20, Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Dublin 14
Increase the maximum child occupancy limit at a Ballyboden creche from 134 to 155 children.
SD19A/0357 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 31 January 2020
- Reference
- SD19A/0357
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 31 January 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to amend a condition of a previously granted planning permission. It proposes to increase the maximum allowed occupancy from 134 children to 155 children, based on approved layouts.
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Official record
Development description
Amend the occupancy numbers of the previously granted planning application reg. Ref. Sd17a/0361 which stated a maximum of 134 children to be accommodated on the premises; as per the approved layouts on the planning applications reg. Ref. S94a/0513, sd17a/0361 and sd18a/0354, the subject application seeks to amend the maximum occupancy numbers to 155 children.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Willowbank Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Nov 2025 | €890,000 | 197 m |
| 28 Willbrook, Whitechurch Rd, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 | Feb 2025 | €181,250 | 204 m |
| Cluain Na Coille, 286 Willowbank Dr, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Oct 2025 | €955,000 | 208 m |
| 3 Orchardton Old, Off Willowbank Dr, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Aug 2025 | €875,000 | 213 m |
| 4 Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham | Jul 2025 | €760,000 | 231 m |
| 42 Glendoher Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 | May 2025 | €710,000 | 233 m |
| 22 Willowbank Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Feb 2025 | €872,000 | 270 m |
| 27 Ballyboden Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Aug 2025 | €1,136,000 | 284 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received31 January 2020
- Further information requested13 January 2020
- Further information received31 January 2020
- Decision due27 February 2020
- Decision issued25 February 2020
- Grant issued9 April 2020
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Block — consists of previously approved planning permission for crèche under Reg. Ref. S94A/0513 granted in…
Rear of 20, Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dubin 14.
SD17A/0361South DublinLodged 15 Dec 2017Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Retention of the structure and crèche use of Block 3 of existing single storey building, area circa 27sq.m
20 Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
SD18A/0354South DublinLodged 3 Oct 2018Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Stand-alone, portable drop in structure which can house new kitchen with adequate space for 3 staff members…
Parkside Childcare, Rear of 20 Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD22A/0388South DublinLodged 11 Oct 2022Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
Construct 2 no. Mews type houses and the works will include the demolition of existing outbuildings, the…
20 Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Dublin 16.
S00A/0566South DublinLodged 31 Jan 2001New dwelling
- RefusedAt this site
Construct 2 no. mews type houses. The works will include the demolition of existing out buildings, the sub…
20 Fonthill Abbey, Ballyboden Road, Dublin 16.
S00A/0068South DublinLodged 18 Apr 2000New dwelling
- Invalid30 m away
Demolition of existing 2 storey and attic level 6 bed detached house and the construction of 4 no. 2 storey…
Fonthill House, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD07A/0471South DublinLodged 21 Jun 2007Housing estate
- Granted30 m away
Demolition of existing 2 storey and attic level 6 bed detached house and the construction of 4 no. 2 storey…
Fonthill House, Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD07A/0673South DublinLodged 19 Dec 2007Housing estate
- Granted60 m away
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SD06B/0717South DublinLodged 20 Sept 2006Extension
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