Unit RW-C08, Block C1, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 T680
Change of use from a former bank branch to a children's indoor play zone and bowling alley.
D25A/0616/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 7 August 2025
- Reference
- D25A/0616/WEB
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 7 August 2025
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to convert a former bank premises at Beacon South Quarter into a children's indoor play zone. The 553.50 sq.m facility will feature 10-pin bowling, video games, a play area, a food and beverage zone, and a mezzanine party area.
- Floor area
- 554 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for a change from the former use of this premises as a branch bank to use as a children's indoor play zone to include 10 pin bowling, video games, kids play area, food and beverage area and children’s party area at mezzanine level. The development will also include staff and visitor bathrooms and services. Entrance to the development will be from the upper floor plaza area at the centre. The total floor area the subject of the change of use is 553.50 sq. M. Permission is also sought to apply graphic signage internally to the glazed front elevation facing the plaza and also to the rear elevation at upper level facing the parking courtyard at ground level.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“MIC To consolidate and complete the development of the mixed use inner core to enhance and reinforce sustainable development.”
National zoning type: Other mix of 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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 403, Cubes 8, Beacon South Quarter Dublin 18 | Nov 2025 | €455,000 | 47 m |
| 429 Cubes 8, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford Dublin 18 | Jan 2025 | €425,000 | 47 m |
| 410 The Cubes 8, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford Dublin 18 | Jun 2025 | €460,000 | 47 m |
| Apt 614 The Cubes, 8 Beacon South Qrtr, Sandyford Dublin 18 | Jan 2026 | €465,050 | 47 m |
| Apt 601, Cubes 8, Beacon South Quarter Dublin 18 | Apr 2026 | €495,000 | 47 m |
| 209 Edges 1, Beacon Sout Quater, Sandyford Dublin 18 | Apr 2025 | €316,000 | 60 m |
| Apt 510, Edges 1, Beacon South Quarter | May 2025 | €315,000 | 60 m |
| 405 The Edges One, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford Dublin 18 | May 2025 | €318,000 | 60 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 August 2025
- Decision due1 April 2026
- Decision issued31 March 2026
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