St. Finian's NS, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.
Erection of a temporary two-storey block of four prefabricated classrooms at a school in Newcastle.
SD08A/0097 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 11 February 2008
- Reference
- SD08A/0097
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 11 February 2008
- Floor area
- 232 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a three-year temporary duration to erect a two-storey block containing four prefabricated classroom units and a stair module. The temporary accommodation will be located on the grassed open space in front of the main school building.
- 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
Permission for the proposed erection of temporary classroom accommodation incorporating 4 no. Prefabricated classroom units and a stair module in a two storey block with associated site works at the existing grassed open space to the front of the main school building and adjoining existing play yard(s). The permission required is for a three year temporary duration only.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for new residential communities in accordance with approved area plans”
National zoning type: New/proposed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mason Cross Way, Mason Cross, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €436,123 | 75 m |
| 2 The Glebe, Peamount Rd, Newcastle | Mar 2025 | €400,000 | 102 m |
| 3 Mason Cross Green, Newcastle, Co Dublinprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €440,529 | 165 m |
| 3 The Oak, Peamount Road, Newcastle | Jun 2025 | €405,000 | 167 m |
| 5 MAson Cross Row, MAson Cross, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €449,339 | 168 m |
| 16 Mason Cross Crescent, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €462,555 | 170 m |
| 14 Mason Cross Crescent, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €440,529 | 179 m |
| 15 Mason Cross Crescent, Mason Cross, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €440,529 | 179 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 February 2008
- Decision due6 April 2008
- Decision issued28 March 2008
- Grant issued6 May 2008
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