RefusedApartmentsDecided 31 May 2019

15-17, Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4

Demolition of existing houses and construction of an 11-unit apartment block up to five storeys tall on Sandymount Avenue.

2706/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 8 April 2019

Reference: 2706/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 8 April 2019

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of existing dwellings on an 875 sq.m. site and the construction of an 11-unit apartment block. The new building will range from three to five storeys over a basement, featuring solar panels, balconies, and a ground-level courtyard garden.

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Residential units: 11
Storeys: 5
Floor area: 2,318 m²

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development on a c. 875 sq. M. Site, which is located at nos. 15-17 sandymount avenue, dublin
The development will consist of: the demolition of the existing onsite dwellings and related outbuildings (measuring 355 sq. M. , approximately); and the construction of an infill residential scheme comprising 3 to 5 storeys over basement level in a single residential block with roof-mounted solar panels (c. 2,318 sq. M. Gfa). The third storey (partially) and fifth storey will be setback from sandymount avenue. The development will comprise 11 no. Apartments including: 6 no. 2-bedroom units; 5 no. 3-bedroom units; private open space in the form of balconies/terraces (some with privacy screens) at each floor level (c. 208 sq. M. In total); communal amenity space in the form of ground level courtyard garden (c. 135 sq. M. ); the creation of a new pedestrian entrance gate at sandymount avenue; piped infrastructure and ducting; ancillary apartment storage, sheltered surface cycle parking (10 no. Spaces); storage room and plant room (at basement level); lightwells; lift shaft and stair core; hard and soft landscaping; changes in level; boundary treatments; drainage works; pedestrian footpaths and lighting; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground level. The development will utilise the existing basement car park associated with shrewsbury square (an adjoining residential development to the northeast and southeast) and the existing vehicular ramp for access and egress purposes. The development will also utilise some of the ancillary services associated with this development (shrewsbury square), including means of waste disposal and collection; and vehicular and pedestrian circulation areas

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z2: Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas)RS

“To protect and/or improve the amenities of residential conservation areas.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Shrewsbury Sq 73, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Dec 2025	€620,000	40 m
Apt 5 Shrewsbury Square, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€795,000	55 m
13 Shrewsbury Square, Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€802,500	55 m
22 Shrewsbury Sq, Sandymount Ave, Ballsbridge	Apr 2025	€810,000	55 m
16 Shrewsbury Sq, Sandymount Ave, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€865,000	55 m
24 Shrewsbury Sq, Sandymount Ave, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€845,000	55 m
Flat 13, Adair, Sandymount Avenue	Dec 2025	€432,000	72 m
53 Shrewsbury Sq, Sandymount Ave, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€772,500	85 m

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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 received8 April 2019
Decision due31 May 2019
Decision issued31 May 2019
Appeal submitted27 June 2019
Appeal decided3 July 2019

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