Ballyroan, Knocklyon Road, Dublin 16
Refurbishment and extension of Ballyroan Library and Community Hall, and construction of a new Pastoral Centre.
SD088/0003 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 25 February 2008
- Reference
- SD088/0003
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Application Under Part 8
- Received
- 25 February 2008
Summary
AI-generatedThis public project includes a 760 sq.m. two-storey extension to Ballyroan Library and a 175 sq.m. single-storey extension to the Community Centre. It also proposes a new 477 sq.m. single-storey Pastoral Centre at Orchardstown Villas.
- Floor area
- 1,412 m²
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
- (1) refurbish and extend ballyroan library and community hall; (2) construction of a new pastoral centre at orchardstown villas, ballyroan. The project is divided into three sections as follows
- The refurbishment and extension of ballyroan library. This will include a two-storey extension to the existing building to contain meeting rooms, additional adult-education areas, staff offices, and a new reception and internet area. Total area to be 760 sq. M
- The refurbishment and extension of ballyroan community centre. This will include a single-storey extension with a youth drop-in facility, enhanced kitchen facilities for meals on wheels, improved toilet provision, a meeting room and childrens garden. Total area to be 175 sq. M
- The construction of a new single-storey pastoral centre with meeting rooms, kitchen / coffee area and pastoral offices. Total area to be 477 sq. M. Drawings of the proposed refurbishment and extension will be on public display at the headquarters of south dublin county council, county hall, town centre, tallaght, dublin 24 during normal working hours monday to friday or on the councils website www. Southdublin. Ie in the period 4th february 2008 to 18th march 2008. The drawings of the proposal will also be on display at ballyroan library during normal opening hours. Submissions or observations with respect to this matter dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the development would be situated may be made in writing to: the senior executive officer, community services department, south dublin county council, county hall, tallaght, dublin
- The latest date for the receipt of submissions or observations is 4.30 p. M on wednesday 2nd april, 2008
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Orchardstown Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Mar 2026 | €780,000 | 109 m |
| 16 Silverwood Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Oct 2025 | €630,000 | 119 m |
| 3 Silverwood Rd, Ballyroan, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Jul 2025 | €715,000 | 149 m |
| 1 Silverwood Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | May 2026 | €690,000 | 158 m |
| 79 Marian Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jul 2025 | €855,000 | 161 m |
| 13 Orchardstown Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Mar 2026 | €655,000 | 175 m |
| 60 Pinewood Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jun 2025 | €775,000 | 196 m |
| 147 Ballyroan Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | May 2025 | €790,000 | 197 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 received25 February 2008
- Decision issued14 April 2008
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