Site report · 1000 m radius · generated 14 Sept 2026, 12:12
Fforster Close
Eircode —Coordinates 53.34876, -6.42595Local 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 1 open window
- Judicial review window closes 22 Sept 20268 days leftGrant permission8 weeks from the Commission's decision (28 Jul 2026) · s.50 Planning and Development Act 2000 · 701 m away
Where this is
- Townland
- Ballyowen
- Settlement
- Dublin city and suburbs
- Electoral division
- Lucan-Esker
- Local electoral area
- Lucan
- Local authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Parcel
- Tailte Éireann 1764798 (freehold), 293 m²
Census 2022, small area 267100057
364
people
120
households
124
dwellings
68.3% owner-occupied, 26.7% privately rented, 7.5% social. Vacancy 3.2%.
Zoning evaluated against the point
R2 — Existing residential south dublin county development plan 2022 2028 · 8 Mar 2022 – 8 Mar 2028
RES: To protect and/or improve residential amenity
What that means: An established residential area. The objective is to protect existing residential amenity as well as to provide housing — which is the objective a neighbour's objection to an overbearing extension is usually argued under.
Source: zoning · fetched 12 Sept 2026, 02:04
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| zoning | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 02:04 | open |
Designations and constraints within 1000 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 | 1 | Green Waste Facility |
| NIAH-recorded building | 9 | King John's Bridge; Ballyowen Cottage; post box |
| Radon risk area | 4 | About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels; About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels; About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels |
| Recorded monument | 9 | Church; Graveyard; House - fortified house |
Sources: constraints, constraints.epa_licence, constraints.flood_cfram, constraints.niah, constraints.radon, constraints.smr · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 19:11
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 on an RZLT map — the draft map 2027 and the final map 2026 (0.03 ha). The owner is liable for an annual 3% tax on market value while it stays there. Submissions on the draft map closed 1 Apr 2026.
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 263 in 5 years within 1.0 km
Recent decisions and applications
166
Grant permission
19
Grant permission for retention
14
Declared exempt
12
Invalidate application
- 88, Beech Grove, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 N224 Officer AllocationThe construction of a gate and gateway bounding the curtilage of a house.
- 57, Earlsfort Road, Ballyowen, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 E0A5 ReferralConversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure; New gable window; New access stairs; 2no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.
- 22, Colthurst Close, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78TW68 ReferralConstruction of a home office with 2 no. covered storage areas to the rear of the property and construction of a garage to the side of the property with amendments to the boundary wall, landscaping and all other ancillary site development works required to facilitate the development.
- Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland Chilled Foods Premises, Ballyowen Industrial and Business Park, Fonthill Road, Dublin, D22 FT80 Recommendation ReviewConstruction of a single-storey extension (392 sq.m) to the south of the existing warehouse, including all associated site works.
- 7, Fforster Grove, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 TV76 Request additional informationConstruction of a single storey extension porch and canopy to front, two storey extension to side and rear and single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling; Also dormer extension to rear of existing attic space.
- 2, Abbeywood Park, Lucan, Dublin, K78 RK75 Declared exemptUse of existing rear lean-to for small-scale home based assembly of acrylic display cases, ancillary to residential use, with no structural alterations, no external works or material change of use of the dwelling.
- 10, Moy Glas Wood, Lucan, County Dublin, K78E793 Grant permission for retentionRetention of a Dormer Attic conversion including: a box shaped dormer window altering the original roof profile of the rear North facing slope of the roof; a new bedroom and an en-suite bathroom at dormer attic level.
- 19, Foxford, Ballyowen, Lucan, Co Dublin, K78 K377 Grant permissionConvert existing Attic Space to living accommodation incorporating Box Dormers and all associated works.
- 42, St Andrews Drive, Lucan, Dublin Grant permissionTo construct a two storey rear extension, kitchen to the ground floor with pitched roof and bedroom to the first floor with a flat roof.
