Planning application · South Dublin County Council

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 DublinGrantedUnder appeal

up to 2 storeys · 0.428 ha · Under appeal since June 2026

Planning application SD25A/0276W to South Dublin County Council: Demolition and removal of the existing single storey and temporary buildings on site and the construction of a Community Centre, at Site accessed from the Balgaddy Road cul-de-sac, off the Lucan. Granted by the council on 5 May 2026; now under appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Further information requested
  3. Further information received
  4. Council granted
  5. Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála

Key facts

Reference
SD25A/0276W
Planning authority
South Dublin County Council
Lodged
13 Nov 2025
Decided
5 May 2026
Status
Granted
Use
Civic or community
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
2,591 m²
Site area
0.428 ha
Further information requested
16 Jan 2026
Further information received
8 Apr 2026
Appeal
PL-501466-SD-26

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.

Planning status

The decision has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The appeal outcome replaces the council decision.

Appeal PL-501466-SD-26 on the An Coimisiún Pleanála website ↗

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