Finnstown Castle Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Extension of duration for a function room extension and retention of internal modifications at Finnstown Castle Hotel.
SD15A/0365/EP · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 16 March 2021
- Reference
- SD15A/0365/EP
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Extension Of Duration Of Permission
- Received
- 16 March 2021
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for a single-storey pitched roof extension to the north side of the existing function room. The application also includes the retention of minor internal layout modifications to the kitchen, store rooms, and toilets.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 184 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for a new single storey pitched roof extension (c. 184sq. M) to north side of existing function room building with design features (parapet, windows, render finish) and height (c. 7.2m) to match existing; all site drainage and landscape works. Permission is also sought for the retention of minor modifications to the internal layout of the kitchen, store rooms and toilets adjacent to the existing function room (c190sq. M in total).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandys Lane, Finnstown, Lucan | Sept 2025 | €600,000 | 79 m |
| 62 Castlegate Grove, Adamstown, Dublin | May 2026 | €555,000 | 165 m |
| 19 Castlegate Dr, Adamstown, Lucan | Apr 2026 | €370,000 | 166 m |
| 15 Castlegate Dr, Adamstown Castle, Adamstown | Nov 2025 | €385,000 | 166 m |
| 1 Castlegate Close, Adamstown Castle, Lucannot full market price | May 2026 | €475,000 | 178 m |
| 49 Adamstown Way, Adamstown, Lucan | May 2026 | €422,000 | 185 m |
| 5 Castlegate Close, Adamstown, Lucan | May 2026 | €406,000 | 191 m |
| Caraig, Finnstown, Lucan | Sept 2025 | €450,000 | 203 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received16 March 2021
- Decision due10 May 2021
- Decision issued10 May 2021
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