Planning application · South Dublin County Council

The development will consist of the demolition and removal of the existing single storey…

Site accessed from the Balgaddy Road cul-de-sac, off the Lucan Newlands Road, Balgaddy, South Lucan, Dublin, K78 D422

SD25A/0276W · South DublinGranted
Reference
SD25A/0276W
Planning authority
South Dublin County Council
Received
8 Apr 2026
Decided
5 May 2026
Status
Granted
Use
Civic / community
Floor area
2,591 m²
Site area
0.428 ha
Further information requested
16 Jan 2026
Further information received
8 Apr 2026

Proposed development

The development will consist of the demolition and removal of the existing single storey and temporary buildings on site and, the construction of a Community Centre and Place of Worship ( Mosque ) in a detached part single storey and part two storey building, part pitched and part flat roofed, incorporating solar PV panels and a feature minaret and dome on / over roofs levels, and including the following within the building envelope: Entrance and circulation spaces, reception / refreshment zone, 2 no. retailing / services units, a prayer room and gallery, a multi-purpose events room, 1No. three bedroomed apartment, community health / medical consulting rooms, administrative spaces, a room as a library / book store / meeting room, enclosed car parking and supporting services spaces including for such uses as, toilets and for ablutions, tea stations, storage, service plant, etc. On site but external to the building will be the main vehicular and pedestrian site entrances including gates in the new northern boundary, pedestrian and vehicular circulation routes, boundary treatments including walls and fencing, car and bicycle parking, a small service yard, a community clothes recycling bank, hard and soft landscaped areas including a children's play space etc.

What happens next

Permission was granted on 5 May 2026. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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