Unit 2, Clearwater Retail Park, Finglas, Dublin 11
Change of use of a retail unit to a 24-hour gymnasium with a new mezzanine and extension.
3404/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 March 2022
- Reference
- 3404/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 1 March 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks to change the use of Unit 2 from retail to a 24/7 gymnasium. The development includes a rear extension, a new mezzanine floor, illuminated signage, and 44 secure cycle parking spaces.
- Floor area
- 2,210 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
- Planning permission for development at unit 2 clearwater retail park, finglas, dublin
- The development is further to a previously permitted planning permission (reg. Ref. 2637/16) and will consist of : (a) the change of use of unit 2 from retail to cultural / recreational use comprising a 24 hour 7 day a week gymnasium (total area = 2210 sqm); (b) the erection of a mezzanine floor and extension to the rear of the unit to provide for an overall gymnasium facility of 1173 sqm at ground floor (948 sqm existing + 225 sqm extension) and 1037 sqm at mezzanine level; (c) the erection of new illuminated signage to the front and rear elevations; (d) the installation of a new front entrance door; (e) relocation of fire escape exists; (f) the provision of 44 no. Additional secure cycle parking spaces; (g) 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.
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 9 September 2022. A completion certificate was lodged on 24 May 2023.
Notified floor area: 2,213 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Fairlawn Rd, Finglas South, Dublin 11 | Mar 2025 | €220,000 | 123 m |
| 2 Fairlawn Rd, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Nov 2025 | €271,000 | 147 m |
| 84 Glenhill Rd, Finglas, Dublin 9 | Jun 2026 | €545,000 | 148 m |
| 13 Hazel Croft Garden, Finglas South, Dublin 11 | Jun 2026 | €325,000 | 178 m |
| 142 Premier Sq, Finglas Rd, Finglas Dublin 11 | Oct 2025 | €321,000 | 197 m |
| Apt 162 Block 7, Premier Sq, Finglas Rd Dublin 11 | Jan 2026 | €272,000 | 197 m |
| 149 Premier Sq, Finglas Rd, Glasnevin Dublin 11 | Jul 2026 | €240,000 | 197 m |
| 31 Hazelcroft Gardens, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Sept 2025 | €262,000 | 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 received1 March 2022
- Decision due25 April 2022
- Decision issued25 April 2022
- Grant issued7 June 2022
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