Poppintree Early Education Centre at Poppintree Sports and Community Centre, Balbutcher Lane, Ballymun, D11 E7WR
Increase in childcare spaces from 33 to 48 at an existing crèche in Ballymun.
3326/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 13 August 2021
- Reference
- 3326/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 13 August 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to increase the number of childcare spaces for children aged 0-5 years in an already approved crèche. No physical modifications or changes to the existing building are proposed.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of an increase of childcare spaces for children aged 0-5 years in an already approved crèche, from 33 to 48 spaces. There will be no physical modifications or changes to the existing building (planning reference: 4157/05).
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gallaun Rd, Poppintree, Dublin 11 | Oct 2025 | €290,000 | 48 m |
| 19, Carton Terrace, Poppintree Dublin 11not full market price | Jul 2025 | €132,000 | 80 m |
| 9, Graigue Court, Poppintree Ballymun | Apr 2026 | €380,000 | 116 m |
| 22 Druid Court Poppintree, Ballymun Dublin 11, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €275,000 | 164 m |
| 45 Oile�in Na Crann�ige, Balbutcher Lane, Ballymunprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €247,276 | 227 m |
| 48 Oilean Na Crannoige, Balbutcher Lane, Ballymunprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €253,330 | 250 m |
| 41 Oileain Na Crannoige, Balbutcher Lane, Ballymunprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €252,193 | 250 m |
| 39 Oilean Na Crannoige, Balbutcher Lane, Ballymunprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €232,850 | 250 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 August 2021
- Decision due7 October 2021
- Decision issued7 October 2021
- Grant issued18 November 2021
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