Site report · 500 m radius · generated 12 Sept 2026, 22:32
Old Blessington Road, Tallaght
Eircode —Coordinates 53.29094, -6.36307Local authority South Dublin County Council
Applications only for this county. Appeals, zoning, RZLT and consultations: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and Fingal only for now.
What closes soonest 0 open windows
No observation, appeal or consultation window is open within 500 m today.
Where this is
- Townland
- Tallaght
- Settlement
- Dublin city and suburbs
- Electoral division
- Tallaght-Kingswood
- Local electoral area
- Tallaght Central
- Local authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Parcel
- Tailte Éireann 1830351 (leasehold), 5.40 ha
Census 2022, small area 267144003
359
people
125
households
130
dwellings
12% owner-occupied, 73.6% privately rented, 5.6% social. Vacancy 1.5%.
Zoning evaluated against the point
M2 — Major town centre south dublin county development plan 2022 2028 · 8 Mar 2022 – 8 Mar 2028
TC: To protect, improve and provide for the future development of Town Centres
What that means: The main town centre — retail, offices, civic uses, apartments.
Source: zoning · fetched 12 Sept 2026, 02:04
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| zoning | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 02:04 | open |
Designations and constraints within 500 m
An OPW flood extent intersects this area. The OPW's map is licensed CC-BY-NC-ND, so we show a flag only — see the extent at floodinfo.ie.
| Designation | Count | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| EPA-licensed facility | 4 | Cross Vetpharm Group Limited; Microprint; P1173 |
| NIAH-recorded building | 5 | Saint Mary's Priory; Saint Mary's Priory; Saint Basil's |
| Radon risk area | 1 | About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels |
| Recorded monument | 21 | Historic town; Ecclesiastical enclosure; Church |
Sources: constraints, constraints.epa_licence, constraints.flood_cfram, constraints.niah, constraints.radon, constraints.smr · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 19:11
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| constraints | mixed — CC-BY-4.0 except OPW flood (CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0, publishable=false) | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 | open |
| constraints.epa_licence | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 | open |
| constraints.flood_cfram | CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0 · not redistributable — shown as a flag only | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 | open |
| constraints.niah | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 | open |
| constraints.radon | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 | open |
| constraints.smr | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 | open |
Residential Zoned Land Tax
This site is not on the current draft or final RZLT map.
Source: rzlt · fetched 12 Sept 2026, 00:23
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| rzlt | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 00:23 | open |
Planning applications 58 in 5 years within 500 m
Recent decisions and applications
36
Grant permission
6
Refuse permission
3
Declared exempt
3
(undecided)
- Unit 1, Block A, Airton Plaza, Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 PY6R ReferralChange of use of vacant retail unit to childcare facility consisting of three dayrooms; staff room; kitchen and associated toilet facilities.
- SDCC Lands @28 Locations Unregistered applicationProposed Outdoor advertising project comprising of digital advertising display units
- Unit 2, Castle Gate, Airton Rise, Dublin 24, D24 KF6Y Grant permissionThe proposed development will comprise the change of use of Unit 2 (c. 120 sq m) from retail to education/day centre, including all associated internal alterations.
- Sixth Floor, Tallaght Retail Centre, Belgard Road, Dublin, D24 Y66R Grant permissionAlterations to previously approved design (Reg.Ref:SD25A/0001W) comprising modified internal apartment layouts, additional window/door ope to terraces in Apts 1 & 2, fenestration alternations to southern and eastern facades, additional floor area to Apt. 4 to northern elevation, additional of 2 no. AOV's to roof level and all associated site works.
