Dublin Mails Centre, Western Business Park, Knockmitten, Dublin 2.
A two-storey extension to the Dublin Mails Centre in Knockmitten.
S99A/0698 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 5 October 1999
- Reference
- S99A/0698
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 5 October 1999
- Floor area
- 8850 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a two-storey extension to the northern corner of the existing Dublin Mails Centre. The 543.5 square metre extension will comprise a sorting hall extension, ancillary office accommodation, a new staff entrance, and the relocation of a bicycle shed.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Two storey extension to the northern corner of the existing dublin mails centre comprising sorting hall extension and ancillary office accommodation (total 543.5 square metres) and incorporating a new staff entrance to the existing building, the relocation of the existing bicycle shed, internal alterations and sundry/ancillary works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To facilitate enterprise and/or residential led regeneration”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oak Drive, Deerpark, Creaghprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €409,600 | 309 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 October 1999
- Decision due30 November 1999
- Decision issued2 December 1999
- Grant issued13 January 2000
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