Courtlough, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, K32RP76
Change of use from a house to a 24/7 residential care facility.
F26A/0038E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 22 January 2026
- Reference
- F26A/0038E
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 22 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a material change of use of an existing house to a residential care facility providing permanent, 24/7 assisted living. Works will include installing access ramps and balustrades, with no major extensions 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 and balustrades for compliance with disability access requirements. No extensions or significant alterations are proposed.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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”
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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Timeline
- Application received22 January 2026
- Decision due18 March 2026
- Decision issued16 March 2026
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