78, Coolamber Drive, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
Change of use of an existing garage to a commercial ladies' garment design studio.
SD03A/0684 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 10 September 2003
- Reference
- SD03A/0684
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 10 September 2003
- Floor area
- 18 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a change of use for the existing residential garage. It is proposed to convert the space into a commercial home-based economic activity, specifically a design studio specialising in ladies' garments.
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
Conversion / change of use of the existing garage from residential status to a commercial home based economic activity, namely the creation of a design studio specialising in ladies garments.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and/or improve residential amenity”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Coolamber Rd, Rathcoole, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €630,000 | 102 m |
| 60 Coolamber Drive, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin | Nov 2025 | €475,000 | 138 m |
| 13 Greenogue Drive, Rathcoole, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €480,000 | 214 m |
| 11 Greenogue Dr, Rathcoole, Dublin | Mar 2026 | €560,000 | 215 m |
| Main Street, Rathcoole, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €1,145,000 | 218 m |
| 25 Greenogue Dr, Rathcoole, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €520,000 | 221 m |
| Cottage 2 Muldowney's, Main St, Rathcoole | Feb 2025 | €575,000 | 222 m |
| Cottage 1 Muldowney's, Main St, Rathcoole | Feb 2025 | €450,000 | 222 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 September 2003
- Decision due4 November 2003
- Decision issued25 September 2003
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