Planning Permission Ireland
Exempt — no permission neededChange of useDecided 8 April 2026

Moat Lodge B&B, Lock Road, Lucan, Co Dublin, K78 P7X3

Declaration on using a Lucan B&B for international protection accommodation.

ED26/0010 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 9 February 2026

Reference
ED26/0010
Authority
South Dublin County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Declaration of Exemption Section 5
Received
9 February 2026

Summary

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A Section 5 declaration is sought to determine whether using the Moat Lodge B&B to provide accommodation for persons seeking international protection constitutes exempted development.

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Official record

Development description

Whether the use of the moat lodge b&b at lock road lucan co dublin k78 p7x3 to provide accommodation for persons seeking international protection, constitutes exempted development or does not constitute exempt development

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

OSOS
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
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
20 The Hollows, Newcastle Rd, LucanSept 2025€410,00051 m
19 The Hollows, Newcastle Rd, LucanFeb 2025€310,00051 m
9 The Hollows, Newcastle Rd, LucanMar 2026€278,00063 m
16 Mount Gandon, Lucan, DublinAug 2025€546,000117 m
3 Mount Gandon, Lucan Village, DublinFeb 2025€586,950180 m
62 The Braeburn, The Orchard, Leixlip RdJun 2025€396,000252 m
75 Braeburn, The Orchard, Leixlip RdOct 2025€373,000252 m
1 Dispensary Lane, Lucanprice excludes VATFeb 2025€493,392273 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 received9 February 2026
  2. Decision due8 April 2026
  3. Decision issued8 April 2026

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