118-128, The Coombe, Dublin 8
Retention of fire safety amendments and a relocated ESB substation at The Coombe.
2124/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 25 January 2019
- Reference
- 2124/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 25 January 2019
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for amendments to a permitted development. This includes revised fire safety arrangements with a new exit door and gates, and the relocation and reconfiguration of the ESB substation.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Retention: the development consists of: the retention of amendments to the permitted development comprising revised fire safety arrangements including new fire exit door and gates onto the coombe resulting in slight amendments to the northern facade; the re-location and re-configuration of the permitted esb substation and switchroom, including revised materials; related minor internal revisions and all associated site development works above and below ground.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 New Row Place, Dublin 8 | Mar 2026 | €300,000 | 53 m |
| 5 Lauderdale Terrace, New Row South, Dublin 8 | Feb 2025 | €560,000 | 63 m |
| 14 Ovenden House, Dean St, Dublin 8 | Sept 2025 | €333,000 | 65 m |
| 26 Swift Hall, The Coombe Dublin 8, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €397,000 | 79 m |
| Apt 40, St Lukes Gate, The Coombe | Jul 2025 | €682,000 | 91 m |
| Apt 36 Swift Hall, The Coombe, Dublin 8 | Dec 2025 | €395,000 | 95 m |
| Apt 8, Earlsfield Court, Francis St Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €440,000 | 96 m |
| Apt 42, Earlsfield Court, Francis St Dublin 8 | Mar 2026 | €300,000 | 96 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 January 2019
- Decision due21 March 2019
- Decision issued19 March 2019
- Grant issued25 April 2019
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