RefusedApartmentsDecided 16 May 2023

Lands at Balnagowan House, St. Mobhi Boithirin, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Demolition of outbuildings and construction of 74 apartments in three blocks, plus converting a protected house into 4 units.

3414/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 March 2023

Reference: 3414/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 22 March 2023

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of three single-storey outbuildings and the construction of three new apartment blocks ranging from 3 to 5 storeys, providing 74 residential units. It also includes converting the protected Balnagowan House from office to residential use to provide 4 additional units.

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Residential units: 78
Storeys: 5
Floor area: 6,826 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure (rps ref. No. 8699) : permission for a residential development comprising 78 no. Units, on a site of c. 0.48 ha, on lands at balnagowan house, st. Mobhi boithirin, glasnevin, dublin 9 (the western part of the site fronts the haven). The development will consist of the demolition of 3 no. Existing single storey outbuilding structures (total of 171.5 sq. M) together with part removal of the front existing boundary walls; the construction of 3 no. New apartment blocks (blocks 1-3), with balconies and terraces, to provide 74 no. Residential units (c. 6,471 sq. M gfa). The proposed new blocks range between 3 and 5 storeys (including lower ground floor level at block
, with a max. Height above ground level of 14.85m (to top of lift overrun). (block 1-3 storeys; block 2 -
4 storeys; and block 3 - part 4/part 5 storeys); and the change of use of balnagowan house (block
From office to residential use to provide 4 no. Residential units (c. 355 sq. M gfa), together with associated internal and external alterations and refurbishment works to facilitate the conversion(including removal of internal walls/ partitions). The overall proposed residential development (including balnagowan house), with a total gross floor area of 6,826 sq. M, will consist of 78 no. Residential apartment units (including 2 no. Duplex units within block 1), comprising 37 no. One bedroom units, 1 no. Two bedroom (3 person) unit, 39 no. Two bedroom (4 person) units and 1 no. Three bedroom unit. Pedestrian, cyclist, vehicular and emergency access will be provided off the haven/ st. Mobhi boithirin. The basement car park will be accessed by a new vehicular access point, adjacent to the haven. The access arrangements include alterations to the existing access to front of balnagowan house, st. Mobhi boithirin. The development will also consist of the provision of an ancillary resident's gym, concierge, open space provision including all private, communal and public open space, hard and soft landscaping including internal cycle and pedestrian routes, pathways, boundary treatments and play space, street furniture, basement level (2157 sq. M), car parking (32 no. Spaces in total, including car sharing and accessible spaces), motorcycle parking, electric vehicle charging points; bicycle parking (long and short stay spaces including stands and cargo bicycle spaces), esb substations, piped infrastructural services and connections, ducting, plant waste management provision. Suds measures (including green roofs); attenuation tanks, signage, public lighting and all site development and excavation works above and below ground. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. A natura impact statement (nis)has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. The nis will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the relevant planning authority

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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
2 St Mobhi Mews, St Mobhi Boithirin, Glasnevin Dublin 9	Feb 2026	€547,000	52 m
35 Mobhi Court, Boithrin Mobhi, St Mobhi Rd Dublin 9	Apr 2026	€340,000	65 m
28 The Haven, Glasnevin, Dublin 9	Feb 2025	€485,000	107 m
22 Clonmore Court, Ballymun Rd, Glasnevin Dublin 9	Oct 2025	€393,000	152 m
29 St Mobhi Rd, Dublin 9, Dublin	Jun 2026	€900,000	165 m
17 Rathlin Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 9	Dec 2025	€630,000	167 m
21 Rathlin Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 9	Mar 2026	€603,000	172 m
8 Rathlin Rd, Dublin 9, Dublin	Jan 2025	€460,000	188 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 received22 March 2023
Decision due16 May 2023
Decision issued16 May 2023
Appeal submitted12 June 2023
Appeal decided23 April 2025

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