Oaktrees Creche, Rear of 5 Cardiffsbridge Road, Cappagh Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11
Retention of two single-storey portacabins used as a creche and office space in Finglas.
3681/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 6 April 2022
- Reference
- 3681/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 6 April 2022
- Floor area
- 22 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for two existing single-storey portacabin structures. These structures are currently in use as a creche and ancillary office space, complete with an outdoor play area.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
Retention: retention permission sought for 2 no. Single storey portacabin structures for use as creche and ancillary office space together with outdoor play area.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve neighbourhood 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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Cappagh Rd, Finglas West, Dublin 11 | Mar 2026 | €325,000 | 111 m |
| 16 Mellowes Rd, Finglas West Dublin 11, Dublin | Mar 2026 | €390,000 | 142 m |
| 41 Kildonan Dr, Finglas West Dublin 11, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €357,000 | 155 m |
| 176 Cappagh Road, Finglas West, Dublin 11 | Apr 2025 | €315,500 | 203 m |
| 20 Mellowes Ave, Finglas West, Dublin 11 | Jun 2025 | €220,000 | 205 m |
| 33 Mellowes Ave, Finglas West, Dublin 11 | Sept 2025 | €184,000 | 224 m |
| 104 Mellowes Road, Dublin 11 | Jul 2025 | €270,000 | 224 m |
| 49 Kildonan Ave, Dublin 11, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €305,000 | 238 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 April 2022
- Further information requested3 August 2022
- Further information received5 September 2022
- Decision due30 September 2022
- Decision issued30 September 2022
- Grant issued14 November 2022
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