The Little John Centre, 122 - 122A, Cromwellsfort Road, Dublin 12
Demolition of rear structures and construction of a three to four storey building with 20 apartments for older people.
SD21A/0135 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 2 September 2021
- Reference
- SD21A/0135
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 2 September 2021
- Residential units
- 20
- Floor area
- 1611 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at the Little John Centre involves the demolition of existing rear structures. In its place, a three to four storey building will be constructed to provide 20 one-bedroom apartments designated as Housing for Older People, complete with balconies, 8 car parking spaces, and 20 bicycle spaces.
- Storeys
- 4
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Official record
Development description
Demolition to the rear of little john centre; construction of a three to four storey development (on an overall site of 0.14ha) comprising 20 one bedroom housing for older people apartments (each with balcony/terrace); 1 vehicular access point via cherry grove; 8 car parking spaces; 20 bicycle parking spaces; bin storage; an esb substation and all boundary treatment, site services, landscaping and site development.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of Local Centres”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 1 September 2023. A completion certificate was lodged on 4 September 2024.
Notified floor area: 1,454.66 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Cromwellsfort Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 | Aug 2025 | €639,000 | 85 m |
| 13 Moeran Rd, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 | Sept 2025 | €425,000 | 110 m |
| 94 Beechfield Rd, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 | Oct 2025 | €610,000 | 124 m |
| 66 Obrien Rd, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 | Feb 2025 | €602,000 | 152 m |
| 1 Beechfield Close, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 | Oct 2025 | €620,000 | 154 m |
| 103 Cromwells Fort Rd, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 | Nov 2025 | €750,000 | 165 m |
| 181 Cherryfield Rd, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 | Mar 2026 | €537,000 | 195 m |
| 20 Cherryfield Ave, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 | May 2025 | €480,000 | 195 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 September 2021
- Further information requested19 July 2021
- Further information received2 September 2021
- Decision due29 September 2021
- Decision issued29 September 2021
- Appeal submitted26 October 2021
- Appeal decided27 April 2022
- Permission expiry3 May 2022
In the area
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- InvalidAt this site
Demolition of existing single and two storey buildings which comprise The Littlejohn Centre with ancillary…
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SD08A/0061South DublinLodged 28 Jan 2008Apartments
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SD04A/0930South DublinLodged 13 Dec 2004Retention
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SD03A/0976South DublinLodged 6 Aug 2004Retention
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S00A/0017South DublinLodged 3 Apr 2000Change of use
- Granted40 m away
Replace existing garage/shed with enlarged garage/shed
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SD16B/0275South DublinLodged 12 Aug 2016Alterations
- Granted50 m away
The development will consist of single storey rear extension with internal alterations to existing ground and…
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SD25B/0710WSouth DublinLodged 18 Dec 2025Extension
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SD07B/0961South DublinLodged 27 Nov 2007Extension
- Refused80 m away
Construction of a garage to rear of existing house and a new access gate on to the adjacent lane and all…
62, Beechfield Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12
SD07B/0390South DublinLodged 4 May 2007Extension
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