Unit 4 Abelard Square, Phoenix Park Race Course, Castlenock, Dublin 15
Establishment of a new creche facility on the ground floor of an existing building in Castleknock.
FW24A/0478E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 16 November 2024
- Reference
- FW24A/0478E
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 16 November 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for a new creche facility on the ground floor of an existing building. The development involves internal alterations to create separate classrooms, a staff room, storage, and the integration of existing toilet facilities.
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission is sought for new creche facility on ground floor of existing building internal changes creating separate classrooms and staff room with storage facilities existing toilet facilities to be incorporated in new proposals and all associated site works. Ai received 19/02/2025 cai received 11/06/25
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Pt Clonbern, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock | Nov 2025 | €470,000 | 53 m |
| Apartment 3, Clonbern, Phoenix Park Racecourse | Dec 2025 | €487,500 | 53 m |
| Apt 13 Clonbern, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock | Jun 2026 | €496,000 | 53 m |
| 18 Glenesky Sq, Phoenix Park Ave, Phoenix Park Racecourse Dublin 15 | Mar 2025 | €455,000 | 53 m |
| 18 Phoenix Park Way, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock Dublin 15 | May 2025 | €460,000 | 55 m |
| 8 Phoenix Park Way, Castleknock, Dublin 15 | Jul 2025 | €410,000 | 55 m |
| 7 Glenesky Sq, Phoenix Park Ave, Phoenix Park Racecourse Dublin 15 | Apr 2025 | €475,000 | 64 m |
| 18 Rosanule, Phoenix Park Way, Phoenix Park Racecourse Dublin 15 | Apr 2026 | €535,000 | 68 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 received16 November 2024
- Decision due8 July 2025
- Decision issued3 July 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- WithdrawnAt this site
Development at Apartments 6, 13, 20 & 27 Abelard Square, Phoenix Park
Former Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock, Dublin 15
FW18A/0192FingalLodged 20 Dec 2018Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
Alteration to approved plans comprising the conversion of 4 number exi
Former Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock, Dublin 15
FW19A/0013FingalLodged 4 Feb 2019Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
The development will consist of: the construction of 2 no. 3 & 4 stor
Former Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock Road, Dublin 15
FW16A/0022FingalLodged 18 Feb 2016Apartments
- Granted30 m away
The development will consist of — Modifications to the existing landing window at first floor level and…
9 Fairhaven Court, Castleknock, D15, D15F68X
FW23B/0034FingalLodged 29 Jun 2023Extension
- Granted30 m away
The development will consist of the change of use of the permitted café / restaurant within Unit 1, Phoenix…
Unit 1, Abelard Square, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Dublin 15
FW24A/0421EFingalLodged 14 Oct 2024Change of use
- Invalid30 m away
The development will consist of — Attic conversion incorporating a rear facing flat roof dormer to consist of…
9 Fairhaven Court, Castleknock, D15, D15F68X
FW23A/0109FingalLodged 21 Apr 2023Extension
- Granted40 m away
The construction of the following at Phoenix Park Avenue, Phoenix Park
Former Phoenix Park Racecourse, Casteknock Road, Dublin 15
FW16A/0100FingalLodged 16 Dec 2016Infrastructure
- Granted50 m away
New Londis signage, shopfitting associated works alterations
Units 1 & 2 Phoenix Pk Way, Phoenix Pk Racecourse, Dublin 15, D15 AE79
FW22A/0294FingalLodged 12 Dec 2022Commercial
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