The Eglinton, (formerly Jefferson House), 2 Eglinton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Demolition of a 5-storey building to construct an 11-storey residential building with 20 apartments on Eglinton Road.
3386/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 28 February 2022
- Reference
- 3386/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 28 February 2022
- Residential units
- 20
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the demolition of an existing 5-storey office and residential building. In its place, a new 11-storey residential scheme will be built, comprising 20 three-bedroom units with winter gardens, a communal roof garden, and basement parking.
- Storeys
- 11
- Floor area
- 2,910 m²
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing 5-storey office/residential building on site (the total area for demolition is 2,910 sq. M. ) and the construction of a new residential scheme on 11 floors at a height of 42.1m above ground level over an existing and extended basement. The residential development will comprise 20 no. 3-bed units all with winter gardens, communal roof garden and winter garden, terraces at fifth and seventh floors, residential amenity space at ground floor including meeting room, concierge and gym. 20 no. Car parking spaces including 2 no. Wheelchair accessible spaces at basement level, as well as 1 no. Motorcycle space and 22 no. Bicycle spaces and bin store. A further 6 no. Bicycle spaces will be provided at ground floor level. The development will be served via the existing vehicular access point from eglinton road which will be widened, along with a new pedestrian entrance from eglinton road. The associated site and infrastructural works include provision for water services, foul and surface water drainage and connections, all landscape works, boundary treatment and electrical services including an esb minipillar and all associated works above and below ground. The site is located within a conservation area.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dunbur, Brookvale Rd, Donnybrook Dublin 4 | Jun 2026 | €865,000 | 67 m |
| 1 Dunbur, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Jan 2025 | €635,000 | 94 m |
| 5 Brookvale Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Jul 2025 | €535,000 | 160 m |
| 4 Brookvale Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Mar 2025 | €722,500 | 164 m |
| Apt 1, 131 Anglesea Road, Donnybrook | Apr 2026 | €1,300,000 | 168 m |
| 17 St Annes Appartments, Ailsbury Road, Donnybrook | Mar 2025 | €652,000 | 170 m |
| Apt 1, 129 Anglesea Road, Donnybrook | Jun 2025 | €1,190,000 | 176 m |
| 14 Anglers Rest, Beaver Row, Donnybrook Dublin 4 | Aug 2025 | €495,000 | 177 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 February 2022
- Further information requested22 April 2022
- Further information received9 June 2022
- Decision due6 July 2022
- Decision issued6 July 2022
- Grant issued17 August 2022
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- RefusedAt this site
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- Granted70 m away
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3047/18Dublin CityLodged 18 May 2018Apartments
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- Granted90 m away
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WEB1384/25Dublin CityLodged 26 Feb 2025Alterations
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WEB2334/25Dublin CityLodged 10 Jun 2025Alterations
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WEB1295/25Dublin CityLodged 14 Feb 2025Alterations
- Granted90 m away
Demolition of rear and side extension, new side single storey side and front extension
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WEB1683/24Dublin CityLodged 31 May 2024Extension
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