A Site of 0.2788 Ha. incorporating Unit No. 6, Blackthorn Road, Sandyford Business Centre, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, D18AW89
Change of use of an office unit in Sandyford to a clinical laboratory and research facility.
D25A/0912/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 28 November 2025
- Reference
- D25A/0912/WEB
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 28 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a change of use for a 1,337 sq m office unit to a clinical laboratory and research and development facility. The works will include elevational changes, internal modifications, and a reconfiguration of the car parking layout to reduce spaces from 51 to 47.
- Floor area
- 1,337 m²
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Official record
Development description
A change of use of unit no. 6 sandyford business centre (1,337 sq m) from office to clinical laboratory, research and development; elevational changes including the provision of an additional access door; and associated internal modifications. The development will also include: reconfiguration of the associated car parking (which will reduce the total quantum of car parking from 51 no. To 47 no. ); provision of a dedicated bin and water tank storage area; provision of 14 no. Covered bicycle parking spaces; signage; and all associated site and development works above and below ground.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“OE To provide for office and enterprise development.”
National zoning type: Office, business/technology park and related
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Woodford, Brewery Rd, Stillorgan Dublin 18 | Jun 2025 | €870,000 | 232 m |
| 22 Carmanhall Court, Brewery Rd, Sandyford Dublin 18 | Oct 2025 | €566,000 | 302 m |
| 39 Carmanhall Court, Sandyford, Dublin 18 | Aug 2025 | €535,000 | 302 m |
| 124 The Forum, Ballymoss Rd, Sandyford Dublin 18 | May 2025 | €495,000 | 316 m |
| 121 The Forum, Ballymoss Rd, Sandyford Dublin 18 | Nov 2025 | €485,000 | 316 m |
| Apt 27 Carmanhall Court, Leopardstown, Dublin 18 | Jul 2025 | €495,000 | 317 m |
| 16 Carmanhall Court, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford | Dec 2025 | €500,000 | 317 m |
| Apt 22 Ballymoss Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18 | Dec 2025 | €485,000 | 330 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 November 2025
- Decision due30 January 2026
- Decision issued29 January 2026
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