The development will consist of the demolition of the existing two storey houses (c.

Application details

Planning reference

3095/24

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing two storey houses (c. 234.4sqm and c. 172.5 sqm) and associated outbuildings, and the construction of a new residential development in 2 no. new build blocks, Block A and Block B, ranging between 3 and 6 storeys in height over single basement level. The development consists of 57 no. apartments (17 no. 1 bed units and 40 no. 2 bed units) and associated residential amenity space. The overall development proposal provides for the following: - Block A (c. 3,419.16 sqm GFA) is 4 to 6 storeys over single basement level and shall consist of 36 no. apartment units (6 no. 1 bed units, 30 no. 2 bed units) with all associated balconies, roof garden of c.81.3sqm, storage and plant space. Block B (c. 1733.3 sqm GFA) is 3 to 5 storeys over single basement level and shall consist of 21 no. residential apartment units (11 no. 1 bed units and 10 no. 2 bed units) with all associated balconies, storage, and plant space. Each apartment has an associated area of private open spaces in the form of balconies/terraces. The single basement level (c. 1687 sqm GFA) provides for 38 no. car parking spaces (including 2 no. accessible spaces and 21 designated EV parking bays); 2 no. motorcycle spaces; 215 no. bicycle parking spaces;) 3 no. plant rooms, refuse and recycling storage areas; and circulation and lobby areas. The development shall also provide for the provision of vehicular and pedestrian access points off Howth Road; 20 additional bicycle parking spaces at surface level; and 1 no. ESB substation and switch-room (c. 28 sqm). The site development and infrastructural works provide for water, foul and surface water drainage, and all associated connections; all landscaping and public lighting; all boundary treatment works; internal walkways and hard landscaping; and all associated site clearance, demolition, excavation and development works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application.

Location / address

796- 798 Howth Road, Dublin 5, D05RT99 & D05HK76

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

25 Jan 2024

Council decision

REFUSE PERMISSION

Council decision date

20 Mar 2024

Appeal lodged

16 Apr 2024

Appeal decision

Refuse Permission

Appeal decision date

14 Mar 2025

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   25 Jan 2024

2. Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION

   20 Mar 2024

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   16 Apr 2024Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Refuse Permission

   14 Mar 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case