- Tallaght Village Enhancement Scheme, Dublin 24. Unregistered applicationPursuant to the requirements of the above, South Dublin County Council hereby give notice to construct the following development in the Tallaght area of South Dublin, including Old Blessington Road, Old Bawn Road, Tallaght main street, old Greenhills road and Greenhills Road: The proposed development would consist of the following: • Upgrading and realignment of the existing footpath/walkway • Public realm improvement works in Tallaght Village; including traffic calming, provision of cycle facilities, footpath upgrade and realignment of road including reduced carriageway width and reduced corner radii and junction improvements (if required) • Provision of a pedestrian crossing on main street (location & design subject to consideration); • Provision of public lighting & CCTV (if required) • Enhancement/enlargement of public realm space • Additional pedestrian and cyclist connections • Efficient car park layouts that maximise functionality (caters for deliveries) • New entry detail on approaches to the village • Removal of street clutter and minimisation of signage • Landscape design that will increase trees, planting, SUDs and biodiversity • EV Charging options • Active Play & teen space with the focus on natural measures • Street Art • All ancillary works and other services The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination have been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) is not required. The authority has also made a determination under Article 6(3) that the proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans and projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on any European site(s). Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Persons wishing to inspect drawings and particulars of the proposed development can do so as follows: ONLINE: Visit our Public Consultation Portal (http://consult.sdublincoco.ie) during the period 11th February 2026 to 25th March 2026 at 5pm. IN PERSON: Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 during office hours from 11th March 2026 to 13th March 2026. Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated, may be made in writing up to 5.00pm on 25th March 2026 and may be submitted: • Online: https://consult.sdublincoco.ie/en/consultation/tallaght-village-enhancement-scheme-0 • In writing: Post to Senior Executive Officer, Planning and Transport, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin D24 A3XC. NOTE: Please make your submission by one medium only. All submissions should include your name and a contact address. It should be noted that the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 (as amended) applies to all records held by South Dublin County Council. South Dublin County Council's Personal Data Privacy Statements can be viewed at www.sdcc.ie and all personal data will be retained in line with statutory requirements. Director of Planning and Transport, South Dublin County Council. Date of Public Notice: 11th February 2026
- No 3 College View ,Main Street, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24, D24 Y768 Grant permission2 number signs (1 main fascia sign & 1 menu sign) to the front elevation of the oriental take away business
- A site of approximately 1.19 Ha at Belgard Square East, Belgard Road and Old Blessington Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Grant permissionThe proposed development principally comprises: the demolition and removal of existing boundary walls and railings on the main development site's eastern, western and northern sides; and the construction of a mixed-use development in 2 No. blocks (Block A to the south and Block B to the north) with a gross floor area of 23,540 sq m (including basement of 275 sq m) and ranging in height from 1 No. to 7 No. storeys (with mezzanine level) over basement. The development includes a total of 199 No. residential dwellings (6 No. studios, 47 No. 1-bed, 98 No. 2-bed and 48 No. 3-bed) in the 2 No. blocks, with Block A comprising 49 No. 'senior living' apartment units and Block B comprising 150 No. 'standard' apartment units. The development also includes 2,123 sq m of non-residential floor space, with the following uses proposed: 4 No. retail units (totalling 331 sq m); 4 No. class 1 / class 2 commercial units (totalling 387 sq m); a bicycle sales and repair shop (81 sq m); an off-licence (64 sq m); a bar (151 sq m); a café (87 sq m); a medical centre (210 sq m); a dental practice (72 sq m); a pharmacy (195 sq m); a beauty/health salon (195 sq m); and a crèche (350 sq m) with external play area. The development also comprises: an undercroft car park accessed via a new entrance/exit at Belgard Square East which provides 58 No. car parking spaces; a gated service lane to the south of Block A, with entrances/exits off Belgard Square East and Belgard Road; 2 No. pedestrian/cycle crossings, at Belgard Square East and Belgard Road; continuation of the northbound cycle lane from Belgard Road onto Old Blessington Road; alteration to the median and northbound right turn at Belgard Road onto Abberley Square; cycle parking; internal communal amenity spaces for the senior living units; hard and soft landscaping, including public open space, communal amenity space and incidental spaces; private amenity spaces (as balconies and terraces facing all directions); boundary treatments; 2 No. sub-stations; plant/operational rooms; bin stores; public lighting; blue roofs; rooftop PV arrays; lift overruns and rooftop opening vents atop both blocks; 4 No. 0.3 m diameter microwave link dishes mounted on 2 No. steel support poles affixed to the Block B lift overrun, all enclosed in radio-friendly GRP shrouds; and all associated works above and below ground. Note for the mixed-use question below: there are too many non-residential uses proposes relative to the lines available, so we have provided the residential floor area and the combined non-residential floor area. See submitted materials for details of the individual non-residential uses. The main development site (approximately 0.91 Ha) is generally bound: to the north by Old Blessington Road; to the east by Belgard Road.
