2, Crofton Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Change of use from a graphic studio to an educational dance studio in Dun Laoghaire.
D05A/0956 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 26 July 2005
- Reference
- D05A/0956
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 26 July 2005
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to convert a 75 sqm graphic studio into a 133 sqm educational dance studio. The works include partial demolition of the existing unit and construction of a single-storey studio with a staff room, changing facilities, and landscaping.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 133 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for the change of use of an existing graphic studio (75sqm) to use as an educational dance studio (133 sqm) at the rear. The proposal includes the partial demolition of existing unit and the construction of a single storey educational dance studio including staff room, disabled wc, wc, changing room and associated landscaping site works.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 4 Roby Hall, Crofton Ave, Dun Laoghaire | Nov 2025 | €360,000 | 30 m |
| 8 Crofton Court, 7 Crofton Avenue, Dun Laoghaire | Mar 2025 | €515,000 | 38 m |
| 1 Crofton Court, 7 Crofton Avenue, Dun Laoghaire | Nov 2025 | €435,000 | 38 m |
| 5 Crofton Court, 7 Crofton Avenue, Dunlaoghaire | Apr 2026 | €458,000 | 38 m |
| Apt 4, 4 Charlemont Terrace, Crofton Rd | Jan 2025 | €625,000 | 75 m |
| 16 The Crofton, Georges Place, Dun Laoghaire | May 2025 | €495,000 | 82 m |
| Apartment No 23 The Crofton, Georges Place, Dun Laoghaire | Jul 2026 | €340,000 | 82 m |
| 8 Anglesea, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire | Dec 2025 | €820,000 | 85 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 July 2005
- Decision issued16 September 2005
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