St. Finian's, Church of Ireland, (Glebe), Newcastle North, Co. Dublin.
Erection of a columbarium within the ruined chancel of a protected church structure.
SD18A/0226 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 25 June 2018
- Reference
- SD18A/0226
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 25 June 2018
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for the erection of a columbarium within the ruined chancel of St. Finian's Church of Ireland. The site is a national monument and a protected structure.
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Official record
Development description
Erection of a columbarium within the ruined chancel of the church, which is a national monument/protected structure.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and/or improve residential amenity”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton, Main Street, Newcastle | Apr 2025 | €1,335,000 | 107 m |
| 48 St. Finian's Way, Newcastle South, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €440,529 | 167 m |
| 6 Mason Cross Crescent, Mason Cross, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €440,529 | 185 m |
| 8 Mason Cross Crescent, Mason Cross, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €440,529 | 186 m |
| 11 Mason Cross Crescent, Mason cross, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €440,529 | 189 m |
| 9 Mason Cross Way, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €500,000 | 192 m |
| 9 Mason Cross Crescent, Newcastle, County Dublinprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €440,529 | 192 m |
| 13 Mason Cross Crescent, Mason Cross, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €440,529 | 193 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 June 2018
- Decision due19 August 2018
- Decision issued17 August 2018
- Grant issued25 September 2018
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