Russell Square Neighbourhood Centre, Fortunestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Erection of a 6.3-metre-high illuminated totem sign at Russell Square Neighbourhood Centre.
SD12A/0177 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 21 February 2013
- Reference
- SD12A/0177
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 February 2013
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the erection of a double-sided totem sign measuring approximately 2 metres wide and 6.3 metres high. The sign will feature downlighters and be located on the northern boundary within the curtilage of the neighbourhood centre.
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
Erection of a totem sign: the proposed sign will have 2 no. Display boards facing east and west, approx. 2 m wide and 6.3m high with associated downlighters to be located to the northern boundary of and within the curtilage of russell square neighbourhood centre. Significant further information: erection of a totem sign - the proposed sign will have 2no. Display boards, facing east and west, approx. 2m wide and 6.3m high with associated downlighters located within the curtilage of the russell square neighbourhood centre.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Swiftbrook Close, Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Apr 2025 | €315,000 | 82 m |
| 4 Swiftbrook Close, Fortunestown Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Mar 2026 | €192,000 | 99 m |
| 31 Russell Downs, Russell Sq, Tallaght | Jun 2025 | €317,500 | 116 m |
| 8 Sundale Crescent, Tallaght, Dublin 24not full market price | Mar 2025 | €315,000 | 118 m |
| 19 Brookview Close, Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Dec 2025 | €315,000 | 120 m |
| 12 Swiftbrook Avenue, Fortunestown, Tallaght | May 2026 | €265,000 | 151 m |
| 10 Swiftbrook Ave, Tallaght Dublin 24, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €317,000 | 152 m |
| 24 Russell Downs, Russell Sq, Tallaght Dublin 24 | Apr 2025 | €336,000 | 153 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 February 2013
- Further information requested16 October 2012
- Further information received21 February 2013
- Decision due20 March 2013
- Decision issued14 March 2013
- Grant issued23 April 2013
In the area
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Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Refused50 m away
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SD09A/0071South DublinLodged 19 Feb 2009Housing estate
- Granted50 m away
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SD06A/0767South DublinLodged 6 Jul 2007Commercial
- Granted50 m away
Single storey extension to rear and side, consisting of off- licence with associated office storage and…
'Molly Heffernan's' Public House located at Sundale Park, Fortunestown Way , opposite junction with Brookfield Road, Gibbons Tallaght, Dublin 24.
S00A/0127South DublinLodged 29 Feb 2000Commercial
- Granted50 m away
For use of Unit No.3 of previously permitted shops ( Reg. Ref. S98A/0385) as betting office on site
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S00A/0742South DublinLodged 10 Nov 2000Change of use
- Refused60 m away
Two storey end of terrace house to match existing terrace and all associated site works
Side of 16, Swiftbrook Close, Fortunestown Way, Fortunestown, Dublin 24.
SD05A/0978South DublinLodged 6 Dec 2005New dwelling
- Granted70 m away
2 storey 2 bed end terrace house to side garden, new vehicular entrance and associated works
16, Swiftbrook Close, Tallaght, Dublin 24
SD08A/0450South DublinLodged 30 Jun 2008New dwelling
- Refused70 m away
End of terrace house
Side of 16 Swiftbrook Close, Fortunestown Way, Fortunestown,Fortunestown, , Dublin 24.
S99A/0112South DublinLodged 25 Feb 1999
- Granted70 m away
Use of Unit No.5 of previously permitted shops (Ref. Ref. S98A/0385) as betting office
Site located at Fortunestown Way, opposite junction with Brookfield Road, , Gibbons, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
S00A/0402South DublinLodged 3 Jul 2000Change of use
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