St. Dominics College, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7
Upgrading of an existing GAA pitch to a synthetic surface with six 18-metre floodlight poles at St. Dominics College.
3528/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 6 April 2023
- Reference
- 3528/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 6 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to upgrade an existing GAA playing pitch to a new synthetic playing surface. The works will also include the installation of six 18-metre-high lighting poles to illuminate the pitch, along with drainage and fencing works.
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 is sought for the upgrading of 1 no. Existing gaa playing pitch to a new synthetic playing surface, the erection of 6 no. 18 meter high lighting poles to illuminate the gaa pitch and, ancillary works including drainage and fencing.
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Spire View, Riverston Abbey, Navan Rd Dublin 7 | Oct 2025 | €500,000 | 70 m |
| 5 Spire View, Ashlington, Navan Rd Dublin 7 | Jul 2025 | €630,000 | 96 m |
| 50 Abbey Drive, Riverston Abbey, Navan Road | Aug 2025 | €585,000 | 135 m |
| 43 Priory North, Navan Rd, Dublin 7 | Feb 2025 | €630,000 | 191 m |
| 21 Church Walk, Riverston Abbey, Navan Rd Dublin 7 | Apr 2025 | €601,000 | 236 m |
| 45 Ashington Court, Navan Rd, Dublin 7 | Sept 2025 | €618,000 | 244 m |
| 30 Ashington Green, Navan Rd, Dublin 7not full market price | Jan 2025 | €190,000 | 246 m |
| 14 Abbey Dr, Riverston Abbey, Navan Rd Dublin 7 | Jun 2025 | €585,000 | 251 m |
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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 received6 April 2023
- Decision due31 May 2023
- Decision issued31 May 2023
- Permission expiry27 August 2028
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