Firhouse Community Centre, Ballycullen Drive, Firhouse, Dublin 24
Section 5 declaration for the expansion of childcare services into an existing studio space.
ED24/0037 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 23 July 2024
- Reference
- ED24/0037
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Declaration of Exemption Section 5
- Received
- 23 July 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant seeks a declaration of exemption to expand existing childcare services into a studio space within the main community centre building. The service will accommodate up to 22 children from Monday to Friday during school terms, with no structural changes planned.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Extension of childcare services to studio space in main building. Firhouse community and leisure centre already have a childcare facility that has been in operation for over 20 years. The expansion is due to the need for additional spaces in the firhouse catchment area. The studio space is currently being utilized for dance, fitness, drama, prayer groups, meetings, parties, pilates, self-defence, active age to name a few and the child care would not impact on any of these services as it would run from 9am to 1pm monday to friday during school term. It is anticipated to have a capacity for 22 children. The original building was granted permission in 1986 however tusla require clarification that this space can be used for a preschool service. I have attached relevant permissions and highlighted proposed area for use as additional childcare facility. Please note that we do not anticipate any structural changes to this space.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities”
National zoning type: Open space, park
Objective set by the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Parklands Court, Ballycullen, Dublin 24 | Mar 2025 | €320,000 | 99 m |
| 50 Parklands Court, Ballycullen, Firhouse | Apr 2025 | €322,000 | 99 m |
| 27 Killakee Park, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Sept 2025 | €664,000 | 119 m |
| 67 Parklands Court, Ballycullen, Dublin 24 | Mar 2026 | €338,000 | 136 m |
| 75 Parklands Court, Ballycullen, Dublin 24 | May 2025 | €311,000 | 150 m |
| 5 Cariglea Dr, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Apr 2025 | €582,000 | 151 m |
| 23 Parklands Court, Ballycullen, Firhouse Dublin 24 | Feb 2025 | €339,000 | 153 m |
| 22 Parklands Court, Ballycullen, Firhouse Dublin 24 | Jul 2026 | €390,000 | 155 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 July 2024
- Decision due19 August 2024
- Decision issued19 August 2024
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