Presentation Convent, Convent Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Conversion of part of a protected convent building in Clondalkin into a geriatric daycare centre.
SD22A/0336 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 19 August 2022
- Reference
- SD22A/0336
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 19 August 2022
- Floor area
- 1267 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of part of the Presentation Convent (a Protected Structure) from staff accommodation to a geriatric daycare centre. The project includes internal alterations, two new stair cores in the courtyard, and window modifications.
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 part of existing convent building (protected structure ref 158) from staff accommodation ancillary to the adjacent nursing home/retirement home permitted under sd18a/0328 to geriatric daycare centre (ageing well centre) with all associated ancillary accommodation; internal alterations and improvements to the interior of the convent at ground, first and second floors; external alterations to accommodate 2 stair cores (one includes a lift) within the courtyard space and alterations to 2 existing windows to form escape doors and blocking up a 2nd floor window. Permission is also sought for all ancillary site and development works associated with the above.
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.
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Convent Court, Boot Rd, Clondalkin | Feb 2026 | €275,000 | 109 m |
| 11 St Anthonys Ave, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 | Nov 2025 | €691,000 | 162 m |
| 18 St Anthonys Avenue, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 | Jan 2025 | €550,000 | 164 m |
| 67 New Rd, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 | Aug 2025 | €320,000 | 188 m |
| 1 to 44 Caldbeck Park, St Johns Road, Clondalkinprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €19,475,231 | 200 m |
| 14 Laurel Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 | Oct 2025 | €530,000 | 204 m |
| 6 St Johns Rd, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 | Feb 2026 | €540,000 | 235 m |
| 17 St Johns Rd, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 | Dec 2025 | €435,000 | 251 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 received19 August 2022
- Decision due13 October 2022
- Decision issued13 October 2022
In the area
Applications near this site
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- GrantedAt this site
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Presentation Convent, New Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
SD23A/0047South DublinLodged 10 Mar 2023Change of use
- Exempt — no permission neededAt this site
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ED09/0031South DublinLodged 17 Sept 2009Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
Nursing home building comprising 155 bedrooms and all associated ancillary accommodation (7741sq.m gross…
Presentation Convent, Convent Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
SD18A/0328South DublinLodged 25 Apr 2019Commercial
- Granted40 m away
(1) External lights in church grounds; (2) guard rail and handrails at the altar. (a Protected Structure)
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Convent Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
SD11A/0234South DublinLodged 29 Sept 2011Alterations
- Granted40 m away
(1) Remove paint from the stone pillars and window tracery to expose stone finish; (2) remove railings around…
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Convent Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
SD07A/0012South DublinLodged 3 Jan 2007Alterations
- Granted70 m away
New vehicular/pedestrian access
Scoil Mhuire, Convent Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
S01A/0241South DublinLodged 24 Apr 2001Infrastructure
- Not exempt — permission needed70 m away
The development consist of a proposed stand alone external lightweight canopy to the front entrance (south…
Scoil Mhuire National School, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22F851
ED24/0055South DublinLodged 21 Oct 2024Infrastructure
- Granted80 m away
Widening of driveway entrance. Rear flat roof ground floor extension and associated internal alterations.…
11 Moyle Crescent, Clondalkin, D22 WR90
SD24B/0057South DublinLodged 21 Feb 2024Extension
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