Fortunestown Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin
Retention of two primary schools in Blocks C and D, and permission to convert the rest of the building for school use.
SD13A/0088 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 12 July 2013
- Reference
- SD13A/0088
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission and Retention
- Received
- 12 July 2013
- Floor area
- 2732 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention of Scoil Niamh Community National School and Citywest Educate Together National School in Blocks C and D. It also requests permission to convert the remainder of the building for school accommodation, including a new entrance, for a three-year period.
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
Retention of scoil niamh community national school and citywest educate together national school in blocks c & d. Permission for the conversion of the remainder of the building for accommodation for the two schools; associated changes to fenestration and internal partitions; new site entrance onto fortunestown lane together with all associated site works; this application is for a three year period.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Carrigmore Glen, City West, Saggart | Mar 2025 | €780,000 | 220 m |
| 2 Carrigmore Gardens, Fortunestown Lane, Saggart | Mar 2026 | €315,000 | 227 m |
| 6 Carrigmore Gardens, Citywest, Saggart | Dec 2025 | €315,000 | 230 m |
| 3 Mason Cross Road, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €515,419 | 231 m |
| 1 Mason Cross View, Mason Cross, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €543,987 | 231 m |
| 1 Mason Cross Walk, Mason Cross, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €440,528 | 231 m |
| 10 Mason Cross Green, Newcastle, County Dublinprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €515,419 | 231 m |
| 23 Mason Cross Road, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €515,419 | 231 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 July 2013
- Further information requested1 July 2013
- Further information received12 July 2013
- Decision due8 August 2013
- Decision issued6 August 2013
- Grant issued9 September 2013
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