Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin
Retention of two portacabins for continued childcare use in Rathcoole.
SD22A/0123 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 26 April 2022
- Reference
- SD22A/0123
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention
- Received
- 26 April 2022
- Floor area
- 133.4 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks the retention of two existing portacabin buildings for continued childcare use. It also includes retention permission for minor layout changes to the buildings and associated works.
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Official record
Development description
Retention of use of existing portacabin building for childcare use granted under sd16a/0175 and portacabin building for childcare use granted under sd19a/0288. Retention sought to continue to use both premises for childcare use and retain permission for minor changes to the layout of buildings and all associated works.
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Peyton Close, Stoney Rd, Rathcoole Dublin 24 | Jun 2025 | €515,000 | 83 m |
| 70 Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Dublin | Mar 2026 | €430,000 | 141 m |
| 16 Blackthorn Hill View, Rathcoole, Dublin 24 | Dec 2025 | €335,000 | 148 m |
| 167 Forest Hills Est, Rathcoole, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €460,000 | 164 m |
| 146 Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Dublin | May 2026 | €430,000 | 181 m |
| 87 Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Dublin | May 2025 | €470,000 | 181 m |
| 21 Peyton Court, Stoney Lane, Rathcoole | Apr 2026 | €402,500 | 182 m |
| 27 Peyton Court, Rathcoole, Dublin | May 2025 | €341,000 | 185 m |
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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 received26 April 2022
- Decision due20 June 2022
- Decision issued20 June 2022
- Grant issued4 August 2022
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
Portacabin unit to the side of existing clubhouse, connection to existing services and all associated site…
Rathcoole Boys Football Club, Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin
SD19A/0288South DublinLodged 24 Mar 2020Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
Temporary permission of two years duration for a single storey unit of prefabricated temporary classroom…
Grounds and front car park of Rathcoole Boys F. C., Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
SD14A/0076South DublinLodged 22 Apr 2014Other
- GrantedAt this site
Temporary permission of five years duration sought for the change of use of an existing single-storey…
Rathcoole Boys Football Club, Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin
SD16A/0175South DublinLodged 19 Sept 2016Change of use
- Granted50 m away
First floor extension over existing kitchen to rear of building, replacement of existing flat roof with…
211, Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin
SD03B/0318South DublinLodged 16 Jun 2003Extension
- Granted60 m away
Two artificial grass astro turf pitches with footpaths plus mesh fencing surround and flood lighting
Frank Cox Park, Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
SD02A/0519South DublinLodged 9 Sept 2002Other
- Exempt — no permission needed60 m away
Single storey pitched roof extension to rear of existing dwelling
47, Peyton Close, Stoney Lane, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin
ED22/0006South DublinLodged 13 Apr 2022Extension
- Granted70 m away
Removal of garage to side and provision of a two storey detached dwelling to side, and new entrance driveway…
209 Forest Hills, Rathcoole, Co Dublin.
SD02A/0486South DublinLodged 14 Aug 2002New dwelling
- Not exempt — permission needed70 m away
Single storey pitched roof extension to rear of existing dwelling (Circa 36sqm)
47, Peyton Close, Stoney Lane, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin
ED21/0061South DublinLodged 21 Sept 2021Extension
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