Vetcare Ltd., Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin
Retention of a change of use from retail to a veterinary clinic and associated signage in Rathcoole.
SD12A/0078 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 30 April 2012
- Reference
- SD12A/0078
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention
- Received
- 30 April 2012
- Floor area
- 144 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the change of use of part of the ground floor from retail and services to a veterinary clinic. The application also includes retention of advertising signage on the front and side elevations.
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Official record
Development description
Retention of change of use of part of ground floor from the established retail and services uses to a veterinary clinic and for advertising signage on the front and side elevations.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of Village Centres”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Greenogue Dr, Rathcoole, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €520,000 | 117 m |
| 15 The Square, Aubrey Manor, Rathcoole | Sept 2025 | €600,000 | 135 m |
| 8 The Courthouse Apts, Rathcoole, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €305,000 | 145 m |
| 3 The Courthouse, Main St, Rathcoole | May 2025 | €270,000 | 145 m |
| 6 The Courthouse, Main St, Rathcoolenot full market price | Mar 2025 | €250,000 | 145 m |
| 9 The Courthouse, Main St, Rathcoole | Feb 2025 | €215,000 | 145 m |
| Cottage 2 Muldowney's, Main St, Rathcoole | Feb 2025 | €575,000 | 166 m |
| Cottage 1 Muldowney's, Main St, Rathcoole | Feb 2025 | €450,000 | 166 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 received30 April 2012
- Decision due24 June 2012
- Decision issued20 June 2012
- Grant issued30 July 2012
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