unit 13, First Floor, Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Rathfarnham, Butterfield Avenue, Dublin 14
Change of use of a 97sqm shopping centre unit from medical use to a day care centre.
SD23A/0154 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 5 September 2023
- Reference
- SD23A/0154
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 5 September 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to change the use of Unit 13 on the first floor of Rathfarnham Shopping Centre. The 97sqm unit will change from medical use to a day care centre.
- Floor area
- 97 m²
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of a 97sqm shopping centre unit from medical use to unit for day care centre use
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of District 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 26 October 2023.
Notified floor area: 97 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Butterfield Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Sept 2025 | €815,000 | 93 m |
| 93 Butterfield Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Mar 2025 | €835,000 | 110 m |
| 6 Springfield Crescent, Templeogue, Dublin 6w | Nov 2025 | €900,000 | 143 m |
| 5 Springfield Crescent, Dublin 6w | Jun 2026 | €1,090,000 | 154 m |
| 7 Springfield Dr, Templeogue, Dublin 6w | Jan 2026 | €618,750 | 174 m |
| 10 Springfield Crescent, Templeogue, Dublin 6w | Jun 2026 | €825,000 | 198 m |
| 146 Charleville Sq, Butterfield Ave, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Nov 2025 | €460,000 | 208 m |
| 141 The Oak, Charleville Sq, Butterfield Ave | Nov 2025 | €450,000 | 208 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 received5 September 2023
- Decision due2 October 2023
- Decision issued2 October 2023
- Permission expiry12 November 2028
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
Change of use from existing part estate agents office-part clothes shop to medical centre with new facade
Unit 12, first floor, Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Dublin 14.
S99A/0473South DublinLodged 7 Jul 1999Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Change of use of a 97sq.m shopping centre unit from a school supplies retail to a unit for medical use
Unit 1.03, First Floor, Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD21A/0103South DublinLodged 29 Apr 2021Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
New shop front with illuminated fascia signage
Unit 4 Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Rathfarnham, D14.
S01A/0184South DublinLodged 27 Apr 2001Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
Elevational changes to include relocation of existing ATM's, night safe and front entrance with new glazing,…
Bank Of Ireland, Unit 01, Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Rathfarnham, Dublin, 14.
SD12A/0225South DublinLodged 12 Nov 2012Commercial
- Granted30 m away
Alterations to the permitted plans for the partial refurbishment and upgrading of Rathfarnham Shopping Centre…
The Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
S01A/0826South DublinLodged 11 Dec 2001Commercial
- Granted40 m away
Retention of Eco carwash and valet facility of 38sq.m. including a temporary canopy and associated signage…
Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
SD13A/0085South DublinLodged 7 May 2013Retention
- Withdrawn40 m away
An amendment to previously approved development (Reg Ref : S01A/0826, An Bord Pleanala Ref : PL06S.129729) to…
Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD03A/0159South DublinLodged 18 Mar 2003Commercial
- Granted40 m away
Repair works to the existing retail mall comprising of the removal of existing glazing to the first floor…
Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD12A/0200South DublinLodged 11 Oct 2012Alterations
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