Planning Permission Ireland
InvalidChange of useDecided 25 May 2026

12 James’ Terrace, Malahide, Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 0419), Co. Dublin, K36 N996

Change of use of a protected three-storey building in Malahide from offices to a school for 40 students.

F26A/0423E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 21 May 2026

Reference
F26A/0423E
Authority
Fingal County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
Permission
Received
21 May 2026

Summary

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The application seeks to change the use of a three-storey protected structure from offices to an educational facility. The proposed 'AXON School' will accommodate 40 students and includes minor garden works, internal redecoration, and new signage.

Change of useprotected structureschoolchange of use
Storeys
3
Floor area
306 m²

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Official record

Development description

Planning permission is sought by stephen lovett for the change of use of no. 12 james’ terrace, malahide, a protected structure (rps ref. 0419) located within the malahide historic core aca, from its permitted office use under planning reference f01a/1173 to use of the existing 3-storey building including the ground floor of ‘rocket shed’ from office to educational use. This will be an “ axon school” for 40 students, with a total floor area of 305.5 sq. M. The proposed development includes minor works to the back garden and front patio, alterations to sanitary facilities, internal redecoration, painting of external walls, and the installation of 3 no. Signs in selected locations.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

TC - Town and District CentreUC
Protect and enhance the special physical and social character of town and district centres and provide and/ or improve urban facilities

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

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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within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
6 The Anchorage, Townyard Lane, MalahideMay 2025€380,00019 m
11 Townyard House, The Green, MalahideMar 2025€425,00050 m
4 Heeleys View, The Mall, MalahideJun 2026€685,000137 m
Apt 3 Fishermans Green, Strand St, MalahideMay 2026€435,000184 m
6 Old Street, Malahide, Co. DublinJul 2025€540,000188 m
30 Malahide Village, Malahide Marina, MalahideJun 2026€400,000201 m
24 Malahide Marina Village, Malahide, DublinMar 2026€850,000205 m
19a Old St, Malahide, DublinJun 2025€340,000206 m

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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

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  1. Application received21 May 2026
  2. Decision due15 July 2026
  3. Decision issued25 May 2026

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