Chapel Hill, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Replacement of a temporary structure with a permanent two-storey building for community and childcare uses near a protected structure.
SD24A/0161 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 24 December 2024
- Reference
- SD24A/0161
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 24 December 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves removing an existing prefabricated structure and replacing it with a permanent detached two-storey/dormer structure. The new building will be used for flexible community uses, such as childcare, a creche, or a playschool, within the curtilage of a protected structure.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Removal of existing prefabricated structure on site with replacement permanent detached two storey/dormer structure located to the south-west of the site for mixed flexible community uses (such as childcare/creche/playschool/community uses) and all associated site works. The development is within the curtilage of a site that includes a protected structure 025, james mc carten memorial slab 1807 and within a natural area adjoining the liffey valley.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Liffey Valley”
National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Clairs Villa, Chapel Hill, Lucan | Jun 2025 | €350,000 | 85 m |
| Apt 10 Chapelview, Lucan Rd, Lucan | Jul 2025 | €330,000 | 133 m |
| 12 Chapel View, Lucan Village, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €300,000 | 133 m |
| 18 Chapel View, Lucan, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €351,000 | 152 m |
| 124 Sarsfield Park, Lucan, Co Dublin | Feb 2025 | €346,000 | 282 m |
| 6 Lucan Heights, Lucan, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €815,000 | 317 m |
| 97 Sarsfield Park, Lucan, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €320,000 | 325 m |
| 87 Sarsfield Park, Lucan, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €435,000 | 363 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 received24 December 2024
- Decision due29 January 2025
- Decision issued27 January 2025
- Permission expiry9 March 2030
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
Construction of temporary classrooms
St. Andrew's National School, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
S01A/0607South DublinLodged 13 Sept 2001Infrastructure
- Granted40 m away
Temporary prefab classroom (Roankabin) and ancillary services
St. Andrew's National School, Chapel Hill, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
S00A/0524South DublinLodged 28 Jul 2000Alterations
- Granted40 m away
Retention of 2 prefabs as childcare facilities within the curtilage of a Protected Structure 025 — James…
Canon Despard Centre, Chapel Hill, Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
SD21A/0245South DublinLodged 1 Dec 2021Retention
- Granted40 m away
Development of a pre-fabricated classroom inclusive of porch and toilets and associated site works
St. Andrews National School, Old Hill, Lucan, Co Dublin
SD03A/0391South DublinLodged 13 Jun 2003Infrastructure
- Granted40 m away
2 no. prefabricated classrooms and toilets, alterations for existing classrooms and associated site works,…
St. Andrew's National School, Chapel Hill, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
SD06A/0545South DublinLodged 28 Nov 2006Alterations
- Granted40 m away
Retention of change of use of existing single storey national school building premises from education to…
St. Andrews National School, Chapel Hill, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
SD18A/0132South DublinLodged 23 Apr 2018Retention
- Granted90 m away
Demolition of existing dwelling & construction of 1no. 2 storey, 5-bedroom detacehd dwelling with balcony,…
St. Clare's House, Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
SD06A/0552South DublinLodged 14 Sept 2006New dwelling
- Granted90 m away
Proposed vehicular access and hardstanding for driveway and off-street car parking
St. Clare's House, Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
SD10B/0022South DublinLodged 1 Feb 2010Infrastructure
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