Planning Permission Ireland
InvalidChange of useDecided 24 November 2025

Courtlough Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, K32 RP76

Change of use of a house to a 24/7 residential care facility in Balbriggan.

F25A/1080E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 21 November 2025

Reference
F25A/1080E
Authority
Fingal County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
Permission
Received
21 November 2025

Summary

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The development consists of a material change of use of an existing residential dwelling to a residential care facility. The facility will provide permanent accommodation with 24/7 staffing, and works include installing disability access ramps with no significant alterations proposed.

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of a material change of use of the existing residential dwelling to a residential care facility providing permanent accommodation for persons requiring daily assistance. The facility will be staffed on a 24/7 basis. The proposed works include the installation of access ramps to comply with disability access requirements. No extensions or significant alterations are proposed.

Land-use zoning

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Protect and promote in a balanced way, the development of agriculture and rural related enterprise, biodiversity, the rural landscape, and the built and cultural heritage

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Key dates

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  1. Application received21 November 2025
  2. Decision due23 January 2026
  3. Decision issued24 November 2025

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