- 24, Main Street, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 Y033 Grant permissionDemolition of the existing former Ulster Bank building and the construction of two new buildings: a mixed-use building (Block A) and a residential building (Block B). Block A is a proposed 3-storey accessed by Old Blessington Road (Main Street) and will consist of 1no. retail unit ( 76.5 sqm ) at the ground-floor and 4 no. apartment units ( 4 No. 1-bed units). Block B is a proposed 5-storey located to the rear of the site, accessed by a side lane connected to Old Blessington Road, consisting of 22 no. apartment units (8 No. 1-bed units, 4 No. 2-bed units, and 10 No. 3-bed units). The vehicular and pedestrian entrance is accessed by a side lane connected to Old Blessington Road. The development will also include associated private and communal open spaces, landscaping, bicycle storage, bin storage, retail storage, and all associated site works.
- Block One & Block Two, Village Green, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Declared exemptReplacement of existing shopfronts at Village green Tallaght. Existing shopfront are timber based & will be replaced with new timber shopfront.
- Unit 2 / 3, Airton Plaza, Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin D24 PY6R, & D24 HF6C Grant permissionThe sub-division of a vacant commercial/retail unit measuring 309.4 sq.m m; the change of use of Unit No. 2 to an education/day centre use (142.3 sq.m m); and associated signage.
`description` is truncated at source (80 chars for DLR, 70 for Fingal) and `applicant` is null nationally — NPAD publishes neither in full.
Source: npad · fetched 12 Sept 2026, 20:38
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| npad | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 20:38 | open |
Appeals 13 in 5 years within 500 m
- ACP 324080 on LRD25A/0009W Granted with conditions
- ACP 323421 on SD25A/0127W Other
- ACP 500367 on SD24A/0893W Pending
- ACP 313760 Refused
- ACP 313606 Refused
- ACP 313591 Refused
- ACP 318078 on FSC2302586SD Granted with conditions
- ACP 316828 Granted with conditions
- ACP 319167 on SD23A/0316 Granted with conditions
- ACP 315985 on FSC2205032SD/7D Granted with conditions
Source: acp · fetched 12 Sept 2026, 00:05
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| acp | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 00:05 | open |
Commencement notices 16 in 3 years within 500 m
- Belgard Road, Dublin — Commencement notice
- Block D at Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Dublin, South Dublin — Seven day notice
- Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Dublin, South Dublin — Seven day notice
- Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Dublin, South Dublin — Seven day notice
- Block D at Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Dublin, South Dublin — Seven day notice
- Airton Road, Airton House, South Dublin, D24 YD89 — Commencement notice
- Old Bawn Road, Tallaght, South Dublin, D24 X006 — Short commencement notice
- Belgard Square East, Belgard Road, Tallaght, South Dublin, D24 KD78 — Seven day notice
- Airton Road, Dublin, South Dublin, D24 YD89 — Commencement notice
- Unit 5 Tallaght Retail Centre, Belgard Road, Dublin, South Dublin, D24 A786 — Seven day notice
One notice can cover many buildings — count notices, never building rows, or a single multi-unit scheme reads as a trend (T11).
Source: bcms · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 23:29
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| bcms | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 23:29 | open |
Sales 24 in 36 months within 500 m
€333,000
median price
€3,558/m²
median €/m²
24
sales
7
rooftop-geocoded
9
with listing detail
7
new builds
€195,000 – €70,375,000, 7 Feb 2024 to 7 Oct 2025.
