Castlepark School, Castlepark Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin
Extension of an existing playground by 193 sqm at Castlepark School.
D17A/0016 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 10 January 2017
- Reference
- D17A/0016
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 10 January 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves extending the school playground by removing an embankment, constructing a retaining wall, infilling the area, and relocating the perimeter fence and gates.
- Floor area
- 193 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for the extension of an existing playground by 193 sqm, comprising the removal of an existing 1.6m to 2.7m high embankment, the construction of a retaining wall, the infilling of the former embankment to the upper level, the relocation and extension of the perimeter fence and gates and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“SNI To protect, improve and encourage the provision of sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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.
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 29 June 2017.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Castlelands Grove, Dalkey, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €575,000 | 79 m |
| 1 Castlelands, Hyde Road, Dalkey | Jun 2026 | €1,750,000 | 144 m |
| Apartment 28, Castle Park Residence, Castle Park Road | May 2025 | €20,000 | 156 m |
| 10 Ulverton Court, Ulverton Rd, Dalkey | Apr 2026 | €468,000 | 186 m |
| Apt 1 Castlepark Gardens, Castlepark Rd, Dalkey | Aug 2025 | €425,000 | 201 m |
| 5 Castlepark Gardens Residence, Castlepark Road, Sandycove | May 2025 | €583,400 | 201 m |
| Luckington Cottage, Ulverton Road, Dalkey | Dec 2025 | €800,000 | 216 m |
| 68 Ulverton Rd, Dalkey, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €855,000 | 231 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 received10 January 2017
- Decision issued3 March 2017
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