Unit 5, Finnstown Centre, Newcastle Road, Finnstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Retention of a temporary change of use from retail to a public information centre for a period of two years.
SD04A/0826 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 5 November 2004
- Reference
- SD04A/0826
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention
- Received
- 5 November 2004
- Floor area
- 39.95 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks the retention of a temporary two-year change of use of part of the unit from retail to a public information centre in connection with the Adamstown SDZ. It also seeks retention for internal alterations, front elevation changes, and non-illuminated signage on a site of approximately 39.95 square metres.
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Official record
Development description
- For retention of a temporary (2 year) change of use of part of unit 5 from retail (class
- To use as a public information centre (class
- In conjunction with the development of adamstown sdz. It is proposed that the class 2 use would apply to the unit for a period of 2 years only, after which time, the approved use of the unit would revert to retail (class 1). Permission is also sought for the retention of internal alterations and alterations to the front elevation of the unit, including the provision of non-illuminated signage. All on site of c. 39.95sq. M
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of Local Centres”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Woodberry, Finnstown Priory, Lucan | Apr 2026 | €510,000 | 167 m |
| 13 Finnsview, Finnstown Cloisters, Lucan | May 2026 | €575,000 | 184 m |
| 4 Foxfield, Finnstown Abbey, Lucan | Jul 2025 | €539,000 | 199 m |
| 4 Brookpark, Finnstown Abbey, Lucan | Apr 2026 | €550,000 | 214 m |
| 10 Woodscape, Finnstown Priory, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €507,000 | 224 m |
| 7 Somerton Crescent, Newcastle Road, Lucan | Sept 2025 | €815,000 | 240 m |
| 17 Somerton Way, Newcastle Road, Lucan | Jan 2026 | €761,299 | 244 m |
| 14 Somerton Way, Newcastle Road, Lucan | Jan 2026 | €570,000 | 261 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 received5 November 2004
- Decision due29 December 2004
- Decision issued20 December 2004
- Grant issued10 February 2005
In the area
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Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
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- GrantedAt this site
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SD06A/0234South DublinLodged 3 Apr 2006Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
A single storey rear extension. To provide additional kitchen facilities improved and additional carvery…
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SD04A/0082South DublinLodged 14 May 2004Commercial
- Granted40 m away
A two-storey development, on an ancillary area comprising of a footpath, access road and parking area, to the…
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SD07A/0755South DublinLodged 19 Sept 2007Commercial
- Granted40 m away
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SD07A/0755/EPSouth DublinLodged 2 Aug 2012Commercial
- Not exempt — permission needed40 m away
To increase the floor area of the existing deli counter to allow for the insertion of a pizza oven
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ED13/0051South DublinLodged 5 Nov 2013Alterations
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ED14/0004South DublinLodged 10 Feb 2014Alterations
- Withdrawn50 m away
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S01A/0084South DublinLodged 15 Feb 2001Change of use
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