RefusedApartmentsDecided 26 March 2020

153-155, Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6W

Demolition of a car showroom and construction of a 7-storey building with 43 apartments in Harold's Cross.

2172/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 31 January 2020

Reference: 2172/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 31 January 2020

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of an existing garage and car showroom to construct a residential development of six floors over basement. The building will contain 43 apartments, a communal rooftop terrace, and basement parking for 11 cars and 88 bicycles.

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Residential units: 43
Storeys: 7
Floor area: 3,971 m²

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Official record

Development description

Planning permission is sought mg motors ltd to carry out a proposed development which will involve the demolition of the existing building previously in use as a garage and car showroom and the construction of a residential development consisting of six floors over basement (seven floors in total) with a set-back at top floor at 153-155 harold's cross road, dublin 6w. The new building (with a total floor area of 3,970.64 sq. M) will include a total of 43 units (8 studio apartments, 12 one-bed apartments and 23 two-bed apartments). There will be communal landscaped rooftop terrace, green roof. A total of 11 no. Car parking and 88 no. Bicycle spaces will be provided at basement level. The proposed development will also comprise of refuse storage, excavation and all other ancillary works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z1: Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apts 1 To 35 Rosemount Gate, 153 To 155 Harolds Cross Road, Harolds Crossprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€15,519,824	16 m
147 Harolds Cross Rd, Dublin 6w, Dublin	Jan 2025	€735,000	32 m
131 Harolds Cross Rd, Dublin 6w, Dublin	Oct 2025	€885,000	83 m
Apt 2 Eyrecourt, 181 Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6w	Jun 2025	€580,000	99 m
Garage Unit At The Rere Of, 183 Harolds Cross Road	Oct 2025	€15,000	116 m
140 Harolds Cross Rd, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6w	Dec 2025	€306,500	117 m
4 Parkview Ave, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,050,000	131 m
186 Harolds Cross Rd, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6w	Nov 2025	€660,625	138 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received31 January 2020
Decision due26 March 2020
Decision issued26 March 2020
Appeal submitted26 May 2020
Appeal decided5 October 2020

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