Site at 12th Lock, Grand Canal Lucan, Co. Dublin
Conversion of an industrial building into a film studio at the Grand Canal in Lucan.
SD248/0001 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 7 March 2024
- Reference
- SD248/0001
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Application Under Part 8
- Received
- 7 March 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves the demolition of two vacant industrial sheds behind a protected structure and the change of use of a large storage building into a film production studio. It also includes public realm improvements and the relocation of an ESB substation.
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 proposed development consists of the demolition and removal of two vacant and derelict industrial sheds to the rear of the protected structure (rps ref: 118 two storey industrial building at 12th lock, grand canal lucan) and the change of use of a large industrial storage building into a film production studio with associated facilities. The proposed works includes changes to the existing façade and the relocation of the existing esb substation. The proposal also includes improvements to the public realm along the r120 which consist of the removal of the existing security fencing and the separation of the existing pedestrian pathway and cycling lane. A method statement for the demolition of the two sheds and an architectural heritage impact assessment are included as part of this application.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Adrrig Glade, Adamstown, Lucanprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €396,400 | 296 m |
| Apt 79-82 & 85-124 At Block C, The Irons Station Road, The Crossings Adamstownprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €13,715,785 | 296 m |
| 37 Redford Avenue, Aderrig, Adamstownprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €440,529 | 296 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 March 2024
- Decision issued8 July 2024
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