St Finian's National School, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
Temporary classroom installation and retention of existing temporary classrooms at a school in Newcastle.
SD11A/0127 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 20 May 2011
- Reference
- SD11A/0127
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission and Retention
- Received
- 20 May 2011
- Floor area
- 200 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a 5-year temporary permission to install a first-floor temporary classroom block containing two classrooms, toilets, and a stairwell. It also seeks to retain existing temporary classrooms for an additional 5 years.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Temporary permission for 5 year period for installation of temporary classroom accommodation at first floor level incorporating 2 no. Classrooms, toilets and a two-storey stairwell with associated site works including the replacement of a grassed area to the rear of the existing school with hard surface. The application also includes for the proposed retention, for an additional 5 year duration, of the previously approved temporary classroom accommodation (ref. Sd06a/0614 and sd08a/0097).
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 received20 May 2011
- Decision due13 July 2011
- Decision issued8 July 2011
- Grant issued17 August 2011
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