dublin 9.
3268/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 February 2023
- Reference
- 3268/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 24 February 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves changing the use of a 60sqm multi-purpose space and a 78.7sqm cafe to childcare use. These units will be physically amalgamated with an adjoining 278.8sqm creche, alongside retention of internal configurations, fenestration changes, and roof-level plant storage.
- Floor area
- 418 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission & retention: for development and the change of use of an existing mixed-use building on this site. The development will consist of the change of use of 2 no. Existing units from multi-purpose space (60sqm) and cafe (78.7 sqm) to childcare facility use and the physical amalgamation of these units with the adjoining existing childcare facility (278.8sqm). The development will also consist of the retention of and associated internal floor area configuration; reconfiguration of fenestration and opes to the exterior of the building on all elevations. The development will also consist of the erection of singage; partial removal of an existing retaining wall to the northern boundary to provide secure cycle parking facilities (4.4sqm); a reordering and extension to the permitted screened plant (total now 21 sqm) and storage area (23.5sqm) at roof level; all associated amendments to changes in level and all associated site development, hard and soft landscapping and excavation works above and below ground.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To ensure existing environmental amenities are protected in the predominantly residential future use of these lands.”
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 31 July 2023. A completion certificate was lodged on 16 April 2024.
Notified floor area: 539 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rosemount Apt, Glandore Rd, Griffiths Ave Dublin 9 | Sept 2025 | €491,000 | 156 m |
| Apt 4 Rosemount, Glandore Rd, Drumcondra Dublin 9 | Jan 2025 | €430,000 | 156 m |
| Apartment 15, Rosemount Hall, Glandore Road | Nov 2025 | €515,000 | 156 m |
| Apt19 Rosemount, Glandore Road, Drumcondra | Jan 2025 | €385,000 | 156 m |
| 6 The Woods, Charlemont, Griffith Ave Dublin 9 | Sept 2025 | €693,000 | 165 m |
| Apt 53 Griffith Hall, Griffith Avenue, Drumcondranot full market price | Jul 2025 | €335,000 | 187 m |
| 46 Griffith Hall Apts, Griffith Ave, Drumcondra | May 2026 | €360,000 | 192 m |
| 206 Philipsburgh Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3 | Jan 2010 | €430,000 | 206 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 February 2023
- Decision due20 April 2023
- Decision issued20 April 2023
- Permission expiry15 July 2028
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