St. Agnes Convent, Armagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12, D12 W62N
Change of use of a convent to a tourist hostel with internal and external alterations.
4714/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 August 2022
- Reference
- 4714/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 24 August 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a change of use of 1,209 sq.m. from a convent to a tourist hostel. The works will include internal layout modifications, minor elevational changes, and a 102 sq.m. external amenity space with access stairs at the south-east corner.
- Floor area
- 1,209 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 change of use (1,209 sq. M. ) from convent to tourist hostel, including internal layout modifications and external alterations including minor elevational changes and a 102 sq. M. External amenity space and access stairs (with associated glass surrounds) at south-east corner.
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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 Cashel Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 | Oct 2025 | €765,000 | 73 m |
| 214 Cashel Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12 | Jan 2025 | €302,000 | 73 m |
| 179 Cashel Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12 | Dec 2025 | €375,000 | 150 m |
| 176 Cashel Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12 | May 2025 | €368,000 | 150 m |
| 266 Cashel Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12 | Jun 2025 | €496,000 | 163 m |
| 240 Stannaway Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12 | Oct 2025 | €525,000 | 167 m |
| 161 Cashel Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12 | Jun 2025 | €438,000 | 169 m |
| 196 Stannaway Rd, Kimmage, Dublin 12 | Oct 2025 | €452,000 | 174 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 August 2022
- Further information requested18 October 2022
- Further information received10 November 2022
- Decision due7 December 2022
- Decision issued7 December 2022
- Appeal submitted16 January 2023
- Appeal decided21 February 2024
In the area
Applications near this site
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- InvalidAt this site
For change of use from Convent to Family Hub. This shall include the removal of the existing roof and…
St Agnes Convent, Captains Place, St Agnes Avenue, Crumlin, D12W62N
3800/24Dublin CityLodged 31 May 2024Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
PERMISSION For change of use from Convent to Family Hub. This shall include the removal of the existing roof…
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3834/24Dublin CityLodged 10 Jun 2024Change of use
- Refused30 m away
Permission for modifications to the permitted development (Reg. Ref. 4456/19 ABP Ref. ABP-308078-20). The…
Lands to the side of St Agnes Convent (Captains Place), Armagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
4001/23Dublin CityLodged 22 Jun 2023Apartments
- Granted30 m away
Permission for development on lands to the side of St Agnes Convent (Captains Place), Armagh Road, Crumlin,…
Lands to the side of St Agnes Convent (Captains Place), Armagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
4456/19Dublin CityLodged 14 Nov 2019Apartments
- Granted30 m away
The application seeks modifications to the previously granted permission DCC Reg. Ref. 4456/19 and ABP Ref:…
Lands to the side of St Agnes Convent (Captains Place), Armagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
WEB1373/25Dublin CityLodged 26 Feb 2025Change of use
- Invalid30 m away
Permission for modifications to the permitted development (Reg. Ref 4456/19 ABP Ref: ABP-308078-20) on lands…
Lands to the side of Saint Agnes Convent, (Captains Place), Armagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
3702/23Dublin CityLodged 5 May 2023Apartments
- Granted30 m away
The application seeks modifications to previously approved permission DCC Reg. Ref. 4456/19 and ABP Ref:…
Lands to the side of Saint Agnes Convent, (Captains Place), Armagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
3224/24Dublin CityLodged 16 Feb 2024Apartments
- Granted30 m away
The development will consist of the Material Change of Use from Retail (Pharmacy & Café Units) to Health…
Armagh Road (Crumlin) Primary Care Centre, 12, Armagh Road, Dublin 12, D12 F6C5
WEB1867/23Dublin CityLodged 9 Oct 2023Change of use
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