Planning applications in Dublin 8

11-Apartment Mixed-Use Development at 1 Bow Lane West

Redevelopment of the site at 1 Bow Lane West, at the corner of Cromwell's Quarters, Dublin 8. The development is to comprise the demolition of the existing boundary walls to the street and all shed structures on site and the construction of a mixed development comprising 11 no. apartments over a café/restaurant fronting Cromwell's Quarters at upper ground floor level, and service and storage areas, including for bikes and bins, and a small coffee shop fronting Bow Lane West at lower ground floor level. The apartments are to consist of six. no. one-bedroom units, four no. two-bedroom units and one duplex three-bedroom unit. The proposed development is to be seven-storeys to Bow Lane West and, in part, eight-storeys to the rising ground at Cromwell's Quarters and it includes areas of balcony and roof terrace.

1 Bow Lane West, at the corner of Cromwell's Quarters, Dublin 8 · 14 Jul 2026

27-Apartment Building, Hanover Lane, Dublin 8

The development consists of the construction of an apartment building ranging in height from 3 storey to 4 storey which is to be constructed over the existing basement block which is in-situ and which was constructed pursuant to permission 5588/03. The development incorporates 27no. apartment units of which there are 7no. studio apartment, 17no. 1bed apartments and 3no. 2bed apartments along with associated residential communal spaces at ground level. Provision is also made for a ESB substation at ground level within the building. The proposal also incorporates provision of bin and bicycle storage, plant rooms, storage rooms at basement level which are to be accessed via a lift and stair cores. Associated boundary treatments, external landscaping, connection to existing site services and all ancillary development works.

Site bounded by numbers 11 & no. 32 Hanover Lane, Dublin 8 · 6 Jan 2026

27-Apartment Building, Hanover Lane

The development consists of the construction of an apartment building ranging in height from 3 storey to 4 storey which is to be constructed over the existing basement block which is in-situ and which was constructed pursuant to permission 5588/03 . The development incorporates 27no. apartment units of which there are 7no. studio apartment, 17no. 1bed apartments and 3no. 2bed apartments along with associated residential communal spaces at ground level. Provision is also made for a ESB substation at ground level within the building. The proposal also incorporates provision of bin and bicycle storage, plant rooms, storage rooms at basement level which are to be accessed via a lift and stair cores along with associated boundary treatments, external landscaping, connection to existing site services and all ancillary development works.

Site bounded by numbers 11 & no. 32 Hanover Lane, Dublin 8 · 18 Dec 2025

35-Bedroom Hostel and 4 Apartments, High Street

CHANGE OF USE: Cruisevale Limited intend to apply for permission for development at 1-3 High Street, Dublin 8, D08 R990. The development will consist of: a) The change of use of the existing building across all levels (lower ground floor to fourth floor level) from vacant office use to tourist hostel accommodation use; b) Internal demolition works and the reconfiguration of the existing vacant office building to accommodate a 35 no. bedroom tourist hostel (approx. 1,852 sqm) accommodating 224 no. bedspaces in a mixture of accessible and 3-12 no. person bedrooms from first to fourth floor level. c) The hostel development will comprise a reception / lobby area (with pedestrian access via the existing building entrance located off High Street) (approx. 109 sqm), luggage storage room (approx. 6 sqm), staff office (approx. 6 sqm), guest kitchen (approx. 24 sqm), guest dining room / lounge area (approx. 55 sqm), guest laundry facility (approx. 34 sqm) and staff lounge and changing rooms (approx. 49 sqm) all at ground floor level. Additional amenities including a bicycle store (approx. 16 sqm) providing for 20 no. bicycle parking spaces for guests and employees, plant room (approx. 32 sqm), storage (approx. 28 sqm), an ancillary BOH room (18 sqm) and a bin store (approx. 15 sq. m) will be provided at the lower ground floor level together with the introduction of a new fire exit along St. Michael's Close; d) The demolition of the rear car park boundary walls and railings and the construction of a 3-4 storey extension (approx. 570 sqm) to the rear of the existing building to accommodate 4 no. 2-bedroom residential apartment units located across the ground to third floor level, each with an associated private open space in the form of a balcony. Separate pedestrian access to the residential apartment units is proposed at lower ground floor level via St. Michael's Close. A bicycle store (approx. 30 sqm) providing for 11 no. bicycle parking spaces for residents, a plant room (approx. 20 sqm) and a residents bin store (approx. 11 sqm) will also be located on the lower ground floor level. The development will also provide for all associated site development works and infrastructure works including green roofs, roof plant, PV panels, boundary treatments, site services and connections for foul drainage, surface water infrastructure and water supply.

