The Hot Box Sauna, The White Cottage, Killiney, Dublin, A96 KXE6
Retention of a commercial sauna operation on Killiney beach.
D26A/0050/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 30 January 2026
- Reference
- D26A/0050/WEB
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission for Retention
- Received
- 30 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a commercial sauna use. The development includes two mobile sauna units, a wooden reception and changing structure, external cold showers, decking, and beach access facilities.
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Official record
Development description
Retention permission for ‘commercial sauna’ use; installation of (i) 2 no. Mobile sauna units; (ii) wooden structure containing reception and changing rooms; (ii) 2 no. External cold showers and (iii) provision of ancillary facilities including raised concrete area with steps, access to beach, wooden decked surface and 1m high timber & rope handrail; and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“W To provide for waterfront development and harbour related uses.”
National zoning type: General
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currabinny, Kilmore Ave, Killiney | Jul 2025 | €3,000,000 | 328 m |
| Tigin, Kilmore Ave, Killiney | Jun 2026 | €1,275,000 | 350 m |
| Kilmore Cottage, Saintbury Avenue Station Road, Killiney | Jul 2025 | €250,000 | 358 m |
| Reenrour House, 33 Killiney Hill Rd, Killiney | Jul 2025 | €1,500,000 | 361 m |
| 6 Hill Cottages, Killiney Hill Rd, Killiney | Mar 2025 | €465,000 | 381 m |
| Bel Air Cottage, Killiney Hill Rd, Killiney | Apr 2025 | €1,195,000 | 395 m |
| 5 Killiney Hill Cottages, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney | Sept 2025 | €620,000 | 412 m |
| 4 Killiney Hill Cottages, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney | Jul 2025 | €540,000 | 417 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 received30 January 2026
- Decision due26 March 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- InvalidAt this site
Retention Permission is sought for the retention of development for a Mobile Caravan in its current location…
The Tea Rooms, White Cottages, The Strand, Killiney, Co. Dublin
D22A/0377Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 31 May 2022Retention
- GrantedAt this site
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The Tea Rooms, White Cottages, The Strand, Killiney, Co. Dublin
D23A/0530Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 10 Aug 2023Retention
- GrantedAt this site
1. To partially demolish the walls, steps, toilets, septic tank, retaining walls to dwellings and pillars at…
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D09A/0034Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 21 Aug 2009Change of use
- InvalidAt this site
The development will consist of the demolition of existing (vandalised) dwellings and other structures and…
White Cottage, Strand, Killiney Beach, Co. Dublin
D04A/1555Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 23 Dec 2004Change of use
- WithdrawnAt this site
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The Tea Rooms, The White Cottage, The Strand, Killiney, Co. Dublin
D22A/0484Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 6 Jul 2022Retention
- InvalidAt this site
Retention of development for a) Mobile caravan in its current location for use a food and drinks dispensary.…
The Tea Rooms, The White Cottage, The Strand, Killiney, Co. Dublin
D23A/0511Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 1 Aug 2023Retention
- Refused100 m away
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Maraviglia, Vico Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
D12A/0227Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 14 Jun 2012Retention
- Granted100 m away
A new single storey 15sq.m extension at first floor level to front (road side) of existing dwelling
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D08B/0718Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 9 Oct 2008Extension
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