Rathcreedan, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
St. Finians GAA Club is seeking permission for pitch improvements and retention of a car park in Newcastle.
SD22A/0298 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 28 October 2022
- Reference
- SD22A/0298
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission and Retention
- Received
- 28 October 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for a 1,550 square metre gravel drop-off and parking area. Planning permission is also sought for new goal posts, ballstop nets, and widening the existing entrance on Newcastle Road to improve sightlines.
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Official record
Development description
St. Finians gaa club, intend to apply for the following retention permission and planning permission at an existing gaa pitch facility at rathcreedan, newcastle, co dublin. Retention permission is sought for 1,550m2 unmetalled drop-off area/carpark ancillary to the gaa pitch use and planning permission is sought for: gaa pitch goal posts (2no. Standard 8m high) coupled with 8m high ballstop nets to the rear of each goal post. Entrance improvements from the existing newcastle road (r120) to the site including widening existing gate from 4.2m to 6m with setback gate arrangement to improve sightlines.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Ballynakelly Green, Newcastleprice excludes VAT | Jan 2010 | €499,600 | 230 m |
| 3 Ballynakelly Court, Newcastle, Co Dublin | Jun 2026 | €315,000 | 407 m |
| 3 Newcastle Manor Place, Newcastle, Dublin 22 | Jan 2025 | €295,000 | 424 m |
| 6 Newcastle Manor Crescent, Newcastle, Dublin 22 | Nov 2025 | €300,000 | 455 m |
| 75 Newcastle Manor Sq, Newcastle, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €420,000 | 455 m |
| 1 Ballynakelly Rise, Newcastle, Dublin | May 2026 | €361,000 | 467 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 received28 October 2022
- Further information requested29 August 2022
- Further information received28 October 2022
- Decision due24 November 2022
- Decision issued24 November 2022
- Appeal submitted14 December 2022
- Appeal decided12 February 2024
- Permission expiry19 July 2023
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
Alterations to existing granted Planning Permission for works at the existing GAA pitch facility (granted…
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SD24A/0254WSouth DublinLodged 19 Sept 2025Alterations
- RefusedAt this site
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SD18A/0401South DublinLodged 9 Nov 2018Commercial
- Granted90 m away
Erection of 4-bed dormer bungalow with shared vehicular access
Gort Muileann, Ballynakelly, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
SD05A/0652South DublinLodged 10 Nov 2005New dwelling
- Refused90 m away
Adjustments to approved site boundaries under Reg. Ref. No. SD05A/0652 and relocation of new vehicular access…
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SD09B/0396South DublinLodged 12 Oct 2009Alterations
- Granted100 m away
Social & affordable bungalow and entrance driveway to rear to facilitate bungalow
6, Ballynakelly, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.
SD05A/0984South DublinLodged 7 Dec 2005New dwelling
- Refused100 m away
Dormer bungalow to the rear
6, Ballynakelly Cottages, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
SD04A/0295South DublinLodged 4 May 2004New dwelling
- Granted110 m away
The demolition of 17sq.m. of existing dwelling & the construction of new single storey extension. Permission…
9, Ballynakelly Cottages, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.
SD08B/0678South DublinLodged 1 Oct 2008Extension
- Invalid110 m away
Demolition of 17sq.m. of existing dwelling & the construction of new extension permission is also sought for…
9, Ballynakelly Cottages, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.
SD08B/0025South DublinLodged 21 Jan 2008Extension
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