InvalidRetentionDecided 6 February 2026

Bounce N Beyond, Former Biscuit Maker's Factory, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin

Retention of internal layout changes, creche and VR room extensions, and revised parking at an activity centre.

F26A/0074E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 5 February 2026

Reference: F26A/0074E
Authority: Fingal County Council
Register status: Invalid or incomplete
Type: Retention
Received: 5 February 2026

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for various amendments to an indoor sports activity centre. This includes internal layout changes, extensions to the creche and first-floor VR room, a revised layout for 66 parking spaces, and advertising signage.

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Floor area: 30 m²

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Official record

Development description

Familyland limited intends to apply for retention permission for development on lands at bounce n beyond, former biscuit maker's factory, ballyboughal, co. Dublin. The development consists of amendments to the permission previously granted under reg. Ref. F17a/0743 and f19a/0071 as follows: a) retention of the internal layout changes of the bounce n beyond unit including for removal of internal partitions, and minor design alterations and provision of 2 overflow car parks; b) retention of change of use of part of the indoor sports activity centre to include for the addition of an extension of the floor area of the existing creche extension; c) retention of a revised car park layout, from that previously approved under reg. Ref. F19a/0071, providing for a total of 66 delineated parking spaces utilising the existing vehicular access; d) retention of advertising signage for the activity centre to the front elevation; e) omission of condition no. 9, attached to reg. Ref. F17a/0743, for the retention of a glazed window screen signage to front (east) elevation; f) retention of the addition of a 29.51 sq. M extension to the existing vr room experience at 1st floor level; g) retention of the addition of a 11 sq. M staff facility room at 1st floor level; h) retention for an intensification of use of the existing facility.

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RV - Rural VillageUC

“Protect and promote the character of the Rural Village and promote a vibrant community in accordance with an approved land use plan, and the availability of physical and community infrastructure”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Nightowl Security Ltd., Security House, Grange	May 2025	€675,000	132 m
Nightowl Security Ltd., Security House, Grange	May 2025	€350,000	132 m
5 Barley Hill, Ballyboughal, Dublin	May 2026	€707,500	198 m
4 The Square, Ballyboughal, Dublinnot full market price	Sept 2025	€320,000	217 m

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Application received5 February 2026
Decision due1 April 2026
Decision issued6 February 2026

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