796- 798 Howth Road, Dublin 5, D05RT99 & D05HK76
Demolition of two houses to build 57 apartments in two blocks ranging from three to six storeys.
3095/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 25 January 2024
- Reference
- 3095/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 25 January 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of the demolition of two existing two-storey houses and outbuildings to construct 57 apartments across two blocks. Block A will range from four to six storeys, and Block B will range from three to five storeys, both over a single basement level.
- Residential units
- 57
- Storeys
- 6
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing two storey houses (c. 234.4sqm and c. 172.5 sqm) and associated outbuildings, and the construction of a new residential development in 2 no. New build blocks, block a and block b, ranging between 3 and 6 storeys in height over single basement level. The development consists of 57 no. Apartments (17 no. 1 bed units and 40 no. 2 bed units) and associated residential amenity space. The overall development proposal provides for the following: - block a (c. 3,419.16 sqm gfa) is 4 to 6 storeys over single basement level and shall consist of 36 no. Apartment units (6 no. 1 bed units, 30 no. 2 bed units) with all associated balconies, roof garden of c. 81.3sqm, storage and plant space. Block b (c. 1733.3 sqm gfa) is 3 to 5 storeys over single basement level and shall consist of 21 no. Residential apartment units (11 no. 1 bed units and 10 no. 2 bed units) with all associated balconies, storage, and plant space. Each apartment has an associated area of private open spaces in the form of balconies/terraces. The single basement level (c. 1687 sqm gfa) provides for 38 no. Car parking spaces (including 2 no. Accessible spaces and 21 designated ev parking bays); 2 no. Motorcycle spaces; 215 no. Bicycle parking spaces;) 3 no. Plant rooms, refuse and recycling storage areas; and circulation and lobby areas. The development shall also provide for the provision of vehicular and pedestrian access points off howth road; 20 additional bicycle parking spaces at surface level; and 1 no. Esb substation and switch-room (c. 28 sqm). The site development and infrastructural works provide for water, foul and surface water drainage, and all associated connections; all landscaping and public lighting; all boundary treatment works; internal walkways and hard landscaping; and all associated site clearance, demolition, excavation and development works. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 788 Howth Rd, Raheny, Dublin 5 | May 2025 | €915,000 | 75 m |
| 5 St Margarets Ave, Raheny, Dublin 5 | Apr 2025 | €700,000 | 136 m |
| 3 Mariners Court, Dublin Rd, Kilbarrack | Jan 2025 | €435,000 | 257 m |
| 65b St Margarets Ave, Raheny, Dublin 5 | Sept 2025 | €635,000 | 264 m |
| 10 Mariners Court, Kilbarrack Rd, Kilbararrack Dublin 5 | Nov 2025 | €440,000 | 270 m |
| 15 Greendale Avenue, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 | Oct 2025 | €682,000 | 281 m |
| 31 Mariners Court, Kilbarrack Rd, Dublin 5 | Apr 2026 | €438,000 | 320 m |
| 17 Rosbeg Court, Dublin Rd, Sutton Dublin 13 | Mar 2025 | €570,000 | 351 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 January 2024
- Decision due20 March 2024
- Decision issued20 March 2024
- Appeal submitted16 April 2024
- Appeal decided14 March 2025
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