| Address | Sold | Price | Asking | Type | Beds | m² | €/m² | BER | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 BELLVUE APARTMENT, COOKSTOWN, TALLAGHT | 7 Oct 2025 | €195,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 323 m |
| APARTMENT 39B, WESTEND GATE, TALLAGHT | 2 Oct 2025 | €212,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 323 m |
| APARTMENT 26, KILTIPPER GATE, TALLAGHT | 29 Jul 2025 | €242,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 323 m |
| 32 THE CRESCENT, MILBROOK LAWNS, TALLAGHT | 25 Jul 2025 | €265,000 | €415,000 | Terrace | 4 | 150 | 1,767 | C2 | 323 m |
| 316 THE LAWNS, BELGARD HEIGHTS, TALLAGHT | 4 Jul 2025 | €376,000 | €320,000 | Semi-D | 3 | — | — | D2 | 323 m |
| APT 58 BLOCK C WESTEND GATE, COOKSTOWN WAY, TALLAGHT | 20 Jun 2025 | €256,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 323 m |
| 2A, Carrigmore Park, Tallaght new | 12 Jun 2025 | €281,938 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 323 m |
| 17 WESTPARK, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24 | 6 Jun 2025 | €492,000 | €375,000 | Semi-D | 3 | 92 | 5,348 | E1 | 389 m |
| 77 New Bancroft Hall, Tallaght new | 28 Feb 2025 | €281,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 323 m |
| Carrigmore View, Tallaght new | 20 Feb 2025 | €1,480,176 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 323 m |
PPR addresses are geocoded, not surveyed — a sale's position is as good as its address match (`rooftop_n` says how many are address-accurate). Beds, floor area, BER and asking price come from the matched daft.ie advertisement, not from the Register, and only where a match was found (`enriched_n`).
Sources: cara_listings, ppr · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 20:14
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| cara_listings | Third-party advertisement data captured by Cara from daft.ie. Not open data: internal analysis only, no redistribution of listing content. Business-contact details (licensed PSP name and branch) are retained per Cara DECISIONS 2026-08-19; agent phone numbers and all vendor/buyer identities are dropped. | 11 Sept 2026, 20:14 | open |
| ppr | PSI — PSRA re-use terms (psr.ie/re-use-of-public-sector-information). Free re-use in any format provided the source and PSRA copyright are acknowledged, the data is reproduced accurately and not used misleadingly, and it is NOT used 'for the principal purpose of advertising or promoting a particular product or service'. Attribution: 'Contains PSRA Residential Property Price Register data, © Property Services Regulatory Authority.' | 12 Sept 2026, 20:31 | open |
Consultations 3 matched by place
- Safe Routes to School Scoil Naomh Aine Clondalkin 3 days left
- Notice of Consideration of a Scheme for the Abatement of Rates in Respect of Vacant Properties 2027 5 days left
- Clonburris Proposed Material Amendment to the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme 2019 17 days left
Source: consult · fetched 12 Sept 2026, 02:04
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| consult | public | 12 Sept 2026, 02:04 | open |
Council items 10 in 24 months
- INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP SOLAR PV AT SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL, COUNTY HALL AND LIBRARY, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24, D24 X0WP PART 8 - FOR APPROVAL
- INSTALLATION OF A HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AT CIVIC THEATRE, PARTHALÁN PLACE, BELGARD RD, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN, D24 NWN7 PART 8 - FOR APPROVAL
- INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP SOLAR PV AND HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AT TALLAGHT LEISURE CENTRE, FORTUNESTOWN WAY, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24, D24KX38 PART 8 - FOR APPROVAL
- INSTALLATION OF A HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AT RUA RED, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN, D24 KV8N PART 8 - FOR APPROVAL
- "How many homes in the Tallaght south area have being retro fitted by SDCC in the last 5 years and how many are still to be done?"
- "Could the Manager arrange for an inspection of the Mayberry Road, from the Greenhills Road to the Belgard Road, as there are a number of potholes on that stretch of road, that urgently need repair?"
- "Can the Manager report on parking at new apartments at Airton road as residents don't have anywhere to park also at Cookstown as residents in Cairnwood estate are experiencing problems getting blocked in with people parking in the estate. What plans have the council to help with this problem?"
- "Can the Manager report on road repairs in the Tallaght area as some estates are in bad condition with pot holes?"
- "Could the Manager please inform this Area Committee as to when the potholes on the Belgard Road will be repaired. There is a significant number pot very large potholes along the Belgard Road from the Glen Abbey Complex to the Mayberry Road Junction and potholes are a safety risk to road users?"
- "To ask the committee for details of the sites the of the most frequent fly tipping in the Tallaght area including how many have been recorded in the past year at each location, and any measures to the address the the issue that have been implemented at each location or are under consideration. To ask if fly tipping between Kiltalown Avenue and Kiltalown Road is being monitored, and if there are a
Source: moderngov · fetched 12 Sept 2026, 21:48
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| moderngov | public | 12 Sept 2026, 21:48 | open |
Capacity and public land
No publishable utility-capacity record within the radius. 31 records from Esb substation withheld: source licence forbids redistribution; see the operator's own register.
