Scholars Public House, Oldcourt Centre, Firhouse, Dublin 24.
Alterations to a previously approved first-floor extension at Scholars Public House in Firhouse.
SD06A/0444 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 2 June 2006
- Reference
- SD06A/0444
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 2 June 2006
- Floor area
- 18 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks changes to a previously approved permission at Scholars Public House. It involves reducing the first-floor extension area to 18sq.m. to provide an additional kitchen area, supported by two columns, and adding an external steel fire escape stairway.
- Storeys
- 2
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
Changes to previously approved permission reg. Ref. Sd05a/0605 consisting of extension and alterations to the first floor to the rear of existing licensed premises. The proposal involves (a) reducing the first floor area from the previously approved 36.9sq. M. To 18sq. M. To provide for additional kitchen area (b) 2 no. 400mm x 400mm columns supporting the proposed first floor extension (c) an external steel fire escape stairway for the proposed extension to ground level (d) the removal of the previously approved 8.1msq. M. From the proposed development. The elevational treatment will be in keeping with the existing premises.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Oldcourt Lodge, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Sept 2025 | €440,000 | 44 m |
| 24 Oldcourt Lodge, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Mar 2025 | €400,000 | 51 m |
| 23 Oldcourt Lodge, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Aug 2025 | €401,000 | 54 m |
| 11 Old Court Lodge, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Apr 2025 | €405,000 | 83 m |
| 48 Old Court Lodge, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Jun 2026 | €370,000 | 107 m |
| 2 Old Court Lodge, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Mar 2026 | €167,500 | 112 m |
| 19 Oldcourt Farm, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Nov 2025 | €525,000 | 150 m |
| 3 Killakee Gardens, Firhouse, Dublin 24 | Sept 2025 | €690,000 | 206 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 June 2006
- Decision due26 July 2006
- Decision issued27 July 2006
- Grant issued6 September 2006
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