44, Fortfield Park, Terenure, Dublin 6W, D6WHF38
Change of use of a ground floor commercial unit to a café, with minor alterations and new signage.
SD26A/0050W · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 21 February 2026
- Reference
- SD26A/0050W
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 February 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes changing the use of an existing 80 square metre ground floor commercial unit into a café. The works will include alterations to the rear elevation, internal modifications, and the installation of illuminated signage on the front elevation.
- Floor area
- 80 m²
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Official record
Development description
The change of use of an existing ground floor commercial unit [80m2] to café, alterations to the rear elevation, internal alterations, installation of signage to the front elevation consisting of raised letters with associated lighting, and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and/or improve residential amenity”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69a Templeville Road, Terenure, Dublin 6 W | Nov 2025 | €1,465,000 | 69 m |
| 34 Fortfield Park, Terenure, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €1,270,000 | 71 m |
| 11 Fortfield Ave, Terenure, Dublin 6w | Jul 2025 | €1,190,000 | 96 m |
| 68 Templeville Road, Templeogue, Dublin 6w | Apr 2026 | €870,000 | 120 m |
| 10 Fortfield Ave, Terenure, Dublin 6w | Apr 2025 | €1,055,000 | 127 m |
| 59 College Park, Terenure Dublin 6w, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €904,000 | 146 m |
| 65 College Park, Terenure, Dublin 6w | Mar 2026 | €910,000 | 163 m |
| 22 Fortfield Park, Terenure, Dublin 6w | Jan 2025 | €1,750,000 | 167 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 received21 February 2026
- Decision due17 April 2026
- Decision issued16 April 2026
- Permission expiry26 May 2031
In the area
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SD24A/0167South DublinLodged 2 Jul 2024Change of use
- Granted30 m away
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SD08A/0074South DublinLodged 1 Feb 2008Change of use
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S00A/0711South DublinLodged 23 Jan 2001Change of use
- Granted30 m away
Proposed change of use from offices to hair and beauty salon at ground floor
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SD06A/0507South DublinLodged 20 Jun 2006Change of use
- Granted30 m away
Single storey extension to the rear containing a kitchen/diningroom and a two storey extension to the side…
40, Fortfield Park, Terenure, Dublin 6W.
SD09B/0300South DublinLodged 20 Oct 2009Extension
- Awaiting decision50 m away
Extension to side and rear of house and also extension to first floor bathroom
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S00B/0559South DublinLodged 4 Sept 2000Extension
- Granted60 m away
Attic windows; the demolition of existing out-houses and attached garage; construction of a two storey…
36, Fortfield Park, Dublin 6w
SD11B/0244South DublinLodged 28 Jun 2011Extension
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