Tao House, Rockyards Lane, Sandycove, Co. Dublin.
Change of use of part of an existing house to a Montessori and sessional childcare service.
D02A/0545 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 5 September 2002
- Reference
- D02A/0545
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 5 September 2002
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking permission to convert a portion of the existing residential dwelling at Tao House into a Montessori and sessional childcare facility.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of part of existing dwelling to montessori/ sessional services. [location] tao house, rockyards lane, sandycove, co. Dublin. [location]
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities”
Objective set by the COUNTY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sandycove Avenue West, Sandycove, Co Dublin | May 2025 | €2,810,000 | 72 m |
| 8 Ballygihen, Sandycove, Dun Laoghaire | May 2026 | €400,000 | 89 m |
| Apt 9, Ballygihen, Sandycove Rd | Nov 2025 | €400,000 | 90 m |
| Albion House, 31 Sandycove Rd, Sandycove | Sept 2025 | €1,340,000 | 91 m |
| Elton, Sandycove Road, Sandycove | Sept 2025 | €1,560,000 | 115 m |
| 11 Gowran Hall, Ballygihen Ave, Sandycove | Aug 2025 | €166,666 | 127 m |
| 16 Gowran Hall, Ballygihen Ave, Sandycove | Feb 2025 | €635,000 | 127 m |
| 13 Gowran Hall, Ballyghien Avenue, Sandycove | Apr 2026 | €580,000 | 127 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 September 2002
- Decision issued25 September 2002
- Appeal submitted21 October 2002
- Appeal decided28 February 2003
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