Finnstown House, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Demolition of a leisure centre and construction of a new three-storey leisure and fitness centre at Finnstown House.
SD08A/0376 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 3 June 2008
- Reference
- SD08A/0376
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 3 June 2008
- Floor area
- 2901 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to demolish an existing 379 square metre leisure centre. In its place, a new three-storey leisure and fitness centre with a total gross area of 2,901 square metres will be constructed. The works are located at Finnstown House, which is a protected structure.
- Storeys
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of existing leisure centre of area 379sq. M. And construction of a three storey leisure and fitness centre of 2901sq. M. Total gross area including ancillary site works at a protected structure.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Castlegate Dr, Adamstown, Lucan | Apr 2026 | €370,000 | 84 m |
| 15 Castlegate Dr, Adamstown Castle, Adamstown | Nov 2025 | €385,000 | 84 m |
| 1 Castlegate Close, Adamstown Castle, Lucannot full market price | May 2026 | €475,000 | 85 m |
| 5 Castlegate Close, Adamstown, Lucan | May 2026 | €406,000 | 98 m |
| 62 Castlegate Grove, Adamstown, Dublin | May 2026 | €555,000 | 100 m |
| 1 Castlegate Dr, Adamstown, Lucan | Jul 2025 | €400,000 | 129 m |
| 49 Adamstown Way, Adamstown, Lucan | May 2026 | €422,000 | 130 m |
| 66 Adamstown Ave, Adamstown, Lucan | Jul 2025 | €415,000 | 131 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 June 2008
- Decision due28 July 2008
- Decision issued28 July 2008
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- Granted50 m away
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