RefusedApartmentsDecided 28 June 2021

153-155, Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6W (formerly known as Michael Grant Motors)

Demolition of a former car showroom and construction of a five-storey, 38-unit Build to Rent apartment building.

2712/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 4 May 2021

Reference: 2712/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 4 May 2021

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of a two-storey former garage and showroom building. In its place, a five-storey over basement Build to Rent development will be constructed, containing 38 apartments, resident amenities, a shared roof terrace, and 62 bicycle spaces.

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Residential units: 38
Storeys: 5

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Official record

Development description

Permission is sought for the demolition of the existing two storey building previously used as a garage and showroom and the construction of a build to rent residential apartment development comprising 38 no. Apartments (29 no. One beds, 3 no. Two beds and 6 no. Studios) in a five storey (four storey with fifth floor set back) over basement apartment building. 32 no. Apartment units are provided with private balconies/terraces with 6 no. Apartment units provided with juliet balconies with all apartments provided with access to the shared roof terrace at fourth floor level and courtyard at ground floor level. The proposed development also provides for build to rent amenity facilities comprising concierge, business lounge and games room at ground floor level with tv room and meeting room at basement level. 1 no. Esb substation, switch room and bin storage are provided at ground floor level, and plant room and 62 no. Bicycle spaces proposed at basement level. Permission is sought for pedestrian access to the apartment building from harold's cross road and all associated engineering and site ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

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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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
140 Harolds Cross Rd, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6w	Dec 2025	€306,500	116 m
Garage Unit At The Rere Of, 183 Harolds Cross Road	Oct 2025	€15,000	116 m
4 Parkview Ave, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,050,000	132 m
186 Harolds Cross Rd, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6w	Nov 2025	€660,625	139 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received4 May 2021
Decision due28 June 2021
Decision issued28 June 2021
Grant issued23 May 2022
Appeal submitted27 July 2021
Appeal decided23 May 2022

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