Croke Park, St. Joseph's Avenue, and St. James Avenue, Dublin 3
Demolition of the existing two-storey handball centre at Croke Park.
2644/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 April 2019
- Reference
- 2644/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 1 April 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the demolition of the existing detached two-storey handball centre, which measures 1,130 square metres. The works will also include the levelling of the associated site.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 1,130 m²
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission for the demolition of the existing detached 2-storey, 1130sqm handball centre and levelling of the associated site.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity, open space and ecosystem services.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
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| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Foster Terrace, Ballybough, Dublin 3 | May 2026 | €627,000 | 90 m |
| 3 St Jamess Ave, Clonliffe Rd, Drumcondra Dublin 3 | Apr 2026 | €328,000 | 91 m |
| 30 Clonliffe Avenue, Ballybough, Dublin 3 | Apr 2025 | €357,000 | 93 m |
| 33 Foster Terrace, Ballybough, Dublin 1not full market price | Feb 2025 | €280,000 | 114 m |
| 91 Clonliffe Rd, Dublin 3, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €555,000 | 123 m |
| 121 Clonliffe Ave, Ballybough, Dublin 3 | May 2026 | €435,000 | 123 m |
| 133 Clonliffe Rd, Dublin 3, Dublin | Apr 2025 | €710,000 | 134 m |
| 83 Clonliffe Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3 | Jun 2025 | €720,000 | 138 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 received1 April 2019
- Decision due9 July 2019
- Decision issued9 July 2019
- Grant issued21 August 2019
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