Public land (LDA register of relevant lands)
- Institute of Technology Tallaght — Dublin city and suburbs
- Institute of Technology Tallaght — Dublin city and suburbs
- Institute of Technology Tallaght — Dublin city and suburbs
- Institute of Technology Tallaght — Dublin city and suburbs
- Dublin City Council — Dublin city and suburbs
- Electricity Supply Board — Dublin city and suburbs
- South Dublin County Council — Dublin city and suburbs
- South Dublin County Council — Dublin city and suburbs
Sources: esbn, lda_lands · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 16:42
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| esbn | all-rights-reserved (esbnetworks.ie disclaimer: personal/non-commercial, no modification or republication without written ESB permission) — permission NOT sought · not redistributable — shown as a flag only | 11 Sept 2026, 16:42 | open |
| lda_lands | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 16:43 | open |
Schools and public transport within 1.0 km
Schools
- ST MARYS SCHOOL
- St Dominic's National School
- Old Bawn Community School
Stops 40 · routes 126T, 132, 27, 49n, 56A, 65, 65A, 77A, 77n, 82, F1, Red, S6, S8, SD3, SD4, UM08, W2, W4, W6
- Tallaght Village
- Tallaght Village
- Ol Blessington Rd
- Belgard Rd South
- Belgard Rd South
- Bancroft
- Bancroft
- Belgard Square N
Sources used in this report
| Section | Source | Licence | Fetched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | places | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 21:28 |
| Parcel | parcels | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 19:06 |
| Zoning | zoning | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 02:04 |
| Constraints | constraints | mixed — CC-BY-4.0 except OPW flood (CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0, publishable=false) | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 |
| Constraints | constraints.epa_licence | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 |
| Constraints | constraints.flood_cfram | CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0 · not redistributable, flag only | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 |
| Constraints | constraints.niah | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 |
| Constraints | constraints.radon | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 |
| Constraints | constraints.smr | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 19:11 |
| Rzlt | rzlt | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 00:23 |
| Planning | npad | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 20:38 |
| Appeals | acp | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 00:05 |
| Commencements | bcms | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 23:29 |
| Sales | cara_listings | Third-party advertisement data captured by Cara from daft.ie. Not open data: internal analysis only, no redistribution of listing content. Business-contact details (licensed PSP name and branch) are retained per Cara DECISIONS 2026-08-19; agent phone numbers and all vendor/buyer identities are dropped. | 11 Sept 2026, 20:14 |
| Sales | ppr | PSI — PSRA re-use terms (psr.ie/re-use-of-public-sector-information). Free re-use in any format provided the source and PSRA copyright are acknowledged, the data is reproduced accurately and not used misleadingly, and it is NOT used 'for the principal purpose of advertising or promoting a particular product or service'. Attribution: 'Contains PSRA Residential Property Price Register data, © Property Services Regulatory Authority.' | 12 Sept 2026, 20:31 |
| Consultations | consult | public | 12 Sept 2026, 02:04 |
| Council items | moderngov | public | 12 Sept 2026, 21:48 |
| Capacity | esbn | all-rights-reserved (esbnetworks.ie disclaimer: personal/non-commercial, no modification or republication without written ESB permission) — permission NOT sought · not redistributable, flag only | 11 Sept 2026, 16:42 |
| Public land | lda_lands | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 16:43 |
| Projects | social_housing | CC-BY-SA-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 20:13 |
| Amenities | gtfs | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 19:16 |
| Amenities | schools | CC-BY-4.0 | 11 Sept 2026, 16:41 |
| Deadlines | acp | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 00:05 |
| Deadlines | consult | public | 12 Sept 2026, 02:04 |
| Deadlines | moderngov | public | 12 Sept 2026, 21:48 |
| Deadlines | npad | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 20:38 |
| Deadlines | rzlt | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 00:23 |
Generated 12 Sept 2026, 22:32 from the Planning Register store. Nothing on this page was fetched live: every figure was already in the store with the fetch time shown. Deadlines are derived from published receipt and decision dates under the Planning and Development Act 2000; confirm with the planning authority before relying on them.