Fine and Dandy Preschool, St. Malachys National School, St. Helenas Road, Finglas, Dublin 11
Retention of the change of use of two vacant classrooms into a preschool.
3766/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 28 October 2021
- Reference
- 3766/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 28 October 2021
- Floor area
- 88 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the change of use of two vacant classrooms at St. Malachys National School. The rooms are currently being used as a sessional preschool.
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Official record
Development description
Retention permission for retention of a change of use of 2 no. Vacant classrooms into a sessional preschool.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Hazelcroft Road, Finglas Dublin 11not full market price | Sept 2025 | €141,000 | 205 m |
| 8 Gortmore Ave, Finglas Sth, Dublin 11 | Feb 2026 | €295,000 | 212 m |
| 24 Gortmore Ave, Finglas South, Dublin 11 | Sept 2025 | €357,000 | 215 m |
| 31 Gortmore Ave, Finglas South, Dublin 11 | Jan 2026 | €386,000 | 228 m |
| 13 Hazel Croft Garden, Finglas South, Dublin 11 | Jun 2026 | €325,000 | 237 m |
| 4 Gortmore Block D, Kylemore, Church Roadprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €440,528 | 241 m |
| 11 Gortmore Drive, Finglas South, Dublin 11 | Feb 2025 | €336,000 | 242 m |
| 7 Gortmore Dr, Finglas, Dublin 11 | Feb 2025 | €345,000 | 249 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 October 2021
- Further information requested16 December 2021
- Further information received13 May 2022
- Decision due9 June 2022
- Decision issued9 June 2022
- Grant issued25 July 2022
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