26, Killakee Grove, Firhouse, Dublin 24
Conversion of a domestic store into a part-time Montessori school in Firhouse.
SD05A/0960 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 30 November 2005
- Reference
- SD05A/0960
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 30 November 2005
- Floor area
- 95.8 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of the front section of an existing side store into a Montessori school operating Monday to Friday. The rear section will remain as domestic storage, and the store's height will be increased to match the existing front store.
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Official record
Development description
- Change of use of front section of existing store to side of existing detached dwelling into a montessori school from monday to friday between the hours of 9am
- 12.30pm and 2pm
- 4pm with internal layout as per childcare facilities (govt. Of ireland june 2001) and rear section of store to be used as a store for the use of the existing dwelling and to increase height of the existing store to side and rear to height of 2.450 m at the public footpath to match existing front store with external finishes to match existing with double skin roof cladding; remove existing steel doors to front of store and replace with new door and side window to match existing house with wheelchair access with ramp; existing rear garden for the use of dwelling only and four car parking spaces to existing front driveway and the existing to remain as a domestic dwelling
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Killininny Court, Ballycullen Ave, Firhouse Dublin 24 | Jan 2025 | €247,500 | 94 m |
| 26 Carriglea Rise, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Mar 2025 | €475,000 | 129 m |
| Apt 20, Killininny Court, Ballycullen Avenot full market price | Jul 2025 | €220,000 | 156 m |
| 3 Killininny Court, Firhouse Rd, Firhouse Dublin 24 | May 2025 | €250,000 | 156 m |
| 37 Killakee Avenue, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Sept 2025 | €380,000 | 190 m |
| 19 Kilakee Walk, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | May 2025 | €359,625 | 206 m |
| 5 Cariglea Dr, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Apr 2025 | €582,000 | 237 m |
| 3 Oldcourt Park Drive, Ballycullen Gate, Ballycullenprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €594,714 | 338 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
Timeline
- Application received30 November 2005
- Decision due2 February 2006
- Decision issued2 February 2006
- Appeal submitted16 February 2006
- Appeal decided9 October 2006
- Permission expiry6 October 2006
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SD19A/0306South DublinLodged 30 Sept 2019Change of use
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SD05A/0563South DublinLodged 13 Jul 2005Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
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SD12B/0281South DublinLodged 15 Nov 2012Extension
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SD04B/0321South DublinLodged 16 Jun 2004Extension
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SD14B/0270South DublinLodged 5 Nov 2014Extension
- Granted40 m away
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