Lands at Main Steet, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
Change of use of a permitted cafe unit to a pharmacy with associated layout alterations.
SD21A/0311 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 13 June 2022
- Reference
- SD21A/0311
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 13 June 2022
- Floor area
- 381 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to change the use of a permitted 225 sqm cafe unit to a 251 sqm pharmacy. The development includes internal layout changes, an accessible WC at first floor level, external glazing amendments, and an external plant space with a louvre screen.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Change of use of the permitted cafe unit (approx. 225sq. M net) as granted under ref. S020a/0037 to use as a pharmacy (approx. 251sq. M net) and all associated internal and external layout alterations to facilitate this change of use; internal layout changes at ground floor include the removal of the internal escape stair and internal lobby from the permitted layout; inclusion of an accessible wc at first floor level within the permitted community use space (area not affected by subject application); external alterations include amendments to the external glazing to replace permitted access doors with solid glazing (no alteration to appearance) and the provision of an external plant space at first floor level with a 1200mm high louvre screen.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for new residential communities in accordance with approved area plans”
National zoning type: New/proposed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Orchard Grove, Newcastle, Dublinnot full market price | Nov 2025 | €134,000 | 76 m |
| 26 Castlechurch Park, Newcastle, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €580,000 | 76 m |
| 3 Castlelyon Ave, Main St, Newcastle | Mar 2026 | €409,000 | 79 m |
| 7 Castlelyon Avenue, Main Street, Newcastle | Jun 2025 | €375,000 | 89 m |
| 13 Castlelyon Ave, Newcastle, Dublin | Jan 2026 | €385,000 | 103 m |
| 4 Castlechurch Park, Newcastle, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €565,000 | 115 m |
| Barnane, Main St, Newcastle | Mar 2026 | €1,050,000 | 141 m |
| 15 Aylmer Drive, Aylmer Heath, Newcastle | May 2025 | €495,000 | 151 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 received13 June 2022
- Further information requested20 January 2022
- Further information received13 June 2022
- Decision due11 July 2022
- Decision issued11 July 2022
- Grant issued23 August 2022
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