St. Fergal's Boys National School, Cappagh Road, Finglas West, Dubin 11
Construction of a two-storey extension to the rear of St. Fergal's Boys National School, replacing two prefab buildings.
4795/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 17 November 2023
- Reference
- 4795/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 17 November 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a two-storey extension to the rear of the existing school building. It will accommodate three classrooms, two special education teaching rooms, and ancillary facilities, following the removal of two existing prefab buildings.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission for a 2-storey extension to the rear of the existing school building including 3 no. Classrooms, 2 no. Set rooms with ancillary accommodation, removal of 2 no. Existing pre-fab buildings and all associated site works.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrickswell House, Patrickswell Place, Finglas | Feb 2026 | €1,575,000 | 110 m |
| 6 Finglaswood Road, Finglas West, Dublin 11 | Dec 2025 | €165,000 | 116 m |
| 7 Cardiff Castle Rd, Finglas, Castle Rd Dublin 11 | Apr 2026 | €375,000 | 119 m |
| 10 Patrickswell Court, Finglas West, Dublin 11 | Jul 2025 | €311,000 | 119 m |
| 9 Patrickswell Court, Finglas, Dublin | Apr 2025 | €348,000 | 120 m |
| 13 Wellmount Court, Finglas, Dublin 11not full market price | Mar 2026 | €37,838 | 156 m |
| 142 Cappagh Rd, Finglas West, Dublin 11 | Mar 2026 | €325,000 | 216 m |
| 2 Wellmount Court, Finglas West, Dublin 11 | Nov 2025 | €306,000 | 221 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 received17 November 2023
- Decision due19 January 2024
- Decision issued18 January 2024
- Permission expiry13 April 2029
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
RETENTION: The development consists of temporary accommodation consisting of a new temporary classroom…
St. Fergals Boys National School, Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 11
3462/18Dublin CityLodged 9 Jul 2018Retention
- Invalid80 m away
New 1st floor extension over existing garage area to side of existing dwelling, with partial conversion of…
96, Cappagh Rd, Finglas West, Dublin 11
WEB2316/26Dublin CityLodged 29 May 2026Extension
- Awaiting decision80 m away
New 1st floor extension over existing garage area to side of existing dwelling, with partial conversion of…
96 Cappagh Road, Finglas West, Dublin 11, D11 F43K
WEB2409/26Dublin CityLodged 9 Jun 2026Extension
- Granted90 m away
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WEB1088/23Dublin CityLodged 9 Feb 2023Extension
- Granted100 m away
PERMISSION AND RETENTION: Attic conversion for storage with dormer window to the rear and dormer window to…
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WEB1078/24Dublin CityLodged 29 Jan 2024Extension
- Withdrawn110 m away
EXPP: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of an exempted change of use from Class 7(C)…
Little Sisters Of The Assumption, Patrickswell Place, Dublin 11
0180/25Dublin CityLodged 1 May 2025Change of use
- Invalid140 m away
Permission sought for retention of a single storey shed in the rear garden area , used for domestic purposes
10 Finglaswood Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, D11 V8X0
3283/25Dublin CityLodged 26 Jun 2025Retention
- Granted140 m away
RETENTION : Retention of a single storey shed in the rear garden area , used for domestic purposes
10 Finglaswood Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, D11 V8X0
3292/25Dublin CityLodged 2 Jul 2025Retention
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