RefusedChange of useDecided 15 July 2020

8, Basin View, Upper Basin Street, Dublin 8

Conversion of a commercial building into a three-storey block of 13 shared living units.

2664/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 May 2020

Reference: 2664/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 1 May 2020

Summary

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The development proposes a change of use from commercial to residential, involving the partial demolition of the existing building. It will construct a three-storey block containing 13 shared living units with communal amenities including a gym, games room, and terrace.

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Residential units: 13
Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

The proposed development shall provide for a change of use from commercial to residential comprising: part demolition of the existing building (approx. 136 sq m) and; the construction of 13 no. Shared living units in a single block, 3 storeys in height; the units will range in size from approx. 12.1
18.0 sqm (single occupancy) to approx. 18.0
18.3 sqm (double occupancy), the development also provides for communal amenities and facilities comprising; a) a reception area, a laundry room (approx. 11.1 sqm), a refuse and bike storage room comprising 13 no. Bike parking spaces (approx. 13.9 sqm) and an open plan kitchen/living area at ground floor level; b) an open plan kitchen/living area and a games' room (approx. 12.1 sqm) at first floor level, and c) a kitchen area with lounge/living area, a gym (approx. 12.1 sqm), and communal open space in the form of a terrace of approx. 19 sqm accessible by all residents at second floor level. The development also provides for 3 no. Courtyards acting as lightwells to all floor levels. In addition, the development includes revised pedestrian access via basin view as well as minor alterations to the front facade and all associated site development works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z10: Inner Suburban and inner City Sustainable Mixed-UsesRE

“To consolidate and facilitate the development of inner city and inner suburban sites for mixed-uses.”

National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
7a Basin Lane, James St, Dublin 8	Jul 2026	€420,000	13 m
19 Longs Place, Rialto, Dublin 8	May 2025	€350,000	111 m
13 Longs Place, Longs Lane, Dublin 8	Jul 2025	€2,490,000	124 m
16 Lourdes Rd, Maryland, Dublin 8	Nov 2025	€436,000	142 m
11 Pim St, Dublin 8	Aug 2025	€420,000	142 m
6 The Granery, Pim St, Dublin 8	Feb 2025	€296,000	151 m
Apt 14 The Granary, Longs Place, Dublin 8	Dec 2025	€320,000	151 m
85 The Malthouse, Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8	May 2025	€402,000	165 m

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Key dates

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Application received1 May 2020
Decision due17 July 2020
Decision issued15 July 2020

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