19/20, Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14V3H9
Expansion of an existing daycare facility in Rathfarnham to accommodate 250 children.
SD23A/0210 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 7 November 2023
- Reference
- SD23A/0210
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 7 November 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a material change of use to intensify the existing Laurelwood Montessori LTD daycare facility. The expansion will increase the number of childcare spaces from 170 to 250.
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
The material change of use for intensification of the existing laurelwood montessori ltd t/a rathfarnham daycare facility to increase the number of childcare spaces from 170no. To 250no. Located at 19/20 main street, rathfarnham, dublin 14, d14 v3h9.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of Village Centres”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jan 2025 | €350,000 | 69 m |
| Apt 4 The Laurels, Butterfield Ave, Rathfarnaham | Apr 2025 | €343,000 | 86 m |
| 3 Loftus Sq, Rathfarnham Gate, Main St Dublin 14 | Jan 2026 | €430,500 | 99 m |
| 571 Woodview Cottages, Churchlane, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Jun 2026 | €671,000 | 117 m |
| 7 Blackburne Sq, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 | Jan 2025 | €340,000 | 119 m |
| 30 Blackburne Sq, Rathfarnham Gate, Rathfarnham Dublin 14not full market price | Feb 2026 | €276,500 | 131 m |
| 25 Loftus Sq, The Gate, Rathfarnham Dublin 14 | Nov 2025 | €596,000 | 133 m |
| 597 Woodview Cottages, Church Lane, Rathfarnham | Jun 2026 | €522,500 | 136 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 received7 November 2023
- Decision due5 December 2023
- Decision issued27 November 2023
In the area
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- InvalidAt this site
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19/20, Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14V3H9
SD23A/0159South DublinLodged 13 Jul 2023Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
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SD24A/0021South DublinLodged 8 Feb 2024Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
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SD13A/0031South DublinLodged 29 Apr 2013Change of use
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SD10A/0119South DublinLodged 5 May 2010Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
A Primary Care Facility consisting of a single storey and two storey extension to the west (rear) and 2…
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SD12A/0042/EPSouth DublinLodged 11 Jan 2017Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
A Primary Care Facility consisting of a single storey and two storey extension to the west (rear) and 2…
Seasons, Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
SD12A/0042South DublinLodged 5 Jun 2012Commercial
- Not exempt — permission neededAt this site
Increase number of children attending Rathfarnham Daycare
19 - 20 Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
ED23/0011South DublinLodged 10 Mar 2023Other
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