Charlie's Childcare, Rahillion Walk, Donabate, Co Dublin
Temporary five-year permission for a new single-storey portacabin classroom at a childcare facility in Donabate.
F24A/0936E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 23 October 2024
- Reference
- F24A/0936E
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 23 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking a temporary five-year permission to construct a single-storey portacabin at the rear of the existing childcare building. The new structure will accommodate one classroom, an office, toilet facilities, and an access ramp.
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Official record
Development description
We, charlie’s childcare limited intend to apply for planning permission, for a temporary period of 5-years, at ‘charlie’s childcare’,rahillion walk, donabate, co. Dublin. The proposed development will consist of the construction of a new single storey portacabin to the rear of the existing building to accommodate 1 no. Classroom with ancillary office and toilet facilities along with an access ramp; the removal of an existing boundary wall and gate and the construction of a new boundary wall and railing to facilitate the increased site size; and all associated site and infrastructural works needed in order to facilitate the subject development.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029 (2023–2029). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Kingsland, Donabate, Co Dublin | Apr 2026 | €650,000 | 81 m |
| 24 Cois Inbhir, Beaverstown, Donabate | Sept 2025 | €610,000 | 91 m |
| 9 Rahillion Way, Donabate, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €733,000 | 101 m |
| 89 Carrs Mill, Donabate, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €474,000 | 126 m |
| 17 Carrs Mill, Portrane Rd, Donabate | Dec 2025 | €525,000 | 127 m |
| 14 Rahillion Way, Donabate, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €600,000 | 149 m |
| 85 Carrs Mill, Donabate, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €450,000 | 153 m |
| 37 Carrs Mill, Donabate, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €890,000 | 176 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 received23 October 2024
- Decision due17 December 2024
- Decision issued13 December 2024
- Appeal submitted20 January 2025
- Appeal decided23 May 2025
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