23 Ashtown Grove, Ashtown, Dublin 7
Change of use of a former ground floor retail unit in Ashtown to a childcare facility.
WEB2170/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 13 May 2026
- Reference
- WEB2170/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 13 May 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks to convert a former ground floor retail unit into a childcare facility. The development will include minor internal alterations, new signage, and associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
Proposed change of use of former ground floor level retail unit into a childcare facility together with minor internal alterations, signage and all associated site works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ashtown Grove, Navan Rd, Dublin 7 | Apr 2026 | €630,000 | 53 m |
| 68 Park Rd, Dublin 7, Dublin | Apr 2025 | €255,000 | 100 m |
| 343 Navan Rd, Dublin 7, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €585,000 | 103 m |
| 339 Navan Rd, Dublin 7, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €695,000 | 109 m |
| 7 Ashtown Grove, Navan Rd, Dublin 7not full market price | Jun 2026 | €560,000 | 111 m |
| 89 Park Rd, Dublin 7, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €757,000 | 154 m |
| 371 Navan Rd, Dublin 7, Dublin | Apr 2025 | €620,000 | 161 m |
| 82 Kinvara Rd, Dublin 7, Dublin | May 2026 | €300,000 | 163 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 May 2026
- Decision due8 July 2026
- Decision issued18 May 2026
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Proposed Change Of Use Of Former Ground Floor Level Retail Unit Into A Childcare Facility Together With Minor…
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WEB2306/26Dublin CityLodged 29 May 2026Change of use
- InvalidAt this site
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WEB5195/25Dublin CityLodged 22 Sept 2025Change of use
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WEB5229/25Dublin CityLodged 25 Sept 2025Change of use
- Granted40 m away
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WEB1621/26Dublin CityLodged 16 Mar 2026Extension
- Granted50 m away
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33, Ashtown Grove, Navan Road, Dublin 7, D07 XE48
2683/20Dublin CityLodged 11 May 2020Change of use
- Invalid50 m away
Permission sought for proposed change of use first floor level shop use to apartment dwelling use with rear…
33 Ashtown Grove, Navan Road, Dublin 7.
2443/20Dublin CityLodged 10 Mar 2020Change of use
- Granted70 m away
Single storey extension to rear and first floor dormer extension to side and rear
22, Ashtown Grove, Navan Road, Dublin 7
2113/18Dublin CityLodged 22 Jan 2018Extension
- Granted80 m away
Planning Permission for:- a. First floor extension incorporating dormer extension to side, b. All associated…
72, Park Road, Navan Road, Dublin 7
2385/18Dublin CityLodged 26 Feb 2018Extension
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