GrantedInfrastructureDecided 24 January 2024

The Metro Hotel, Ballymun Road & Santry Avenue, Santry Cross, Ballymun, Dublin 9, D09 H5C9

Installation of a 1.5-metre-high screening wall on the hotel roof to hide relocated telecommunications equipment.

3672/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 May 2023

Reference: 3672/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 2 May 2023

Summary

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The development at the Metro Hotel consists of a radio-friendly screen extending 1.5 metres in height and approximately 80 metres in length above the upper roof parapet. It also includes the relocation of ballast poles carrying antennas, dishes, and ancillary equipment behind the screen.

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Official record

Development description

Permission: the development will consist of:permission for a radio friendly screen extending 1.5 m in height with a combined area of approx 80 m in length above the upper roof parapet, the purpose of which is to screen the equipment. Permission is also sought for the relocation inside the proposed screening area of the ballast poles carrying antenna, dishes, and all other ancillary equipment at the upper roof level.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z4: Key Urban Villages/Urban VillagesDC

“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”

National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
22 The Claremont, Santry Cross, Santry Ave Dublin 9	Sept 2025	€303,000	37 m
24 The Goulding, Santry Cross, Dublin 9	Oct 2025	€304,000	60 m
2 The Hampton, Santry, Dublin	Jun 2026	€262,000	62 m
24 The Hampton, St Pappins St, Ballymun Dublin 11	Apr 2026	€277,000	62 m
Apt 6 The Maiston, Santry Cross, Ballymun Dublin 11	Oct 2025	€229,000	75 m
51 The Hamptons, Bantry Cross, Ballymun	Oct 2025	€247,500	78 m
33 Hampton, Santry Cross, Ballymun Dublin 9	Jul 2025	€255,000	78 m
50 The Hampton, Santry Cross, Santry Dublin 9	Sept 2025	€270,000	78 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received2 May 2023
Decision due26 January 2024
Decision issued24 January 2024
Permission expiry17 April 2029

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