- 1, Moy Glas Lawn, Lucan, Co. Dublin Grant permissionPlanning Permission for a two storey extension to the side of a two storey semi-detached house, convert the attic to a non habitable room and all associated site works
`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 13 Sept 2026, 20:39
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| npad | CC-BY-4.0 | 13 Sept 2026, 20:39 | open |
Appeals 13 in 5 years within 1.0 km
- ACP 501135 on SD25A/0193W Granted
- ACP 501136 on SD26A/0024W Granted with conditions
- ACP 500494 on SD25B/0583W Granted
- ACP 500516 on SD25B/0627W Granted
- ACP 323650 Pending
- ACP 320802 on SD24B/0258W Granted with conditions
- ACP 320932 on SD24A/0004 Pending
- ACP 319145 on SD23A/0109 Granted with conditions
- ACP 314942 Granted with conditions
- ACP 320526 on SD24B/0237W Invalid
Source: acp · fetched 12 Sept 2026, 00:05
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| acp | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 00:05 | open |
Commencement notices 65 in 3 years within 1.0 km
- 19 Foxford, Lucan, Dublin, K78 K377 — Opt out commencement notice
- 17 Moy Glas Chase, Lucan, Dublin, K78 D718 — Short commencement notice
- 90 Esker Park, Lucan, Dublin, K78 NT04 — Short commencement notice
- 2 Edmundsbury Court, Lucan, Dublin, K78 P6F4 — Short commencement notice
- 20 Esker Wood Drive, Lucan, Dublin, K78 FT26 — Short commencement notice
- 2 Willsbrook Drive, Lucan, Dublin, K78 EP11 — Opt out commencement notice
- 8 Colthurst Road, Lucan, Dublin, K78 RK44 — Short commencement notice
- 16 Fforster Close, Lucan, Dublin, K78 VX56 — Short commencement notice
- 11 Liffey Glen, Lucan, Dublin, K78 X977 — Short commencement notice
- 3 Earlsfort Close, Lucan, South Dublin, K78 HN30 — Opt out commencement 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 13 Sept 2026, 23:40
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| bcms | CC-BY-4.0 | 13 Sept 2026, 23:40 | open |
Sales 1027 in 36 months within 1.0 km
€440,000
median price
€4,612/m²
median €/m²
1027
sales
196
rooftop-geocoded
651
with listing detail
69
new builds
€15,000 – €43,185,177, 14 Sept 2023 to 4 Sept 2026.
| Address | Sold | Price | Asking | Type | Beds | m² | €/m² | BER | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 EARLSFORT GARDENS, LUCAN, DUBLIN | 4 Sept 2026 | €463,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 792 m |
| 23 TULLYHALL CLOSE, LUCAN, DUBLIN | 3 Sept 2026 | €420,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 792 m |
| 38 COLTHURST CRESCENT, HUNTINGTON GLEN, LUCAN | 3 Sept 2026 | €400,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 792 m |
| 10 ST. HELEN'S WALK, ST. HELEN'S, ADAMSTOWN | 2 Sept 2026 | €542,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 792 m |
| 9 ST HELENS DOWNS, ST HELENS, ADAMSTOWN | 1 Sept 2026 | €515,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 792 m |
| 50 FOXBOROUGH RD, LUCAN, DUBLIN | 31 Aug 2026 | €520,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 792 m |
| 51 EARLSFORT RD, LUCAN, DUBLIN | 28 Aug 2026 | €540,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 792 m |
| 18 CASTLEGATE TERRACE, ADAMSTOWN CASTLE, ADAMSTOWN | 27 Aug 2026 | €380,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 792 m |
| 206 LARAGHCON, LUCAN, DUBLIN | 24 Aug 2026 | €740,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 792 m |
| 5 Heron's Lock Rise, Herons Lock, Lucan new | 20 Aug 2026 | €440,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 792 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, daft_gateway, 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 |
| daft_gateway | Third-party advertisement data read from daft.ie's own JSON gateway. Not open data: internal analysis only, no redistribution of listing content. Business-contact details (the licensed PSP's name and branch) are retained per Cara DECISIONS 2026-08-19; agent phone numbers, profile images and all media URLs are dropped at fetch time and never written down. Vendor and buyer identities are not in this data. | 13 Sept 2026, 22:10 | 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.' | 13 Sept 2026, 20:32 | open |
Consultations 3 matched by place
- Safe Routes to School Scoil Naomh Aine Clondalkin 2 days left
- Notice of Consideration of a Scheme for the Abatement of Rates in Respect of Vacant Properties 2027 3 days left
- Clonburris Proposed Material Amendment to the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme 2019 15 days left
Source: consult · fetched 12 Sept 2026, 02:04
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| consult | public | 12 Sept 2026, 02:04 | open |
Council items 10 in 24 months
- To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the stock condition survey programme for social housing units in the Lucan LEA, noting that tenants have begun receiving survey notifications. Can the Chief Executive confirm when surveys will be completed, outline the timeline for retrofit works including windows, doors and energy efficiency upgrades, and set out what the survey process involves for ten
- To ask the Manager for the results to the test carried out late 2025/early 2026 by SDCC of the water source in Lucan Demesne that runs under the road at the end of Tandy's Lane, by the "Bath House" in Lucan Demesne, joining the River Liffey to the North, and to report back on the water quality and chemical composition. Using 18th C scientific sources, we may be able to use this information to prov
- Can the Chief Executive outline how many trees were planted in the Lucan area during 2025 and what tree planting programmes are planned for 2026? In addition can a breakdown of locations be provided along with details of any other biodiversity or environmental projects planned for the Lucan area.
