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The Garden Centre, Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14K796

Grant Permission & Grant Retention

Planning application SD26A/0047W

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of: Continued use of the building as a garden centre to include minor internal alterations. The erection of a twin arched external canopy structure over the garden centre yard to the rear. The erection of a single arched external canopy structure over the access ramp to the lower ground floor. Retention of the continued use of the lower ground floor as a garden centre retail space. All associated site works and services.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Feb 2026

  2. Decision due

    15 Apr 2026

  3. Decision: Grant Permission & Grant Retention

    15 Apr 2026

  4. Grant issued

    27 May 2026

Application Details

Location
The Garden Centre, Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14K796
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission and Retention
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Eircode
D14K796
Site Area
1140 ha
Floor Area
371.5 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
19 February 2026
Status
Final Grant
Decision
Grant Permission & Grant Retention
Decision Date
15 April 2026
Grant Date
27 May 2026
Permission Expires
26 May 2031

Location

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Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels to include all ancillary works and services.

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