Finnstown Country House Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Extension of duration for a single-storey leisure centre extension at Finnstown Country House Hotel.
SD14A/0072/EP · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 30 May 2019
- Reference
- SD14A/0072/EP
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Extension Of Duration Of Permission
- Received
- 30 May 2019
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for a 3.85-metre-high single-storey extension to the existing leisure centre building. The 583 square metre extension will include a reception, gym, fitness studios, and changing facilities, along with associated parking and landscaping.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 583 m²
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Official record
Development description
3.85m high single storey extension (area 583sq. M) to the existing leisure centre building; the extension is located to the west and south of the existing building and will comprise of leisure centre/fitness facilities including reception area, gymnasium, fitness studios and ladies and gents changing facilities; vehicular access to the development will be via the existing access road to finnstown country house hotel. Permission is also sought for car parking to serve the development, landscaping and all associated ancillary site development works.
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Castlegate Grove, Adamstown, Dublin | May 2026 | €555,000 | 63 m |
| 19 Castlegate Dr, Adamstown, Lucan | Apr 2026 | €370,000 | 64 m |
| 15 Castlegate Dr, Adamstown Castle, Adamstown | Nov 2025 | €385,000 | 64 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 | 97 m |
| 2 Castlegate Dr, Adamstown, Lucan | Dec 2025 | €515,000 | 106 m |
| 1 Castlegate Dr, Adamstown, Lucan | Jul 2025 | €400,000 | 114 m |
| 66 Adamstown Ave, Adamstown, Lucan | Jul 2025 | €415,000 | 128 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received30 May 2019
- Decision due24 July 2019
- Decision issued24 July 2019
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