1-3 High Street, Dublin 8, D08 R990 · 16 Sept 2026

New Restaurant Building at Dublin Zoo

The development will consist of the construction of a new Restaurant Building, a single-story structure with auxiliary attached structures at a lower level. The floor area of building space including the primary structure and two auxiliary structures equals 1310m2. The structure incorporates a flat roof at a height of 5.5m and an at-grad plaza entrance, flanked by landscape and a new children's play area. The building will be fitted with local featured photovoltaic panels. The exterior of the building will feature both elevated and on-grade dining terraces. The development requires the removal of a number of selected trees which will be replaced with numerous new trees and shrubs. Associated drainage and ancillary works are also included.

Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08 AC98 · 11 Apr 2025

155-Bed Hotel and 23 Homes, Parkgate Street

Permission for development at this site of number 23 to 24 Parkgate Street (former Westbrook Motors property) D08 WF6W, Dublin 8 and No. 29 Parkgate Street D08 PN77, Dublin 8. The site is located adjacent/proximate to protected structures 17-22 Parkgate Street (RPS Ref. 6314) and 28 Parkgate Street, Ryan’s of Parkgate Street (RPS Ref. 6315). The proposed development will consist of the demolition of all existing buildings on site including the former motor sales buildings, forecourt, car parking building and no.29 Parkgate Street (with the exception of the facade either side of the existing gate). Construction of a mixed-use hotel and residential development as follows: • A hotel building (4 to 6 storeys over basement) which will comprise 155-no. bedrooms (all en-suite), with a licensed restaurant, public bar and all ancillary facilities/ services/plant associated with the hotel. • The development will also include a separate apartment block (2 to 5 storeys) comprising 22 no. units (11 no.1-beds and 11 no.2-beds) all with private open space. • The construction of a single residential dwelling (3 bed townhouse, 3 storeys in height) to replace existing No. 29 Parkgate Street. Access to the apartment development will be via the existing access from Parkgate Street. The development will also include the provision of a new loading bay outside no. 29 Parkgate Street and the expansion of the existing loading bay outside 23/24 Parkgate Street. All associated site development works, plant areas, landscaping, open spaces, bike stores, waste management areas, and services provision. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

Nos 23, 24 & 29 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 · 4 Apr 2025

Canal House Apartments

The development will consist of the provision of a total of 103no. residential apartment units. Particulars of the development comprise as follows: (a) The demolition of Canal House and associated buildings at 563-567 South Circular Road and general site preparation works. (b) The provision of an apartment development comprising a total of 103no. apartment units comprising 48no. 1bed units, 48no. 2bed units and 7no. 3bed units. The apartment building ranges in height from part four storeys to part seven storeys. (c) Provision of associated residential bicycle storage facilities at surface level throughout the site and bin storage facilities along with plant rooms. (d) Provision of associated car parking at ground level along with provision of a vehicular entrance. (e) Provision of associated communal open space areas for residents with all hard and soft landscape works at first floor podium level above the proposed car parking. (f) All ancillary site development/construction works to facilitate foul, water and service networks for connection to the existing foul, water and ESB networks. (g) The provision of associated works to the footpaths and public roads adjacent to the site that will include for the provision of a service bay along Rothe Abbey Road. The planning application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.canalhouselrd.com

Lands at Canal House, 563_567, South Circular Road, D08 NV27 and associated works to the adjacent public roads along Rothe Abbey Road and South Circular Road, Dublin 8. · 9 Oct 2026

68-Apartment Mixed-Use Development, Donore Avenue

The site is situated to the south and west of White Swan Business Centre, to the south east of properties on Elford Terrace and to the north and east of existing residential properties and back land sites on /accessed from Donore Avenue. The proposed development consists of the construction of a part two to part six storey residential and commercial development comprising 2 commercial units, with a gross floor area (GFA) of 256.4 sq.m and 247 sq.m (for Class 1- Shop or Class 2-Office / Professional Services or Class 8- Medical Centre or Class 11 - Gym or Restaurant/Café, including ancillary takeaway use), at ground floor level and 68 no. apartments from ground to fifth floor level. The 68 no. apartments comprise of 2 no. studio units, 32 no. 1 bed units, 31no. 2 bed units and 3 no. 3 bed units. Balconies and private terraces are provided for all apartments (to the north-eastern, north-western, south- eastern and south-western elevations of the proposed building). The proposal includes external communal open space areas and terraces at ground and fourth floor level. The proposal includes 23 no. car parking spaces, 106 no. residential bicycle spaces, 12 no. commercial bicycle spaces, 36 no. visitor bicycle spaces and 1 no. motorcycle parking space at surface level. Plant rooms, a water storage area, a bin store, and an ESB substation are proposed at ground floor level. The proposal includes vehicular and pedestrian / cyclist access from Donore Avenue, associated improvements to Donore Avenue (which includes alterations to the existing footpaths,which are external to the planning application site boundary and subject to agreement with the Planning Authority), connections to foul and surface water drainage, signage zones, hard and soft landscaping, and all associated and ancillary works.