- To ask the Chief Executive for a progress report and an expected finish date for the boundary fence outside Ballyowen estate in Lucan, adjacent to the R136
- To ask the manager for an update on the current status of the pitch upgrade works at Griffeen Park, Haydens Lane site to give clarity on projected completion date and when it can be returned to use by the local club.
- Can the Chief Executive confirm how many dog licences have been issued in the Lucan area over the past five years and provide a year-by-year breakdown to indicate whether there has been an increase in the number of licences issued during that period?
- To ask the Manager for information on specific environmental priorities for rivers in the Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin areas during 2026.
- To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what engagement has taken place with local parkrun volunteer groups regarding the replacement of the storage container at Griffeen Park, Haydens Lane previously used for equipment storage further to motions previously raised and agreed by members. Given that secure storage is vital for the ongoing operation of parkrun events can the Chief Executive also outlin
- To ask the Chief Executive whether Protected Structure Ref. 036 — the former Tram Depot and Power Station (known locally as the Schoolmaster's House) in Lucan — has been considered for inclusion on the Vacant or Derelict Sites Register, and if eligible should it be so listed.
- Recent heavy rainfall (weekend 14th/15th) saw water levels rise significantly at both the Liffey and Griffeen Rivers in Lucan, and above some of the new infrastructure, submerging the entire Weir Promenade and some building materials here and at the Village Green - To now ask the manager to detail any impacts that this might have on project completion works and timeline and if a statement can be m
Source: moderngov · fetched 13 Sept 2026, 21:50
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderngov | public | 13 Sept 2026, 21:50 | open |
Capacity and public land
No publishable utility-capacity record within the radius. 59 records from Esb substation withheld: source licence forbids redistribution; see the operator's own register.
Public land (LDA register of relevant lands)
- South Dublin County Council — Dublin city and suburbs
- South Dublin County Council — Dublin city and suburbs
- South Dublin County Council — Dublin city and suburbs
- Dublin City Council — Dublin city and suburbs
- South Dublin County Council — Dublin city and suburbs
- South Dublin County Council — Dublin city and suburbs
- The Minister for Education and Skills — Dublin city and suburbs
- Dublin City Council — Dublin city and suburbs
Sources: esbn, lda_lands · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 16:42
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Lucan Educate Together NS
- Coláiste Cois Life
- GAELSCOIL NAOMH PADRAIG
- GAELSCOIL EISCIR RIADA
- Esker Educate Together NS
- STEWARTS SCHOOL
- Griffeen Valley Educate Together NS
Stops 42 · routes 151, 52, 845, 847, C1, C2, L51, L53, L54, P29, W4, X25, X27, X28
- Ballyowen Road
- The Penny Hill
- Fforster Green
- Castle Riada Drive
- Castle Road
- Ballyowen Road
- Glen Vale
- Willsbrook Park
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 | 13 Sept 2026, 20:39 |
| Appeals | acp | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 00:05 |
| Commencements | bcms | CC-BY-4.0 | 13 Sept 2026, 23:40 |
| 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 | daft_gateway | Third-party advertisement data read from daft.ie's own JSON gateway. Not open data: internal analysis only, no redistribution of listing content. Business-contact details (the licensed PSP's name and branch) are retained per Cara DECISIONS 2026-08-19; agent phone numbers, profile images and all media URLs are dropped at fetch time and never written down. Vendor and buyer identities are not in this data. | 13 Sept 2026, 22:10 |
| 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.' | 13 Sept 2026, 20:32 |
| Consultations | consult | public | 12 Sept 2026, 02:04 |
| Council items | moderngov | public | 13 Sept 2026, 21:50 |
| 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 | 13 Sept 2026, 21:50 |
| Deadlines | npad | CC-BY-4.0 | 13 Sept 2026, 20:39 |
| Deadlines | rzlt | CC-BY-4.0 | 12 Sept 2026, 00:23 |
Generated 14 Sept 2026, 12:12 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.