69D, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8 · 16 Mar 2023

Sports Facility and Wellness Centre at Blackhorse Inn

Permission for the development of new recreational Sports Facility and Wellness Centre to include erection of 2 no roofed padel courts and associated lighting, single storey changing facilities, toilets, ancillary café and office, replacement of the existing access gate with new access gate, bicycle parking, and all associated site works at site adjoining Blackhorse Inn at Goldenbridge Walk, Inchicore, Dublin 8.

Site adjoining Blackhorse Inn, Goldenbridge Walk, Inchicore, Dublin 8 · 12 Nov 2024

St. Teresa’s Gardens 123-Unit Residential Development

Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) - Part XI Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) - Part 8 Applicant: The Land Development Agency on behalf of (and pursuant to a contract entered into by) Dublin City Council Location: Site of c. 3.1860 ha. at the former St. Teresa's Gardens social housing complex located on Donore Avenue, Dublin 8. The subject site is located adjacent to the LDA's Donore Project which is presently under construction (permitted under ACP Reg. Ref. 315306-22 as altered by ACP Reg. Ref. 321106-24), DCC2 is located to the west of the St. Teresa's Church, east of the ongoing development at Donore Project and north of the former Player Wills Factory. DCC4 and the Players Park is located to the north of existing residential dwellings on South Circular Road, west of the former Player Wills Factory and east of the former Bailey Gibson site which has now been cleared for development. Proposal: Pursuant to the requirements above, Notice is hereby given of the proposal to construct the proposed development including the Municipal Playing Pitch, Players Park and two residential blocks comprising 123 No. units at DCC2 and DCC4 (also known as Sites 1 and 2 respectively), Former St. Teresa's Gardens, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8, which will consist of the following: • DCC2 comprises 103 No. Units in a part 15 / 16 storey apartment block including a 1 storey element with a roof terrace above. Units proposed include: 1 No. studios, 71 No. 1 bed units and 31 No. 2 bedroom apartments. 311sqm Communal open space is provided at first and fifteenth floor level. 5 no. parallel car parking spaces immediately south of proposed DCC2 and 9 No. additional spaces allocated to DCC2 to the west of the pitch; • DCC4 comprises 20 No. Units in a single 3-storey block of comprising ground-floor apartments with duplex units above. The block includes a mix of 2 No. 1 bed units, 8 No. 2-bedroom and 10 No. 3-bedroom duplexes, each with own door access. 16 No. parallel car parking spaces immediately north of proposed units; • The proposal comprises the provision of a municipal sports pitch (88m x 138m in size) with adjacent landscaped areas, fitness equipment and play spaces to the north west; • Public open space is also provided in form of a park referred to in the SDRA 11 St Teresa's Gardens and Environs as 'Players Park' which is 3,676.8 sqm in size; • 182 No. bicycle parking spaces which are located within secure bicycle stores. In addition, 62 No. spaces for visitors are distributed throughout the site; • A total of 62 car parking space are provided to serve the development including 3 set-down and loading bays are proposed consisting of: 1 No. bus set-down; 1 No. loading bay to Donore Avenue; 1 No. set-down bay to the west of the pitch; 4 no. motorbike spaces are provided, 3 No. to serve DCC2 and 1 No. to serve DCC4 • Boundary treatments, planting, play spaces, fitness equipment, communal open space, public lighting, sports pitch flood lighting and telecommunications infrastructure, site drainage works, blue roofs, PV panels, internal road surfacing and footpaths, ESB meter rooms, ESB substations, utility and services connections, bin and cycle storage, plant rooms, and landscaping; and • All associated development. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening in accordance with Article 6(3) of 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. In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended, the Planning Authority has made a determination and concluded that: a) 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) and therefore a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required. b) There is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that the proposed development is not of a class set out under Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, and therefore does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR). 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. Plans and Particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of 4 weeks from 16th July 2026, during public opening hours at the offices of Dublin City Council, Public Counter, Planning, Property & Economic Development Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm (and other location if applicable). The plans and particulars are also available for inspection online: https://engage.dublincity.ie and on the City Council's website www.dublincity.ie. A submission or observation in relation to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made, in writing, to the Executive Manager, Planning, Property & Economic Development Department, Dublin City Council, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, before 4.30pm on 28th August 2026. Submissions or observations may also be made online on Dublin City Council Engage platform - https://engage.dublincity.ie or on the City Council's website www.dublincity.ie before 23.59hrs on 28th August 2026.

Site of c. 3.1860 ha. at the former St. Teresa’s Gardens social housing complex located on Donore Avenue, Dublin 8 · 16 Jul 2026

Golden Lane, Whitefriars Street and Wood Street Nature-Based Solutions

LAW: Implementation of Nature Based Solutions (NBS) to improve water quality etc

Golden Lane, Whitefriars Street and Wood Street, Dublin 8 · 24 Sept 2026